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Brand protection |
The "in transit" procedure: brand owners' frustration counts
Counterfeit goods in transit escape seizure orders...
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Consumers and comparative advertising; sorry, they just don't get it
Sky has recently found itself on the losing side before the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), in relation to a comparative advertising campaign. To reach its decision, the ASA applied a logical and structured analysis and found that key information had been omitted and therefore the ad was misleading...read more
London 2012 organisers show Olympic force to protect their brand
The organisers of the 2012 London Olympics have taken a tough stance against infringement of the Olympic trade marks, in particular the iconic Olympic rings. The Olympic Committee has recognised that the Olympic symbol is the most valuable asset of the Olympics and has taken steps to ensure its protection...read more
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The law of confidence |
Remedies for breach of confidence- clarifying the application and scope of the "springboard doctrine"
The court in Vestergaard Frandsen and Ors v Bestnet and Ors analysed the situations in which an injunction is an appropriate remedy for the unlawful misuse of trade secrets. It was held that injunctions might be awarded even where the confidential information has subsequently entered the public domain...read more
The Distance Selling Directive: direct costs of returning the goods only
Under the Distance Selling Directive, the only charge that a supplier can impose on a consumer cancelling a contract is the direct cost of returning the goods to the supplier...read more
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Data protection |
Hyatt Hotels have no reservations for Binding Corporate Rules
On the 23rd September 2009 the UK Information Commissioner's Office announced it had authorised the transfer of personal information from the UK by any member of the Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Business to other entities within the Hyatt group that operate outside the European Economic Area...read more
European Central Bank warned on processing of statistical data
Data controllers should examine their use of statistical data carefully to determine whether it is truly anonymised data and should consider whether the data controllers 'remit' is wide enough to cover the collection and use of statistical data...read more
Freedom of Information: ICO publishes guidance note on section 348 FSMA
Data Collection: Scottish Government to reduce personal data collection
Data Security: New Directors to be able to hide addresses
Vehicle Trade Body Improves data security following breach
Data and IT Security risk: Ineptitude more dangerous than malice!
Information leaflets can be regulated as advertising materials
No escape for removals firm who pays £2,000 despite "removing" an unauthorised photograph!