Blurred Lines, Class Actions and Band Re-Brands – Todays Interesting IP (8 January 2018)

Hey There IP Lovers (and casual fans), Here’s a roundup of the most interesting Intellectual Property Stories from around the web from 8 January 2017. If you’re interested in any, just click on the picture to go to the external site carrying the main story. If you spot any interesting Trademark, Copyright, Patent or IP stories you think I should know about, just tweet me @brianconroylaw. Enjoy, Brian   [caption id="attachment_2760" align="aligncenter" width="1182"] And Why You Should Too….and Hire A Lawyer (ahem) To Look After Your IP While You Are At It….#IP[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_2761" align="aligncenter" width="1143"] Band Forced To Re Brand And Re Name Because Of Trademark Ownership Issues #Trademark #TM[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_2762" align="aligncenter" width="952"] Blurred Lines An Interesting Take On The Blurred Lines From A Musician Lawyer #BlurredLines #Copyright[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_2763" align="aligncenter" width="1140"] I’m Going All Erin Brokovich! I Want Class Action Lawsuits In Ireland[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_2764" align="aligncenter" width="1198"] Passing Off Big Case From The National Guild Of Removers Is An Interesting Read (yes Really) #IP #PassingOff[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_2765" align="aligncenter" width="1138"] Sony Trademarks Suggest Even Further Games Are About To Make A Comeback #Sony #Trademark #Trademarks[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_2766" align="aligncenter" width="1403"] The Hottest Trends In IP To Look Out For In 2018 #Law #IP #Trademarks[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_2767" align="aligncenter" width="1403"] The Merck Appeal Is Here. For A Long Time. A VERY Long Time #Merck #TM #EUTM #Trademark[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_2768" align="aligncenter" width="966"] Who Says Law Isn’t Sexy. It’s Replica Football Shit Sexy Friends! From Huddersfield Town To Real Betis! #TM #Trademarks.[/caption]