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Music company goes crazy over dancing baby

MacRoberts LLP
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United Kingdom, USA
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March 11 2010

US mum Stephanie Lenz filmed her toddler dancing to the Prince song "Let's Go Crazy" and posted the clip on YouTube for family and friends to see

Star Wars 2009: Revenge of the Clones

MacRoberts LLP
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United Kingdom
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December 22 2009

LucasFilm, the company behind the Star Wars movie series, has lost a copyright claim in the Court of Appeal against a prop designer who sells replica Stormtrooper helmets

If you buy a counterfeit bag, make sure you have a genuine wallet!

MacRoberts LLP
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Italy, United Kingdom
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June 16 2010

A tourist in Italy found herself with a 1000 euro fine after purchasing a counterfeit Louis Vuitton handbag from a vendor on a beach in the area of Jesolo near Venice

Use it, or lose it

MacRoberts LLP
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United Kingdom
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March 19 2010

The Carlyle hotel in New York has had its UK trade mark, THE CARLYLE, revoked by the IPO on the basis of non-use within the UK

The Digital Economy Act

MacRoberts LLP
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United Kingdom
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April 9 2010

The controversial Digital Economy Act is now law after being approved by the House of Commons by a majority of 142 votes, the House of Lords and receiving Royal Assent

A picture is worth two thousand... pounds

MacRoberts LLP
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United Kingdom
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October 8 2009

Getty Images, the stock photography agency, has won another litigation dispute over unauthorised use of one of its digital images

Protect your brand now cheaper than ever

MacRoberts LLP
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European Union, United Kingdom
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March 12 2009

When looking to distinguish your business or brand from others in your field, one of the most effective ways to do so is by use of a trade mark

Patently a benefit from hard work

MacRoberts LLP
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United Kingdom
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March 11 2009

In general, any invention which is created by an employee in the normal course of his employment will belong to his employer

An artistic licence? The Digital Economy Bill is published

MacRoberts LLP
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United Kingdom
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November 26 2009

The UK Parliament has now published the Digital Economy Bill, which makes a number of controversial amendments to the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and includes key provisions relating to the regulation of online file-sharing and copyright protection and licensing generally

Innovators encouraged to go paperless

MacRoberts LLP
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United Kingdom
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January 15 2010

Further to our e-update "Community Trade Mark Registration Price Cut", the Intellectual Property Office have announced further changes to fees for trade marks and patents, which will be effective from 6 April 2010