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William Fry Celebrates Double Win at Managing IP Awards
William Fry wins two Managing IP Awards for excellence in trademark disputes and cross‑border patent litigation.
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World IP Day- Striking the Right Chord: IP & Musical Works
Saturday 26 April, was World Intellectual Property Day. To celebrate the theme this year, IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP, we take a look at the ...
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When Life Gives You Lemons: Thatchers Squeezes a Win Against Aldi
In a sweet victory for Thatchers, the Court of Appeal of England & Wales overturned the IPEC's controversial 2024 ruling and found that Aldi took u...
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William Fry Secures Pair of Accolades at Prestigious Managing IP Awards
Awarded Irish Trademark Disputes Firm of the Year 2024 for the second year running at the annual Managing IP Awards.
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Supreme Court Refuses Teva Leave to Appeal Preliminary Injunction Order
The Supreme Court has refused leave to Teva to appeal a preliminary injunction granted to Bristol-Myers Squibb pending the outcome of ongoing revoc...
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Full Steam Ahead – Clamping down on Geo-Blocking
The EU General Court has determined that geo-blocking by video game companies via Steam infringes competition law; balanced IP protection and compe...
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Preparations for Referendum on Unified Patent Court
As the UPC opens its doors, we bring you the latest news as to when a referendum ratifying the UPC Agreement can be expected.
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Evidence of UK Use of EU Mark in EU Invalidity Proceedings Post-Brexit
General Court finds that evidence of use of an earlier EU trade mark in the UK is irrelevant in an application seeking invalidity of a later EU tra...
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Legal News – January 2022
Here is a selection of our recent publications on subjects that may affect you or your business.
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World Intellectual Property Day 2019
To celebrate World Intellectual Property Day 2019, WIPO has chosen to celebrate how IP rights support the development and enjoyment of sport.
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William Fry nominated in four categories at Managing IP Annual Awards
William Fry shortlisted for four awards at this year's Managing IP Annual Awards ceremony in London
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What To Expect When You Are Legitimately Expecting
On 3 June 2020 Perrigo opened its case in the High Court in a bid to quash one of the most contentious tax bills levied on a company in Ireland. T...
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Waving Goodbye to Effective SPC Protection?
A new Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) waiver has been introduced in favour of EU generic and biosimilar makers.
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Sports Bulletin – A Year in Review in Sport
The William Fry Sports Group look back at the sports sector in 2020
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Russia Issues Decree Providing For 0% Compensation for the Unauthorised Use of Certain IP Rights Emanating From “Unfriendly Countries”
Russia has issued a decree providing for 0% compensation for the unauthorised use by way of compulsory licence of certain IP rights owned by citize...
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Return of the Live Injunction – Premier League Live Injunction Extended to Combat Illegal Streaming
The Premier League has been granted an extension to a live blocking injunction for the remainder of the 2019/2020 season and the 2020/2021 season t...
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Protect your Professional Sports Club – Protect your IP
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Neymar Jr Secures Invalidation of Trade Mark Registration of his Name
The EU General Court has ruled in favour of the Brazilian soccer star and invalidated a registration for NEYMAR on the basis that it was filed in b...
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Medical Devices – New Classification Rules – Is your Business Ready?
A guide to the classification of devices under the new Medical Devices Regulation
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Messi Scores Important Victory in Long-running EU Trade Mark Dispute
As Lionel Messi secures an important victory in his longstanding legal battle to register 'MESSI' as a trade mark, the William Fry Sports Group ex...
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Ireland Launches Intellectual Property and Technology Court and Reforms IP Disputes Procedures
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Ireland is a Leading Location for Data-Related Investment in the EU
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IPHA’s Revised Self-Care Advertising Code
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Interlocutory Injunctions – The Fallout from the Supreme Court Decision in Merck Sharp & Dohme
This article discusses a recent Court of Appeal decision that answers a question that arose for practitioners from the Supreme Court judgment in Me...
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European Commission Proposes a Unitary SPC and/or a Unified Procedure for Granting National SPCs
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EUDAMED – A Work in Progress!
