Blake Lapthorn solicitors’ Intellectual Property team
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releases for you.
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03 Feb 2012Our Intellectual Property team looks at a recent Court of Appeal case that refers a number of questions to the ECJ including whether the use of a word and device mark together would amount to use of the device mark on its own.
30 Jan 2012Our Intellectual Property team analyses a recent decision that clarifies the 'innocent infringer' defence and provides a useful illustration of assessing quantum of damages for the unauthorised use of photographs on websites.
20 Jan 2012Our Franchising and IP teams consider a recent case that discussed whether a franchisor could require a franchisee to rebrand pursuant to a term in the franchise agreement and that raised some interesting issues for both sides.
08 Dec 2011Our Intellectual Property team analyses a recent decision by a US court which suggests a shift towards protecting IP despite the impact this has on ISPs, search engines and other 'high-use' sites.
15 Nov 2011Our Intellectual Property team looks at the proposed advertising restrictions around Olympics venues which are being drawn up to prevent "ambush marketing".
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