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The Supreme Court has confirmed both that copyright in artworks fall within the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA) definition of ‘property’ and that those copyrights should be classified as relationship property if that property was ‘acquired’ during the relationship.
Read moreWe are honoured to receive the IP-Coster Excellence Award 2024, recognising our service, dedication, and contributions over the past year.
Read moreThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on draft amendments to the transitional provisions of the Patents Act 2013 that have applied the validity conditions of the Patents Act 1953 to divisional applications of pending 1953 Act applications filed after the draft amendments enter into force.
Read moreIn early 2025 the USPTO will apply 28 fee changes to its fee schedule, including 7 new fees and removing 4 current fees.
Read moreOver the last couple of decades increasing amounts of consumer spending has occurred through online marketplace platforms. While online marketplace platforms have provided many benefits for brand owners, the platforms have also been embraced by counterfeiters.
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