ICO invites views on controversial “Consent or Pay” model
On 6 March 2024, the ICO launched a consultation inviting organisations and other stakeholders such as advertisers, academia and publishers…
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property | Trade Marks and Brand Reputation
This webinar and panel discussion explores the importance of establishing and protecting the reputation of your brand. Intellectual…
Examining the Intellectual Property Office’s examination process
To pass the examination of the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) and have a trade mark application published in the UK Trade Marks…
Copyright expires on Disney’s earliest Mickey Mouse creation.
Copyright is a type of property which protects a number of different ‘works’ including original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic…
Using Copyright Protected Works
Copyright is an intellectual property right that provides the original author(s) with the sole ownership of their Work(s). Copyright is…
Research Agreements: What factors should you consider?
One of the key activities of Higher Education and Research Bodies is collaborative research. In order to balance the benefits of research…
Domain name disputes
The use of the internet to conduct business has increased exponentially in the 21st century. With billions of websites at our fingertips,…
Intellectual Property Licensing: The Key Considerations
Whether you are starting out or growing a business, unlocking the value of your intellectual property assets through licensing can help you…
The adoption of AI will change arts and culture beyond recognition
Music has always been created through human ingenuity with some musicians and composers viewed among the most creative and inventive people…
University Intellectual Property Policies for Student Led Research
The case of Oxford University Innovation Ltd v Oxford Nanoimaging Ltd [2022] EWHC 3200 (Pat) has clarified some interesting points around…
Dungeons and Dragons and Open Licences
In recent years, the roleplaying games publisher Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has made the core framework of its popular Dungeons &…
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a type of Intellectual Property Right which exists in different types of ‘works’. Such works can include literary works,…
Netflix password sharing ‘a criminal offence’ according to Intellectual Property Office
The law on Netflix password sharing was in the news this week when the Intellectual Property Office published guidance which suggested that…
Analysis of 3D printing and what you need to be aware of when printing for commercial use
Viewed by some as the future of manufacturing (and potentially the future of piracy), 3D printing technology is older than many people…
Rings of Power – Amazon’s Copyright Conundrum
Like many people, I’ve enjoyed watching the new “The Rings of Power” on Amazon Prime after a hard day’s work. However, as an intellectual…
Key Points for your commercial contracts
As many people will be aware, it is good practice for a contract to be in place for any commercial relationship. These can set out a…
Protecting Your Brand as a New Business.
The number of new businesses in the UK has started to increase again following the pandemic. Business accelerators and incubators for start…
How to avoid copyright infringement
The expanse of the internet is a treasure trove of data, photos, information and much more. The use of this readily available information…
Only Fools and Horses' Del Boy becomes a literary work in court ruling
In a significant judgment this week, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court ruled that the character of ‘Del Boy’ from the well-known…
Protecting the future of your Intellectual Property
As an Intellectual Property (“IP”) owner you may want to consider what happens to your protected assets and associated rights after your…
Thorntons Solicitors Intellectual Property Webinar | A Guide to Trade Mark Infringement
As a business owner, your brand is crucial. It is therefore vital that you protect your assets with a trade mark which will provide you…