Following the repeal of section 52 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988, a measure passed by parliament under the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, the UK’s arts and museums sectors are likely to be hit with an increase in promotional costs and a fall in income.
Domestic cat challenges music companies over copyright infringement
A domestic cat named Phantom has been caught up in a copyright infringement case after its owner posted a video showing the feline purring on YouTube.
The ‘Mac’ name is caught up in legal dispute with fast food giant
Global food chain McDonald’s has launched a trademark dispute with Supermac’s, a fast food competitor which has applied to register its trademark in the EU.
Car giant sues over logo and design copyright infringements
Aston Martin Lagonda (AML), famed for manufacturing cars used in 11 James Bond films and for serving clients such as the Prince of Wales and actor Rowan Atkinson, is suing some of its suppliers for copying the company’s distinctive designs.
Trademark dispute leaves bitter taste for chocolate lovers
Following a dispute between chocolate manufacturer Hershey’s and US food importer Let’s Buy British Imports (LBB), chocolate products manufactured in Britain, such as Maltesers and Flakes, will no longer be on sale across the Atlantic.