IP. media and technology law counsel interested in books, arts, public affairs, economics, science and technology
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, UK
Joined March 2008
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The last event at CTC Legal's Winter IP Conference was a mock hearing of an application for an interim injunction in the UPC Court of First Instance before Judge Schnurr. Jamie Barcombe and Adam Baker of Finigan were excellent. Here's what happened. nipcexit.blogspot.com/2026/1…
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Guy Ellis steps up as NCC Group chief after pivot to cyber thebusinessdesk.com/northwes…
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Ale-flavoured ice cream set to offer a 'distinctly Yorkshire indulgence' | TheBusinessDesk.com thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshir…
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Company's tidal energy project deploys AI wildlife monitoring in Anglesey waters - South West thebusinessdesk.com/south-we…
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My case note on Meade J's decision in Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and another v ZTE Corporation and others [2026] EWHC 999 (Pat) (1 May 2026). This was a lengthy hearing to determine a FRAND licence fee for a SEP patent portfolio. nipclaw.blogspot.com/2026/10…
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My case note on Judge Melissa Clarke's judgment in Charles and Ivy Ltd and another v Chelsea Supplies Ltd [2026] EWHC 2556 (IPEC) (9 Oct 2026). This was an inquiry as to damages for copyright infringement. Interesting comments on vicarious liability etc. nipclaw.blogspot.com/2026/10…
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My case note on David Stone's judgment in DLP Limited v Coram UK Holding Limited. [2026] EWHC 2448 (IPEC). This was a patent infringement claim with a counterclaim for revocation on grounds of anticipation and obviousness. nipclaw.blogspot.com/2026/10…
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In "New Business and Property Division", I reported the Lady Chief Justice's announcement of a new Business and Property Division to be established in the new legal year. Yesterday, the Courts and Tribunal Judiciary announced the launch of the Division. nipcnews.blogspot.com/2026/1…
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The September 2026 issue of my IP and Tech Law Newsletter contains important decisions on trade mark law and assessment of damages, valuation of IP rich businesses, 4 UK cities in 100 top innovation clusters, Manx IP law and much more.
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Yesterday I mentioned @M_SParc's Tanio 2026. Immediately after that conference, @_businesswales held a seminar on AI and Business which was one of the best events of its kind that I have ever attended. I discuss it in nipcwales.blogspot.com/2026/…
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Yesterday I attended @M_SParc's Tanio 2026 Finance and Innovation Conference. There were lots of great presentations and discussions as well as many interesting new businesses. Here is how I got on. nipcwales.blogspot.com/2026/…
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My case note on Recorder Amanda Michaelds's judgment in Flowerbx Ltd v Flowers Box London Ltd [2026] EWHC 2233 (IPEC) 7 Sept 2026. This was an action for infringement and a counterclaim for invalidity under s.47 (1) or revocation under s,46 (1). nipclaw.blogspot.com/2026/09…
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Bank of England reveals new office space in Leeds | TheBusinessDesk.com thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshir…
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Glencore wins battle to pursue £176m fraud claim against collapsed oil refinery | TheBusinessDesk.com thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshir…
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Proposals advance for garrison town community and enterprise hub | TheBusinessDesk.com thebusinessdesk.com/yorkshir…
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Cornish broadband provider launches UK's first TiVo-powered internet TV service - South West thebusinessdesk.com/south-we…
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Airport trial proves hydrogen can cut diesel use and reduce carbon emissions - South West thebusinessdesk.com/south-we…
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Yesterday @wipo published its Global Innovation Index Ranking of the Top 100 Innovation Clusters. I am glad to see that Manchester is still on the list with London, Oxford and Cambridge though it has slipped from 94th to 97th place. ipnorthwest.blogspot.com/202…
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My case note on David Stone's judgment in Automobile Club de L'Ouest (ACO) v Omologato Ltd [2026] EWHC 2265 (IPEC), which he handed down on 27 July 2026. This was a claim for trade mark infringement under s.10 (1), (2) and (3) of the Trade Marks Act 1994. nipclaw.blogspot.com/2026/09…
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