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BitTorrents join unlawful streaming and unlawful downloads as infringements of copyright
Following on from its recent decision in Filmspeler, the CJEU has handed down its judgment in Stichting Brein v Ziggo, C-610/15 (The Pirate Bay), …
Patent and Pharma Update - June 2017
Our regular Patent and Pharma Update aims to keep you informed of recent developments in United Kingdom and European law relating to patents and the …
More flexibility to threaten IP proceedings in the UK under new Unjustified Threats legislation
See our updated posting on the new Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 published on 28 September 2017 in anticipation of the Act …
Unlawful streaming is as infringing as unlawful downloads - Further guidance from the CJEU on "communication to the public"
The CJEU has issued its ruling in Filmspeler that the sale of a multimedia player specifically configured to link to websites on which protected works …
First High Court judgment on FRAND royalties
UK Court takes tough stance on party unwilling to take Worldwide licence on FRAND terms. The UK High Court has handed down its first decision determining …
The Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent - Introduction
Consistent progress has been made towards the establishment of a unitary patent right (UP) across most countries in the EU. 26 of the 28 European Union …
UPC Preparatory Committee releases a "final" update to the 18th draft of the UPC Rules of Procedure
The UPC preparatory committee has released an updated version of the 18th draft of thee UPC Rules of Procedure (with amendments being dated 15 March …
3D Printing and IP - Herbert Smith Freehills publishes Practice Note on 3D printing published by Practical Law IP&IT
Our Practice Note on 3D printing published by Practical Law here: https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/Document/I3466c5d71a1711e798dc8b09b4f043…
High Court orders ISPs to block their customers from receiving unauthorised streaming of Premier League football matches
Following on from a number of decisions in which internet service providers (ISPs) were ordered to block their customers from accessing websites whose …
UPC Prep Committee signals readiness at final meeting
The UPC Preparatory Committee held its final meeting on 15 March at which it agreed a collection of legal, HR and financial documents and confirmed that …
Law catches up with free TV streaming sites
ITV & Others v TVCatchup: CJEU Rules S.73 CDPA defence not applicable to online streaming of live broadcasts. The CJEU has issued its ruling on the …
Brexit: Intellectual Property
Whatever future relationship the UK has with the rest of the EU, the effect of the Great Repeal Bill, once enacted, will mean that any existing …
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