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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
New Defamation Bill: good news for websites, bad news for libel tourists
On Wednesday 9th May, the Queen announced that the Government will be pressing ahead with reforms to the law of defamation in this year's legislative agenda. The proposed reforms are aimed at striking a better balance between the protection of reputation and freedom of speech.
Law Firm: Field Fisher Waterhouse | Published: 14 May 2012 | Practice Area: Defamation
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Hacking off Alan Partridge - can confidential information qualify as intellectual property?
This briefing studies the recent phone hacking case of Coogan v News Group Newspapers Ltd and how it relates to the law of privilege against self-incrimination. In doing so, Macfarlanes analyses whether or not the judgment expands the scope of intellectual property.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 13 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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When copyright caught up with TV Catchup
The English court had to grapple with a number of novel copyright questions in its judgment in the TV Catchup case and referred several questions to the Court of Justice of the European Union as a result. Wragge & Co's Intellectual Property team analyses this judgment in more detail.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 21 March 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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Picture perfect? Guernsey's innovative new image rights
The long-awaited Image Rights legislation in Guernsey has now been made available for consultation until 7 March 2012. Collas Crill outline how the IR Ordinance establishes a new form of intellectual property, previously unrecognised in a registrable form anywhere else in the world.
Law Firm: Collas Crill | Published: 23 February 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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LegalBytes: anti-spam laws around the world; global TMT updates
This newsletter provides a round-up of all the legal and commercial issues affecting the global technology and communications sector. As Canada moves closer to implementation of its anti-spam legislation, this edition explores the significant compliance obligations that anti-spam laws present.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 20 February 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Opening the door: further liberalisation in Malaysia’s service sector
In view that the service sector has been the main driving force of Malaysia's economic growth, it is proposed under the Budget 2012 that the Government will further liberalise 17 service sub-sectors in phases. This client alert provides a full breakdown of these service sub-sectors.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 26 January 2012 | Practice Area: Sale and Supply of Goods and Services
How Australia proposes to overhaul its media landscape
The media landscape in Australia could be set for a substantial overhaul after the Convergence Review Committee confirmed their preference for a new direction in regulatory structure and approach. Baker & McKenzie outline the key proposals and what they would mean for media organisations.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 23 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and enforcement
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Technology, media & telecoms - a look back to 2011 and forward to 2012
2011 saw a wide range of significant and interesting developments in the UK technology, media and telecoms sectors. This briefing from Herbert Smith outlines the key stories from each of these sectors and offers a preview of 2012 with a summary of expected developments.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 12 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Guernsey's innovative new image rights legislation
The Guernsey government has recently approved the introduction of specific legislation to allow celebrities and media personalities to register and protect their identity in Guernsey. The proposed legislation will make Guernsey the first jurisdiction in the world to offer a registered image right.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 11 November 2011 | Practice Area: Copyright
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