Hargreaves Digital Opportunity Report of intellectual property published
Professor Ian Hargreaves has published his report on intellectual property rights that had been commissioned by David Cameron in November last year. His report makes ten recommendations, which include...
View ArticleEuropean Commission publishes strategy for IP rights
The European Commission has published its strategy for intellectual property rights. There are some common themes with the Hargreaves Digital Opportunity Report – in particular, ensuring that the...
View ArticleSir Cliff Richard says “congratulations” as he wants to let the world know...
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...
View ArticleSmall claims service for IP claims announced
The Intellectual Property Office has announced that it will introduce a small-claims service for intellectual property cases, which will be heard in the Patents County Court. The Hargreaves Digital...
View ArticleIntellectual Property Office consults on Government plans to implement...
The Intellectual Property Office has issued a consultation on the Government’s plans to update copyright law and implement the recommendations coming out of the Hargreaves Review from earlier this...
View ArticleGovernment provides £150,000 of funding to help Hargreaves Copyright Hub
The Government has provided £150,000 of funding to help the Copyright Hub recommended in the Professor Hargreaves’ 2011 review of intellectual property. The Hub will be a one-stop-shop website where...
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