to the fourth edition of ‘OwnershIP’, the Intellectual Property roundup from Blake Morgan.
Welcome...
A lot has changed since the last edition of OwnershIP. Covid-19 and Brexit have had profound impacts on IP, with major changes that all businesses need to be aware of but also a greater public awareness of IP. Trade mark filings have hit an all-time high, we've all consumed more copyright content than usual through streaming platforms, and vaccine patents have become part of everyday conversation.
In this edition we look at the new dawn for UK IP following Brexit and focus on the importance of IP in the food and drink sector – from considerations when commercialising your IP through franchising, to how to protect your confidential information, what rights there are in wine, to some moreish disputes and even a fight about a caterpillar cake.
The past year has also seen some fascinating celebrity spats reach the courts and we highlight the implications of these cases for protecting your reputation. We discuss the public safety risks posed by IP infringement but also consider the reasons why you may not want to enforce your IP, decisions relating to the enforcement of patents relating to the Covid-19 vaccines being a very present example.
As always our contributors will be delighted to discuss any of the issues they have raised in their articles.
Ben Evans
Editor
Covid-19 and Brexit have had profound impacts on IP, with major changes that all businesses need to be aware of but also a greater public awareness of IP.
Design and build by Supreme Creative Ltd
The content of this publication is for reference purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Specific legal advice about your specific circumstances should always be sought separately before taking any action based on the publication.
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Blake Morgan e-Magazine | Spring 2021 | Issue 4
Welcome...
to the fourth edition of ‘OwnershIP’, the Intellectual Property roundup from Blake Morgan.
A lot has changed since the last edition of OwnershIP. Covid-19 and Brexit have had profound impacts on IP, with major changes that all businesses need to be aware of but also a greater public awareness of IP. Trade mark filings have hit an all-time high, we've all consumed more copyright content than usual through streaming platforms, and vaccine patents have become part of everyday conversation.
In this edition we look at the new dawn for UK IP following Brexit and focus on the importance of IP in the food and drink sector – from considerations when commercialising your IP through franchising, to how to protect your confidential information, what rights there are in wine, to some moreish disputes and even a fight about a caterpillar cake.
The past year has also seen some fascinating celebrity spats reach the courts and we highlight the implications of these cases for protecting your reputation. We discuss the public safety risks posed by IP infringement but also consider the reasons why you may not want to enforce your IP, decisions relating to the enforcement of patents relating to the Covid-19 vaccines being a very present example.
As always our contributors will be delighted to discuss any of the issues they have raised in their articles.
Ben Evans
Editor
Covid-19 and Brexit have had profound impacts on IP, with major changes that all businesses need to be aware of but also a greater public awareness of IP.
Design and build by Supreme Creative Ltd
The content of this publication is for reference purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Specific legal advice about your specific circumstances should always be sought separately before taking any action based on the publication.
Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales SRA number: 613716.
Public
Offices in:
London
Cardiff
Reading
Oxford
Southampton