In a report published yesterday (July 30) entitled Connectivity, Content and Consumers: Britain’s digital platform for growth, the Government said it would put consumers at the heart of its communication policies, including those covering copyright infringement and bill shock.
Intellectual Property Bill To Be Debated In Lords
A line-by-line examination of the Intellectual Property Bill will begin in the House of Lords this afternoon (July 23), when peers will debate offences committed by partnerships, unauthorised copying of a design protected by design right and exceptions for private copying.
IPO Seeks Business Opinion On EU Copyright Laws
Earlier this week the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) called for the views of users, consumers and creators of copyright to ensure that UK industries have the right European framework in which to thrive.
Germany Tries To Ban Patent Box
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has called for a ban on the “patent box” tax break offered by the UK and some other EU member states, saying that it could result in unfair competition when it comes to foreign investment.
Trademarks Not All Fun And Games
Since Facebook changed its Scrabble app earlier this month, thousands of players have taken to the social media site to complain and there have been protests and boycotts by the fiercely competitive players, who have had their player history erased.