Monthly Archives: May 2006

IPR in New Media: b.TWEEN06

Catch up time! So much has happened. Where should I start? I’ve just spent a really interesting two days as a sort of speaker at large at the b.TWEEN06 new media fest at the National Photographic Museum in Bradford yesterday … Continue reading

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Confidential Information: Norbrook Laboratories Ltd v. Bomac

The interesting point about the Privy Council’s judgment in Norbrook Laboratories Ltd v. Bomac Laboratories Ltd (New Zealand) [2006] UKPC 25 (4 May 2006) is that it was expressed as a decision in contract. This is a departure (at least … Continue reading

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ADR Seminar Leeds 10 May: Bar Council will give 2.5 hours CPD Point

I am glad to say that Cordelia Lean of the Bar Council will allow 2 hours and 30 minutes CPD points to any barrister who attends our seminar at BPP Law School in Leeds on 10 May 2006. IPCEX has … Continue reading

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Shelagh Gaskell

I am very sad to learn from Pinsent Masons’ website of the death of Shelagh Gaskell. I had known Shelagh for over 20 years. Although we had lost touch some years ago I will miss her greatly. I am sure … Continue reading

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Dispute Resolution: ADR and Arbitration of IP Disputes

Free Seminar: BPP Law School, LeedsWednesday, 10 May 2006 14:00 – 17:00On 3 April 2006 the UK Patent Office announced a new mediation service for the resolution of intellectual property disputes. That announcement followed hard on the implementation of s.74A … Continue reading

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