Court widens scope of protection for ISPs under English law *

United Kingdom - August 9 2012
In the recent case of Payam Tamiz v Google Inc the High Court appears to have broadened the defenses available to ISPs sued for hosting unlawful third party content.

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Court interprets Lugano Convention in dispute over jurisdiction *

United Kingdom - May 27 2010
Future Investments SA v Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is a useful example of how the courts will apply the Lugano Convention in deciding whether they have jurisdiction over a dispute.

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Leave to appeal granted in Enviroco case *

United Kingdom - May 27 2010
The Supreme Court has granted Enviroco leave to appeal the Court of Appeal's decision in Enviroco Ltd v Farstad Supply A/S.

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Landmark Court of Appeal ruling in comparative advertising case *

United Kingdom - May 27 2010
The Court of Appeal has given its judgment in L'Oreal v Bellure & others.

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Consequences of non-payment of patent renewal fees *

United Kingdom - May 27 2010
In Betson Medical (Ireland) Limited v Comptroller General of Patents the High Court has refused to restore a patent that had lapsed following the proprietor's failure to pay the renewal fee within the requisite time period due to financial difficulties.

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