According to new research by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and PRS for Music, stream-ripping is the fastest-growing form of music piracy, with some 15 per cent of adults in the UK regularly using these services.
UK eBay seller found guilty of selling £150,000 worth of counterfeit goods
A UK eBay seller has been sentenced, after he was found guilty of selling £150,000 worth of counterfeit goods.
London-based fashion designer wins Italian IP dispute
A prominent London-based designer who challenged a now-liquidated Italian company over intellectual property (IP) infringement has won her case, according to reports.
Calls for UK to ratify EU patents union ahead of Brexit
In a letter addressed to business secretary Greg Clark, the UK has been urged to join the European Union’s (EU) patent union ahead of Brexit – which would effectively allow companies wishing to secure cross-border patents to apply in just one EU country as opposed to all 28 member states.
British rock band embroiled in High Court copyright dispute
Iconic rock band Iron Maiden is facing a multi-million pound legal battle, after it was accused of stealing lyrics from another song to be used in its popular hit ‘Hallowed Be Thy Name’.