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…
Intellectual Property
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…
Court of Appeal provides clarification on the interpretation of exclusion of liability clauses
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal has provided clarification on the interpretation of exclusion clauses in commercial contracts.…
Ed Sheeran’s High Court Copyright Infringement Battle
This week, the copyright infringement battle between Ed Sheeran, Sami Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue entered its second week at the High Court…
Employment Law Webinar | Protecting Your Brand
Brand is crucial to any business owner. From name and slogan to your logo or even colour, these can all be associated with your brand.…
Jodorowsky’s Dune, NFTs, and Copyright
In November 2021, Christie’s auction house listed Michel Seydoux Presents Alejandro Jodorowsky's Dune from Frank Herbert's Novel (often…
EU plans to reduce e-waste by standardising smartphone and tablet chargers
There has been pressure for some time to try and standardise many types of common electronic devices like phone chargers. Last week,…
The importance of marketing due diligence
Multinational brewery and pub chain Brewdog’s latest publicity provides a reminder to companies of the importance of carrying out the…
Caterpillar Meme Wars – Colin v Cuthbert demonstrates the additional considerations required in modern litigation
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks, you will be aware that there is an ongoing litigation involving…
What does 2021 hold for Data Protection and Intellectual Property Rights
2020 ended much as it began with many unprecedented events, not least the UK's last-minute trade and cooperation agreement between the EU…
New Qualification for Thorntons’ Trade Mark Attorney
An intellectual property Associate at Thorntons has enhanced her specialty and qualified as a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney, and will now…
Handling Requests for Information from the Police
It is not uncommon for organisations to receive requests from the Police to share personal data held about employees, clients or visitors…
Exit Day: What Happens Next for Data Protection?
Whether you sit in the pro-Brexit camp or in the Remain camp, Exit Day is here. We must now all accept that the UK will leave the EU at…
High Court ruling on ITV Debate
Tonight sees the first televised debate of the General Election campaign when Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn go head to head on ITV.…