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25 September 2015
Issue: 7669 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , In Court
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Copyright

Absolute Lofts South West London Ltd v Artisan Home Improvements Ltd and another [2015] EWHC 2608 (IPEC), [2015] All ER (D) 77 (Sep)

The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court awarded damages for admitted breach of copyright by the defendant in respect of use of photographs from the claimant’s website. The claimant was awarded damages under the user principle and additional damages pursuant to s 97(2) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. Further, the claimant claimed damages under Art 13(1) of Directive (EC) 2004/48 on the enforcement of intellectual property rights (the Enforcement Directive).

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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