L'oréal v eBay – a warning to online marketplace operators *

European Union - July 13 2011
The Court of Justice of the European Union ('CJEU') has provided clarification on the liability of companies operating internet marketplaces for trade mark infringement committed by users, holding that, in certain circumstances, the operator can be liable for trade mark infringement as a result of the postings of its users.

Co-authors: Joel Smith.

Court of Appeal allows appeal in threats case – trap for the unwary *

United Kingdom - June 1 2011
Section 21(1) of the Trade Marks Act 1994 ("TMA 1994") is a domestic provision of UK law that has no EU equivalent.

Co-authors: Joel Smith.

FA Premier League down at half-time in European Championship *

European Union, United Kingdom - February 7 2011
Advocate General finds that territorial exclusivity agreements relating to the transmission of football matches are contrary to EU law.

Co-authors: Joel Smith.