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M. Borghi and M. Favale – Harmonization of Intellectual Property Rights within and beyond the European Union

Posted . Filed under EU IP Policy, Publications.

Maurizio Borghi and Marcella Favale, Harmonization of Intellectual Property Rights within and beyond the European Union: The Acquis Commnautaire in the Framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy, SEARCH Project, funded by the European Commission, 2013 This Working Paper examines the legal framework regarding intellectual property rights within the EU and its neighbouring countries (NCs), on the… Read more » about M. Borghi and M. Favale – Harmonization of Intellectual Property Rights within and beyond the European Union

Nicola Coppola talk at the European Commission Representation in Milan, Italy

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On Monday 10th June 2013, Nicola was invited to speak at the European Commission in Milan for his research into the Law of Geographical Indications and protection of local food. The conference on the new Regulation (EU) 1151/2012 on PDOs/PGIs in the agricultural sector was convened by three Italian Law Journals and hosted at Palazzo… Read more » about Nicola Coppola talk at the European Commission Representation in Milan, Italy

D. Mendis – ‘The Clone Wars’ – Episode 1: The Rise of 3D Printing and its Implications for Intellectual Property Law

Posted . Filed under Emergent Technologies, Publications.

Dinusha Mendis – ‘The Clone Wars’ – Episode 1: The Rise of 3D Printing and its Implications for Intellectual Property Law – Learning Lessons from the Past? European Intellectual Property Review, 2013, 35 (3), 155-169 Abstract Additive Layer Manufacturing or 3D printing as it is more commonly known is increasingly being embraced by the manufacturing… Read more » about D. Mendis – ‘The Clone Wars’ – Episode 1: The Rise of 3D Printing and its Implications for Intellectual Property Law

D. Mendis and M. Kretschmer – The Treatment of Parodies under Copyright Law in Seven Jurisdictions

Posted . Filed under Emergent Technologies, Publications, UK Copyright Reform, Uncategorized.

D. Mendis & M. Kretschmer, The Treatment of Parodies under Copyright Law in Seven Jurisdictions (London: Intellectual Property Office; 2013) pp. 1-88 This Commissioned Report for the UKIPO offers a comparative legal review of the law of parody in seven jurisdictions.  For purposes of the Study, the researchers explored the status of parody in UK,… Read more » about D. Mendis and M. Kretschmer – The Treatment of Parodies under Copyright Law in Seven Jurisdictions

K. Erickson, M. Kretschmer and D. Mendis – Copyright and the Economic Effects of Parody

Posted . Filed under Emergent Technologies, Publications, UK Copyright Reform.

K. Erickson, M. Kretschmer and D. Mendis – Copyright and the Economic Effects of Parody (London: Intellectual Property Office; 2013), 1-34 This UKIPO Commissioned Report provides a summary of the empirical and legal findings and analyses their relevance for copyright policy. Download the Report here.