Disputes & litigation
Mediation – an alternative to litigation?
A number of Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) strategies have been developed over the last few decades. They can provide cost-effective alternatives to court proceedings, and allow two parties to negotiate a settlement in a confidential environment.
Non-Fungible Tokens: digital commercialisation with caveats
What are non-fungible tokens (NFTS) and what are the copyright issues around owning an NFT?
The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – episode 22: When to go to the IPEC – IP litigation in the UK
Appleyard Lees solicitors, Bill Lister and Chris Thomas, discuss when a case should be taken to the IPEC, the mechanisms for doing so, and what proceedings may look like once a case reaches the IPEC.
Updated sentencing guidelines aim to crackdown on counterfeiters
New sentencing guidelines were published on Thursday for the sentencing of individuals and organisations for the unauthorised use of trade marks
The Greenshoots Podcast by Appleyard Lees – episode 17: how to avoid intellectual property disputes, and what to do if they arise
This episode of the podcast features Bill Lister and Chris Thomas, specialist IP solicitors who help clients in the UK and around the world manage IP disputes in a commercially and legally sensible way.
Directors and IP – getting up close and personal
The received wisdom is that company directors can escape liability by sheltering behind the “corporate veil”. But is this true in IP cases?
