Who owns App Store?
As a recent Apple convert (I LOVE my Mac), I have to say I would be inclined to take sides on this one. The issue is that Apple have made an application to trademark the works “App Store” –...
View ArticleBell Boy
Many inventions are completely useless, although for some reason consumers are still happy to buy gadgets and gizmos as presents for birthdays, Christmases and so on. However a smart Croydon based 13...
View ArticleCould Misspelled Search Terms Cost You Business?
In a world where a high percentage of goods and services are researched and bought on the web it is essential that you make yourself visible to potential buyers. For most businesses this means using an...
View ArticleKodak – a development lesson
In spite of legal challenges from other companies, Kodak has recently been given permission to auction over 1,000 of its digital imaging patents. As well as enough prior art issues to intrigue an IP...
View ArticleBusinesses, brands and a lot of litigation
The legal landscape around brands has come a long way since trade mark protection entered the statute books in 1875. Case law is continually evolving to resolve brand issues faced by businesses. Some...
View ArticleIt’s all about image….or is it?
Most world-famous pop stars are pleased when fans adorn t-shirts branding their faces, but only when the company producing the merchandise has permission. In July, the High Court handed down judgment...
View ArticleThe battle of the colour purple
Cadbury, the British, multinational, confectionery company, has lost a long-standing battle over the use of its iconic colour purple as a trade mark. Cadbury tried to register its particular shade of...
View ArticleCopying and Copyright – protecting your work
The Brighton Festival is under way and I have been enjoying the artists open houses, especially the one with my mother’s artwork! There is plenty of theatre, music, arts and literature on offer in the...
View ArticleKnow your Design Rights
The Intellectual Property Act 2014 has recently been passed by Parliament, receiving Royal Assent on 14 May 2014. Although it doesn’t come into force until 1 October 2014 or later, it will be useful...
View ArticleSome Things in Life are Guaranteed to be Satisfying
Some things in life are guaranteed to be satisfying, like having some down-time after a hard week, taking off high heels at the end of the day, getting into a freshly made bed and receiving good...
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