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Sir Cliff Richard says “congratulations” as he wants to let the world know how happy he can be with the extended EU protection of copyright protection for performers to 70 years

26 September 2011 | Paul Gershlick

The European Union has adopted a Directive that will increase the protection of copyright for performers and sound recordings to 70 years. It is currently 50 years, which compares adversely to the protection...

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ECJ playing catchup on copyright – ITV Broadcasting and others v TV Catchup, High Court

19 August 2011 | Simon Weinberg

TV Catchup (TVC) operates a website on which users can watch live television on computers, smartphones or games consoles. TVC streams programmes to users by means of a number of servers, which each creates...

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SME equity financing made easier

4 August 2011 | Joss Alcraft

The UK has introduced new rules which are aimed at making it easier for SMEs to raise equity financing a year earlier than originally intended. With effect from 1st August 2011, companies will be able...

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Article 29 Working Party gives concerning definition of consent

3 August 2011 | Paul Gershlick

The Article 29 Working Party – a European Union data protection advisory body consisting of national data protection regulators – has issued concerning an opinion as to its interpretation on the definition...

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Food labelling regulation adopted

31 July 2011 | Simon Weinberg

The European Commission has adopted a new Regulation for food labelling which will consolidate existing European Union law. Certain new requirements are set out in the Regulation, such as: mandatory...

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Repackaged pharmaceutical products do not need to bear repackager’s name – Orifarm v Merck, European Court of Justice

29 July 2011 | Paul Gershlick

Orifarm were parallel importers of Merck’s pharmaceutical products, importing products that had been legitimately put onto the market of another European Union Member State. Merck objected to the fact...

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Refills allowed in ECJ trade mark ruling – Viking Gas v Kosan Gas, European Court of Justice

29 July 2011 | Simon Weinberg

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has had to rule on a trade mark infringement case relating to bottles in which gas was supplied and refilled, following a referral from the Danish courts. The bottles...

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Second report on pharma patents published by EC

29 July 2011 | Simon Weinberg

In 2009, the European Commission (EC) published a report on the pharmaceuticals sector. It found that increasing numbers of patent settlement agreements were being concluded between originator and generic...

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L’Oréal battle with eBay worth it as ECJ delivers stunning victory for the cosmetics brand in battle against trade mark infringers – L’Oréal v eBay, European Court of Justice

27 July 2011 | Paul Gershlick

Some two years ago, the High Court ruled that eBay would not be jointly liable for trade mark infringements by its users who sold infringing products on its website. However, the ruling was referred to...

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European Commission consults on EU-wide copyright licensing system

23 July 2011 | Mark Weston

The European Commission is consulting on its plans to create an EU-wide copyright licensing system in which copyright owners would make their works available across borders in exchange for payments through...

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Latest news and views tagged European Union

Sir Cliff Richard says “congratulations” as he wants to let the world know how happy he can be with the extended EU protection of copyright protection for performers to 70 years

ECJ playing catchup on copyright – ITV Broadcasting and others v TV Catchup, High Court

SME equity financing made easier

Article 29 Working Party gives concerning definition of consent

Food labelling regulation adopted

Repackaged pharmaceutical products do not need to bear repackager’s name – Orifarm v Merck, European Court of Justice

Refills allowed in ECJ trade mark ruling – Viking Gas v Kosan Gas, European Court of Justice

Second report on pharma patents published by EC

L’Oréal battle with eBay worth it as ECJ delivers stunning victory for the cosmetics brand in battle against trade mark infringers – L’Oréal v eBay, European Court of Justice

European Commission consults on EU-wide copyright licensing system

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