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Case Watch Law Articles
Ex-employees of company Vestergaard are being accused of misuse of confidential information in relation to new mosquito nets.
A recent EU court case has ruled that a 2001 trade mark 'Dr. NO' registered by Mission Productions does not conflict with the 1962 film 'Dr. No', part of the James Bond film franchise, one of the most famous film franchises ever.
A decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal that 300 men were discriminated against because they were paid lower than women in their profession has potentially opened up the floodgates for thousands of similar claims.
It was held recently that the well know confectionary producers Mars have become a 'victim of its own success' leading to a claim for Passing Off being rejected.
The Court of Appeal has held (in dismissing an appeal) that a Barrister who made a complaint against his instructing Solicitor did not owe a duty of care to the Solicitor by not disclosing details of the outcome of the adjudication when the content of the complaint against the Solicitor did not contain a private subject matter.
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Trademarks Law Articles
Sections 49 and 50 of the Trade Marks Act 1994 refer to collective marks, such as CIPA, the Cahrtered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Certification marks under section 50 of the Trade Marks Act 1994 denote that a standard set by a competent authority has been met. lawdit Stay Legal is an example of a certifcation mark, regarding website terms and conditions.
Not many smell marks have been registered as Community Trade Marks (CTMs). Here are a couple, THE SMELL OF FRESH GRASS, and a flowery lace mark.
Lego and the bricks trade mark.
Lego and trade mark of a shape of bricks and a 1999 registration under Trade Marks Act 1994.
Trade Marks Act 1994 Section 1, and what is registerable.
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Commercial Law Articles
A recent policy change from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) states that it will now release suspected counterfeit goods unless immediate court action is taken by the rights holders.
If you are considering purchasing a property then this is a must read brief overview of the conveyancing process involved
A brief overview of the sale conveyancing process - a must read if you are selling your house
Information on the appropriate agreement to use if you are letting a room or rooms in your home whilst living there yourself
Setting up a company? If so, this is a must read!
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Information Technology Law Articles
The handing over of a set of stolen invoices from one dairy wholesaler to its most bitter rival was a breach of confidence, the High Court has ruled.
This article discusses the question: how do you protect yourself when using Cloud Computing?
This article takes a look at the recent proposals in relation to the gTLD's
This article discusses the elements of a contract
This article outlines the minimum amount of information which is required to be displayed on your website if you are selling goods or services online.
This article addresses the relevant laws and regulations which an online business must comply with when selling goods and or services both in the online and off line contexts.
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Patents/Designs Law Articles
This article provides a detailed account of the law concerning the design right.
An interesting read - this article discusses the relationship that the nerd and the skilled man has with his inventions and the explaination of the same.
This article details the relationship of design law and copyright law
This article discusses an appeal from a decision of JJH Fysh QC, sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge, holding Aerotel's patent invalid on the ground of obviousness.
Thinking of apply for a patent? this article discusses the criteria for patent protection
invented something? - This article discusses why you should apply for a patent.
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Copyright Law Articles
This article takes a look at section 20(2)(b) of the CDPA and the problems with electronic transmissions in the peer 2 peer file sharing context
This article take a look at the idea - expression dischotomy
This article discusses the rights that a copyright owner will attract if that work attracts copyright protection
P2P (peer-to-peer) file sharing has fuelled on line copyright infringement in recent years.
Record award against mother of 4 in US peer to peer file sharing case.
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Media Law Law Articles
This article takes a look at the Data Protection Act and case were a family picture is exempt from the Act.
The court in Italy due to hear Google's 'content trial' has delayed matters due to an ill interpreter we have the details inside.
Has Nike infringed the aesthetics of Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstrat guitar?
The new search engine Koogle has been unveiled - but what does it bring to the table?
This article discusses the recent data protection short comings of Amicus Legal Ltd.
This article discusses the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and what it can do you for you.
This article discusses the ways in which you - the public can obtain information from an organisation.
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Litigation Law Articles
Cost order for when the losing party has to pay costs.
Charging orders explained.
Settlement Orders explained.
Points to consider when making a Part 36 by the Defendant
Consequences for rejecting a Part 36 Offer under under the CPR.
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Employment Law Law Articles
There are two most common types of employment contract.
£33,500 was awarded to the Claimant for injury to feelings in this case, the highest amount for this head of loss ever awarded.
An independent trade union that wishes to be recognised as entitled to conduct collective bargaining on behalf of a group of workers will usually seek recognition.
In the case of Stringer v HM Revenue and Customs (2009), the House of Lords confirmed that entitlement to paid holiday continues to accrue during long-term sick leave.
A 22 year old student employed by uber-cool Abercrombie and Fitch, who was told that she did not fit in with their 'look policy', is claiming that she has been discriminated against on the grounds of her disability
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