Patry Lecture
Thoughts arising from a stimulating Lecture that left me wanting more meat….
Intellectual Property
Libel Lounge
Andrew Joyce and Jessica Lee believe that England remains the king of libel claims. They review the latest case on the multiple publication rule and question its efficacy….
The Look of the Irish
Can SCL members with greater expertise improve our coverage of developments in Ireland?…
Open Source Software for Corporate Buyers
The uptake of, and interest in, open source-based software solutions is on the increase and this is reflected in the increasing number of articles on the topic in journals and the popular press. Callum Sinclair considers open source software from the perspective of the corporate buyer, reminding us of the basics and going on to explore some practical steps for managing the risks associated with a corporate customer’s adoption of this licensing model….
Showdown! ISPs and the Music Industry in Ireland
The Eircom settlement with IRMA was not the end of conflict over online privileges and copyright theft. The ISPAI has issued a strong statement, which suggests that it will fight any attempt to turn it into an enforcement arm for the music industry….
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Database Right: ECJ Ruling on Extraction
The European Court of Justice has given judgment on a reference from Bulgaria on the legal protection of databases….
Computer Patents: Your Views Wanted
Setting the scene and seeking views…
Copyright Smugness
Thoughts on the Government response to the EC’s copyright Green Paper…
Computer Program Patents: EPO Consultation and New Case
The EPO has asked for views on the referral of computer patent cases – and SCL is using its new web site to feed through views. Meanwhile the Patent Court has emphasised the topicality of the issues, with a new judgment rejecting two appeals, from AT&T and CVON….
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Government Response on ‘Copyright in the Knowledge Economy’
The Government response to the European Commission’s Green Paper has now been published….
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