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EU Copyright Directive: Commission Releases Article 17 Guidance
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EU Copyright Directive Transposed into Irish Law
The Government has signed a statutory instrument transposing the EU Copyright Directive into Irish law, becoming the seventh EU member state to do ...
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ECJ issues Decision on SPCs for Medical Devices
ECJ rules on the availability of SPC protection for medical devices incorporating a pharmaceutical drug
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COVID-19: Top Data Protection Queries & Practical Tips
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COVID-19: Can You Keep A Secret? Protecting Trade Secrets During the Coronavirus Pandemic
With working-from-home the new normal during the coronavirus pandemic, businesses should take additional steps to protect their trade secrets.
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Court of Appeal Cracks Galway Eggs Case
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Copy That! Ireland Implements EU Copyright Directive
A look at how the EU Copyright Directive has been implemented in Ireland
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Compulsory Licences on the Horizon for Drugs and Equipment?
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Clinical Trials Regulation to Take Effect from 31 January 2022
The European Commission has announced that the long-awaited Clinical Trials Regulation (EU) No 536/2014 will take effect from 31 January 2022.
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Clarity on EU Design Protection Exemption Following ECJ Decision
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Cheating in Esports: The “Coach Spectator Bug” Decision
Esports Integrity Commission announced that a total of 37 individual coaches have been handed bans for cheating in esports competitions
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Bottomless Bubbles Beware!
The ASAI Complaints Committee weighs in on promotions for 'Bottomless Bubbly'
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A Further Update on the Unified Patent Court
The requisite number of Member States have now joined the protocol on a European Unified Patent Court. In this brief article we discuss the next st...
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Third Strike for Warner-Lambert’s Lyrica® patent
The lengthy Lyrica® patent dispute between Warner-Lambert and Mylan and Actavis is over. Last week the UK Supreme Court unanimously dismissed Warne...
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The European Unified Patent Court – is it Finally within Reach?
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Damages not an Adequate Remedy in Trade Mark Dispute
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IPHA’s Revised Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Taking effect on 1 March 2021, the IPHA have revised their Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry
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Liverpool Scores Victory in Dispute over BetVictor Sponsorship Deal
Liverpool FC successfully defended a UK High Court claim from an agent which claimed it was entitled to commission for proposing Liverpool's sponso...
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Legal News – February 2020
Welcome to the February 2020 edition of Legal News. We at William Fry aim to keep you up to date on legal developments that may affect you or your ...
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Return of the (Super)Mac’s: McDonald’s Won’t Appeal Ruling on ‘MC’ Trade Mark
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Improved Access to Affordable Medicines – EU Proposes Radical Action
EU Commission releases its Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe, marking the first step in its proposed overhaul of the pharma regulatory framework.
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Lights Out for Illegal Streaming of European Soccer Matches as UEFA Secures High Court Order
European football's governing body UEFA secured a High Court order requiring several internet service providers to block the illegal live streaming...
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Can You Copyright a Powder? Charlotte Tilbury Wins Over look-a-like Contender from Aldi
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Legal News – August 2019
Welcome to the August 2019 edition of Legal News. We at William Fry aim to keep you up to date on legal developments that may affect you or your bu...
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William Fry Wins Ireland Trademark Firm of the Year
William Fry has been awarded Ireland Trademark Firm of the Year at the inaugural Global IP Awards in London.
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The Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Act 2019 has Now Been Commenced
The Copyright and Other Intellectual Property Law Provisions Act 2019 which makes significant changes particularly as to court jurisdiction for cer...
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Legal News – October 2019
Welcome to the October 2019 edition of Legal News. We at William Fry aim to keep you up to date on legal developments that may affect you or your b...
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Glen, Is That A Scotch?
The CJEU has ruled that a product name which evokes a connection to a protected geographical indication may be unlawful by itself, even where no vi...
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Bill to bolster IP protection in the Digital Era
Government Publishes Bill to Modernise Copyright Legislation
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Legal News – September 2018
Please click on the title above to view our Legal News - September 2018
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Copyright the Taste of Cheese? You Gouda Brie Kidding!
The Court of Justice (ECJ) this week ruled in Levola Hengelo BV v Smilde Foods BV that copyright protection does not extend to the taste of cheese.
