Copyright crossroads: UK dispute could spark EU divergence

Rory O’Neill

July 26 2023

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A case at the IPEC this week centring on a rowing machine could prove significant in the development of the UK’s copyright and design law post-Brexit

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Analysis European Union Copyright Designs United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)

Rory O’Neill

Senior reporter Managing IP

Rory reports on all aspects of IP, focusing primarily on European patent issues.

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