If you do use the blog for research or database purposes, citation would be appreciated, to the blog as a whole and /or to specific blog posts. Many have suggested I should turn the blog into a paid for, subscription service however I have resisted doing so. Proper reference to how the blog is useful … Read more
Image by Martina Bulková from Pixabay In March 2025 the New Zealand Supreme Court confirmed that copyright is relationship property, to be divided accordingly when a qualifying relationship ends. This decision has significant implications for copyright practice in New Zealand, and jurisdictions with similar regulatory frameworks for IP and family property (like the United Kingdom). … Read more
Image by wowbee from Pixabay In a decision of 20 February 2025 the German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) denied copyright protection as a work of applied art for two sandal designs. The ruling clarifies the scope of protection under German and EU law for works of applied art. According to the BGH, works of applied … Read more
Image by wowbee from Pixabay In a decision of 20 February 2025 the German Federal Supreme Court (BGH) denied copyright protection as a work of applied art for two sandal designs. The ruling clarifies the scope of protection under German and EU law for works of applied art. According to the BGH, works of applied … Read more
The UK’s motor finance industry faces continued uncertainty following the Supreme Court’s recent decision to block a Treasury attempt to intervene in an ongoing car finance scandal. The decision signals potential financial consequences running into billions, impacting both lenders and borrowers alike. Supreme Court Rejects Treasury Intervention The UK’s highest court refused the Treasury’s application … Read more