In conversation with… 7. Scott Roberts - President of the IP Federation and Principal Patent Attorney at British Telecom
Release Date: 04/22/2021
IP Basics: Introduction to advertising law
Intellectual Property
We're surrounded by advertising in our daily lives, whether it be through traditional mediums like TV or radio or digital advertising in online media. All UK advertising needs to comply with advertising laws, codes and regulations. Advertising claims that are untrue or misleading, or that breaches the advertising rules, can risk damaging a brand's reputation and the valuable trust consumers have in a brand. To avoid mistakes and the issues that may arise in advertising law, Kate Hawkins provides you with recommendations and points to consider when making advertising claims in this latest...
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London Design Festival 2023: Collaborating in design
Intellectual Property
It is very common in the design world to collaborate with different people, be it working with another brand to launch a new product range, or an external design agency to design or finesse a product. Good collaboration is at the heart of creating a successful design. In this podcast our head of UK Brands and Designs John Coldham, explores the topic of collaboration with experts from world-renowned design businesses, including: Sara McNeill, head of Licensing, Merchandising, Partnerships – Office of the General Counsel at Aston Martin Lagonda; Gareth McNeil, director of Industrial Design...
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IP Basics: Copyright law
Intellectual Property
Copyright is an integral part of every business. It is essential for every business, and in particular creators of original works, to understand this legal right in order to protect their creations. In this latest episode in our IP Basics podcast series, Khemi Salhan, in our Intellectual Property team, provides listeners with an overview of copyright law including: what copyright law is; what and who copyright law protects; copyright infringement, and how to know when a work has been infringed; and the benefits and limits of copyright law. You can find this episode and the accompanying...
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IP Basics: Completing brand and design clearance
Intellectual Property
Are you aware of the brand and design clearance process? If you're creating a new brand or design you must be familiar with 'clearance', which refers to the checks that a company must run during the stage at which it is creating or establishing its brand or designs. Kate Swaine, co-head of our global IP team, takes you through the clearance process, the dos and don'ts, and the issues businesses should be aware of. You can find this episode and the accompanying transcript on our website: ... Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors...
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IP Basics: How to protect your designs
Intellectual Property
Designs are often overlooked when it comes to intellectual property rights and protection. But now, people are becoming more aware of the breadth of what designs can cover and the new opportunities to enforce designs more cost effectively than before. In this IP Basics podcast, John Coldham provides listeners with an overview of designs, the differences between registered and unregistered designs, and practical tips for those considering filing a design. You can find this episode and the accompanying transcript on our website: ... Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working...
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IP Basics: What you need to know about trademarks
Intellectual Property
Trademarks belong to the key assets of any company. They mark the face of your business and are essential for your success. You can register words, designs, logos, letters, numerals, colour shades, symbols and even sounds. In our next IP Basics podcast episode, Charlie Bond provides an overview on: how trademarks are protected in the UK what can and cannot be registered as a trademark; and how trademarks can be infringed and remedies against an infringer complemented with examples and practical steps for your brand protection. You can find this episode and the accompanying transcript on our...
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IP Basics: Online brand infringement
Intellectual Property
Infringement of intellectual property can take many forms on line including sale of counterfeit products, copying websites, or registering a domain name using an existing brand name. So what can business do to mitigate the risk of infringement and stop the infringement if and when it does occur? In this IP Basics podcast, Zoe Pearman, in our Brands, Advertising and Designs team (which is part of our Intellectual Property Team) provides useful hints and tips for businesses on dealing with brand infringement online, how to become aware of it and the steps and strategies to follow mitigate risk....
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IP Basics: The law of passing off
Intellectual Property
What is passing off? In its simplest form, passing off is when a business misleads customers (whether intentionally or unintentionally) into believing their goods or services were actually those of another business so as to benefit from the reputation another business enjoys. A less familiar form of intellectual property right, passing off right applies to protect unregistered rights associated with a particular business, its goods or services. A very valuable asset for brand owners, this right protects 'goodwill' of an owner and protects a brand's value. In this IP Basics podcast...
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'BAD' insights: IP rights in the metaverse
Intellectual Property
In this episode of our "BAD" (Brands, Advertising and Designs) podcast series, we hear from Charlie Bond and Lucy Singer in our Intellectual Property (IP) team as they discuss the topic of the metaverse. In recent years, the metaverse has gained increasing amounts of awareness and attention. This has led to huge amounts of investment in the metaverse and it's estimated that the market will be worth a staggering $800 billion by 2024. Get to grips with the basic terminology associated with the metaverse and what exactly this digital world involves and how it works. Once you're up to...
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'BAD insights': Navigating the UK and EU sanctions regimes in IP
Intellectual Property
In the second episode of our 'BAD' (Brands, Advertising and Designs) podcast series, we hear from James Stunt, in our EU, Trade and Competition team, as he explores the UK and EU sanctions regimes and their impact on intellectual property, as well as key considerations for IP rights holders. This podcast will provide you with an overview of the key provisions of the UK and EU sanctions regimes and how these may impact dealings involving intellectual property rights, including licencing. You can find this episode and the accompanying transcript on our website: ... Gowling WLG is an...
info_outlineIn this episode, we explore rapid technology acceleration and its influence on the IP world, discussing how intellectual property is managing to stay ahead of the curve and navigate this ever-evolving landscape? Also discussing:
- balancing a hybrid role as in-house counsel whilst working on IP policy issues as President of the IP Federation;
- programming influences in IP problem solving, and how a grounding in technology can help in understanding inventions;
- the pace of change, and resulting struggles and opportunities for IP professionals in the current market and beyond;
- Artificial intelligence (AI) in the armoury of the inventor, it's advantages and limitations, and what this means for the IP development landscape;
- COVID-19 and Brexit impacts and the role the IP sector plays when facing a crisis;
- the balance between tangible and intangible investment in tech across new sectors and how IP must remain relevant and adaptable;
- improving diversity and social mobility in the sector and enacting change to support the next generation of professionals; and
- much more.
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