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Intellectual property in 2012 – the ten cases you need to know
Practice Area: Copyright
Sector: Business services
Jurisdiction: England & Wales
Published: 14 January 2013
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP
Overview
In this briefing, Macfarlanes provides a round-up of the key IP developments during 2012, focusing on trademarks, copyright, databases, designs, breach of confidence and general practice points. Under discussion are such high-profile cases as:
- Samsung Electronics Limited v Apple Inc
- Specsavers International Healthcare Ltd v Asda Stores Ltd
- The "IP Translator" Case
- Marks & Spencer Plc v Interflora Inc
- Starbucks Ltd v British Sky Broadcasting Group Plc
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