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Digital media and intellectual property: a comprehensive review of recent issues
There is a lot of change on the horizon for copyright at the moment; a constant stream of cases highlights the struggle for current laws to keep up with the pace of modern day technological advances. Baker & McKenzie outlines why a clear copyright strategy is key in the digital media industry.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
How a proper valuation of IP assets can bring substantial rewards
Companies may be giving away IP assets at less than their full market value. This article outlines the significant rewards which can be obtained by understanding the IP held by a business, analysing the market in which the IP could be commercialised and completing a comprehensive valuation exercise.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
Reality bytes: CJEU confirms functionality of computer programs not protected by copyright
The Court of Justice of the EU has handed down its keenly awaited judgment in SAS Institute Inc v World Programming Ltd, confirming that the functionality of a computer program is not protected by copyright. Nabarro provides details on the case's background and implications for software companies.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 16 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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Accidental disclosure of employee data in Hong Kong - liabilities and action points
In the past, there have been a number of situations in which some employee data has been accidentally disclosed to other members of staff. In this briefing, DLA Piper outlines potential liabilities and the steps which should be taken if employee data is accidentally disclosed.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 15 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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An overview of the Cayman Islands' new IP regime
As part of a suite of legislation aimed at facilitating the diversification of the local economy, the Cayman Islands has enacted the Patents and Trade Marks Law 2011, effective 7 December 2011. Mourant Ozannes outlines the principle improvements over the previous IP regime.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 11 May 2012 | Practice Area: Patents
The handy guide to legal privilege - decision tree and practical tips
This guide from Herbert Smith's litigation team provides a quick reference tool on legal professional privilege under English law. The guide consists of a decision tree and practical tips for maintaining privilege, aimed at minimising the risks of unhelpful, non-privileged material being produced.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 10 May 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
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Emerging issues in social media: an in-depth discussion of the risks and rewards
In Baker & McKenzie's recent webinar, Partners from their IP, employment and international practice groups addressed a variety of issues including the rise of social media marketing; assets and how to protect them; privacy; the right to be forgotten; endorsements; consumer protection; and more.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 09 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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China marches toward third revision of trademark law
This article outlines the key proposed changes to the PRC Trademark Law, including provisions that may eventually streamline applications for multiple classes, requirements for showing actual use of a trademark when making damage claims, and the doubling of statutory compensation for infringement.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 09 May 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
Beware unfair software: Europe’s top court rules on software copyright
The CJEU has delivered its ruling on the scope of copyright protection for computer programs. The Court confirmed that there is no copyright in the functionality of a computer program or the programming language. Field Fisher give full details of the ruling and what it will mean in practice.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 08 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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Making your mark in China - how to protect intellectual property
A string of disputes in the Chinese courts have proven damaging to some global brands. Wragge & Co's China-based IP team provide an overview of the legal pitfalls surrounding the registration of Chinese language and Chinese character trademarks translated from the English or European trademarks.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 08 May 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
Rating: 4 people found this useful
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