Law Firm Condemned Without a Fair Hearing
It is a basic principle of law that no one should be condemned without a fair hearing. In one case which illustrated the point, the High Court has ruled that a law firm was wrongly
Classic Beatles Concert Became Focus of Copyright Battle
More than half a century after the Beatles played their first concert on their tour of America, live footage of the Fab Four’s performance and the well-loved tracks they played became the focus of a
Canary Wharf Owners Taste the Downside of Fame
Is it possible to be too famous or have too much success? The owners of London’s Canary Wharf estate may think so after the name’s association in the public mind with the business district where
Planning a New Venture? Don’t Forget to Register Domain Names!
If you are planning a new venture or product launch, registering relevant Internet domain names in advance is essential. One local authority which failed to do so ended up in costly dispute with a member
Trade Mark Offences Aren’t Serious? – Oh Yes They Are!
Owners of valuable brands and original works often complain that the public do not take trade mark offences seriously. However, in one case, a shopkeeper who sold pirated DVDs was threatened with jail and hit
Generic Drugs Company Wins Record £27 Million Damages
A pharmaceutical company which obtained an injunction to protect its patent rights in respect of one of its most successful products ended up being hit with a record £27 million damages bill after the order
Is Your Original Design Being Copied by Others? – The Law Can Help You
The threat of copying is an ever-present one for product designers but copyright laws are a powerful tool which can be used to protect their original thoughts. In one case, the designer of a novel
Crocodile Handbag Owner Scores Victory for Individual Rights
Rules may be rules, but their rigid application by the state, without consideration of individual circumstances, is unlawful. In a case which illustrated the point, a woman whose designer crocodile-skin handbag was seized by the
Scotch Whisky Distiller Triumphs in Trade Mark Dispute
Anybody who could see into the mind of the average consumer would surely make a fortune – and that is what a High Court judge was required to attempt before handing victory in a trade
Treasury Must Face Iranian Bank’s Multi-Billion-Pound Claim
The Treasury must face the full brunt of an Iranian bank’s multi-billion-pound damages claim after it was unlawfully shut out of the UK financial sector as international sanctions against Iran were implemented. The bank was