According to the latest figures from the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), European companies are losing around £52 billion per year in lost sales due to intellectual property (IP) theft.
Highest EU Court rules food taste is not protected by copyright
Europe’s highest legal authority the European Court of Justice has ruled that the taste of food is not protected by copyright after a case involving a Dutch cheese.
Calls for EU crackdown against pirate TV service
Sky and the BBC have demanded that the European Commission take legal action against a Saudi Arabian pirate TV and streaming service that gives UK viewers access to premium content from their networks illegally.
Legal Proceedings begin in ‘Fit Kitchen’ trademark dispute
Fit Kitchen, a food delivery service based in London has launched legal action against Grimsby based ready meal supplier Scratch Meals, over what they claim to be a trademark infringement.
Government increasing pressure on producers of illegal streaming devices
Sam Gyimah, the Minister for Intellectual Property has highlighted the work being done as part of the Government clampdown on users and providers of illegal streaming boxes who continue to cause damage to the £92 billion creative industries.