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6 May 2021 14:48
Writing, music, pictures and code: CopyrightYou automatically own copyright in most things you create . This means you have the right to use your creations and prevent others from using them . Click here to view an explanation of the rules of copyright ownership in different types of works, and how to protect your copyright in the UK and more...
11 Mar 2019 10:08
Virtuoso Legal IP Top 10: February – Whisky Business, Article 13’s “Door in the Face” and Football StickersWhilst February was the shortest month of the year, it was also extremely eventful. Across the World of IP there were a host of headlines that hit our radar. Here (in no particular order) is a slightly humorous look at 10 stories from the month that caught our eye. Without further ado, here’s our IP more...
15 Feb 2019 13:58
How Did Cyprus lose its “Halloumi” UK trade mark?The Cypriot Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Tourism suffered a significant defeat in the UK High Court (chancery division), when its appeal was dismissed against the decision to invalidate the “Halloumi” trade mark. Worse still, is that this could have all been avoided. The Cypriot Ministry is more...
7 Feb 2019 15:50
Virtuoso Legal IP Top 10: January 2019 – Big Mac, Fortnite and Trade Mark ReformThe Virtuoso Legal IP round-up is back, with a slightly different format – the IP Top 10. This year we’re going to summarise the ten top stories from the month (rather than providing a complete list of all of the stories that came through our news desk). So without further ado, in no particular more...
7 Feb 2019 11:23
Trade marks — McDonald’s aren’t lovin’ it!Burgers, new opportunities and a warning — let Sparqa Legal run you through some of the recent developments in trade mark law that may impact SMEs. Taking a bite out of the Big Mac Supermac’s, an Irish fast food chain, humbled McDonald’s last month in what Supermac’s Managing Director Pat McDonagh more...
7 Jan 2019 16:25
The Virtuoso Legal Team’s Top 8 IP Resolutions for 2019BY MARTIN HENDRY · JANUARY 4, 2019 As the door closes firmly on 2018 (what a year) the prospect of a new year comes into sharp relief. 2019 is full of a unique set of challenges, with a shifting global landscape likely impacting a majority of operators. However a proactive approach can turn more...
3 Jan 2019 10:21
Important dates for your 2019 legal diaryWith the UK due to leave the EU on 29 March, 2019 looks set to be a busy year of changing legal horizons. At Sparqa Legal, we are constantly reviewing our content to keep it up-to-date with legal developments as and when they happen. Looking ahead to the first half of 2019, here are some key legal more...
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