Budejovicky Budvar Narodni Podnik v Anheuser -Busch Inc [2012] EWCA Civ 880 (03 July 2012) *

United Kingdom - August 1 2012
The Court of Appeal recently allowed an appeal by Budejovicky Budvar Narodni Podnik (BB), against a decision that found its “Budweiser” mark invalid following an attack by Anheuser-Busch (AB) which holds an identical mark.

Co-authors: Paula Flutter.

Confidential information, in-house lawyers and former employees – who has the burden of proof? *

United Kingdom - July 5 2012
The Court of Appeal has overturned an injunction that prevented an in-house patent attorney from advising and assisting with litigation against her former employer.

Co-authors: Robert Lundie Smith.