The Chronicles of AI
The cat is truly out the bag now when it comes to Artificial Intelligence or “AI”. AI is not a new concept by any means. The concept of computer AI…
In The Style of who?
Earlier this year, the owner of online fashion brand In The Style, Adam Frisby, successfully defended an action brought against him by Paul Clement. Back in 2021 Mr Clement accused…
It was Rebecca Vardy….
Defamation cases often capture public attention particular when they involve celebrities and even more so when those celebrities are married to prominent England international football players. Of course, we are…
Maxed out of air
For fans of Formula 1 you will be familiar with the current world champion Red Bull driver Max Verstappen. However, what some of you may not know is that Max…
Blanks fired!
The battle of the blanks has started in London pitting a family-run vegan café in Brixton (Blank Coffee) against a big US coffee chain looking to expand in London to…
What a load of Rollocks!
Most people have a thing that they are just into, whether it’s bags (like my wife), shoes, trading cards, comics, any manner of collectables really. If you’re anything like me,…
My website, my IP
A frequent question we are often asked by clients is whether or not the domain name they have purchased is intellectual property that provides for some sort of protection over…
Hey! I wrote that.
Copyrighting a script offers writers a means of protecting the intellectual and creative property of their work. Even if a script remains unsold, others will not be able to copy,…
Gotta Catch them All
This month Briffa was at EGX, I was a part of a panel which discussed basic IP rights in the gaming industry. Whilst walking amongst all the games and gaming…
“Hot Dogs, It’s That Time Again”: Mickey Mouse’s Copyright Expires
Disney’s copyright on its most famous character, Mickey Mouse, is due to expire in 2024 after 95 years, paving the way for anyone to use the iconic figure in ways…
Domain Names – Are They Intellectual Property?
Are domain names intellectual property? The quick and easy answer to this question is that domain names are not intellectual property. In this post, we’ll expand a little more on…
Oh I, Oh I, Oh I …… Oh Why?
Last month Ed Sheeran once again found himself embroiled in a copyright infringement dispute over one of his songs. This time it was the 2017 hit single Shape of You.…
Can you copyright a band name?
Here is a question that every aspiring musician asks themselves at one point or another, as did I when sitting on my drum throne (yes, us drummers are musicians too)…
UK Trade Marks: What Are The Key Requirements?
Registering your trade mark is an important step to take in protecting the brand and reputation of your business. To avoid setbacks in the application process, it is important to…