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What is copyright infringement, and how do I avoid it?

What is copyright? Copyright is a fantastic intellectual property right. The idea behind it is to protect the “creative stamp” of authors when creating a work. It can protect a…

How to protect my clothing designs

With the rise of fast fashion, social media and online shopping, more than ever, fashion designers are facing issues trying to protect their work from copycats. It can be daunting…

Help! I’ve received a Notice of Threatened Opposition, what do I do now?

Well, let’s start by explaining what a Notice of Threatened Opposition actually is… essentially it’s a form (called a TM7A if you’re interested) that potential opponents of a trade mark…

How do you defend a claim for copyright infringement?

Copyright is a right to stop copying. If there is no copying, there is no copyright infringement. However, how do you defend a copyright claim?

Help, I’ve Just Received A Cease And Desist Letter!

As intellectual property experts, we spend much of our time either sending or responding to cease and desist letters. These letters are the first step in intellectual property (IP) claims.…

How to protect a TV format

Game show formats and reality TV shows like Love Island and Big Brother have been extremely popular not only in the UK, but also internationally. Format rights are therefore important…

Classic Copyright Cases – De La Soul

And he’s back at it again with another Classic Copyright Case to feast your eyes on. This time round I have the pleasure of discussing a legal case in the…

Classic Copyright Cases – Ice Ice Baby

It is that time again, another Classic Copyright Case from yours truly. I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the gradual descent into insanity which I am sure…

Classic Copyright Cases – George Harrison

It’s me again with another Classic Copyright Case. As I write, almost all restrictions in England have been lifted and we step into an uncertain new world – although ordering…

Classic Copyright Cases – Katy Perry

I’m back again with another Classic Copyright Case, live and direct from my bedroom. I hope you are all keeping well in these challenging times and developing countless new hobbies…

Classic Copyright Cases – Bitter Sweet Symphony

Bitter Sweet Symphony needs no introduction. It is an undisputed classic from The Verve with an equally memorable music video. The song, written by Richard Ashcroft and released back in…

Classic Copyright Cases – The Beatles

This month I’ll be talking about a dispute involving music goliaths The Beatles and rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry.