In a landmark ruling, the high court in Australia have announced that, by the end of this year, cigarette manufacturers there will have to brand and sell tobacco products in plain green packets, with their brand name in a tiny generic font.
Copyright Notices Will Affect Companies’ Google Ranking
As of yesterday, the websites of companies served with a high volume of copyright notices, may be found lower down the rankings when a Google search is done on them.
Creative Industries Welcome Hooper Report
The creative industries have welcomed Richard Hooper’s report, Copyright Works, as it recommends the creation of a not-for-profit industry-led, industry-funded Copyright Hub and the establishment of a steering group to drive forward and oversee the design and implementation of the Hub.
SMEs Lack Protection Against Software Theft
A recent survey has found that half of the UK’s businesses are not protected against IP infringement or theft; as this latest Palmers blog post explains.
Tax Incentives On Commercialising Intellectual Property
Our latest blog looks at the Patent Box scheme which the government are set to launch next April, which will offer tax allowances on intellectual property.