A brief comment distinguishing best endeavours and reasonable endeavours with regard to fulfilling contractual obligations of share purchase agreements.
The Court of Justice of the European Union today ruled in favour of Sky in Cases T-423/12, T-183/13 and T-184/13 Skype Ultd v OHIM. In short Sky has won its case and Skype will have to change its name..lets hope Skype appeals as its a silly decision.
Key provisions of the Serious Crime Act 2015 relating to IT, which came into force on 3 March 2015.
The following article looks at some of the due diligence required by a potential buyer in relation to intellectual property rights (IPRs).
Thousands join claim against Facebook for violating EU data protection laws
The importance of copyright in music law The term copyright is defined as giving the holder of the copyright exclusive rights to do various acts. These rights include the right to copy, share and adapt that work. These rights can be licensed, transferred and/or assigned. Copyright promotes a creative culture and provides for affordable access to content of entertainment for the public. Thus the purpose of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (‘CDPA’) creates a balance between the interests of those who invest their work and time in creating these works and the interests of those who wish to enjoy works created by others.
Using the R symbol on trade marks There is no requirement to use the R or TM or RTM sign on your registered trade mark.
Earlier in the year the US television show Glee was held to have lost a trade mark dispute with a night club in Birmingham The Glee Club. This week the same Judge (pending an appeal) ordered the TV show to change its name and awarded £100, 000 on account of costs.
The following article looks at the due diligence required by a potential buyer in relation to Intellectual Property Rights (IPRÂs).
