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Earlier this summer the high profile legal battle between Oracle and Google took a new turn, when a Federal Jury found that Google’s use of certain Oracle code in its android system was permitted under the doctrine of “fair use”.

Christmas may yet be a far off thought for many, but this festive article written by IP Watchdog on the top 10 patented toys is a great showcase of...

What do you do when your iconic and best-selling product is about to come off patent? Most companies will rely upon their trademarks and marketing...

Despite its cutesy and unassuming name, the Sippy Cup, a type of spill-proof drinking cup designed for toddlers, has been the cause of a long drawn...

The popularity of the Initial Public Offering has waned somewhat since its peak in 2014, with many companies electing to stay private and avoid the increased scrutiny and regulatory oversight that inevitably follows an IPO. For some start-ups thou...

As Intellectual Property Underwriters we naturally pay close attention to the way Intellectual Property Risk, and Patent Risk in particular, are ma...

Tattoos have undergone something of a revival over the last decade or so. Once the pastime of mariners, squaddies and the archetypal rebel, the tattoo has now become thoroughly mainstream; David Dimbleby reportedly has a scorpion on his shoulder,...

The efficacy and morality of pharmaceutical patents is likely the most vexed question in intellectual property. Critics of the patent system argue...

Airlines are never short of innovative new ways to maximise their profits. For most of us, budget airlines have become the new norm – gone are the days of complimentary beverages, ample leg space and dulcet-toned stewardesses. Now we are herded li...

In a world of Beliebers, Simon Cowell and disposable talent show winners, it seems hard to conceive that there was a time when actual bands (you kn...

Black Cabs aren’t having an easy ride at the moment; with the inexorable rise of Uber some think it’s only a matter of time before the black cab is...

This case (forgive the pun) has aroused much emotion because many perceive that PMS International took a free ride on Magmetic’s creativity to produce a very similar version of the “Trunki”. The general perception is that PMS cheated, or took a sh...

E-retailing behemoth Amazon is well known for filing funky, if somewhat controversial patents: in 1999 it was granted a patent for “one-click” purchases which became the subject of much litigation and opposition. The patent survived these challeng...

Following extensive discussions with representatives from the industry, the IPO has publicly endorsed Intellectual Property Insurance and provided a helpful guide to the cover on its website.

Trademarks have a venerable history that reaches back far further than that of patents or copyrights; indeed, marks used to distinguish goods have been around for pretty much as long as tradeable goods themselves have.

The real art of modern advertising is to conceal your pecuniary intentions amidst a beguiling story, preferably one with only the most specious lin...

There is one thing that can be relied upon to persist throughout the years that is unfailing, constant and pervasive – human stupidity. You might think that in a field as technical and challenging as patent law there would be little sign of the ph...

Here at CFC, we’ve been buffing up our crystal ball, consulting our prophetic octopuses and staring fearlessly into the doleful eyes of Father Time to predict what the year ahead will bring for IP.