Software patent controversy rages Two years after the failure of the EU computer implemented inventions directive, the debate over protecting software is as passionate as ever By Managing IP Correspondent June 30 2007
Europe's patchwork approach to image rights Following the recent decision in Douglas v Hello!, Isabel Davies and Tom Scourfield introduce a review of image rights protection in Europe By Managing IP Correspondent June 30 2007
Meet IP's most important figures MIP's fifth annual list of the 50 most influential people in IP includes politicians, campaigners, IP owners, in-house counsel, academics and judges. Plus: interview with Alison Brimelow, EPO president By Managing IP Correspondent June 30 2007
Uncertainty over trade mark use in EU Trade mark owners face disharmony in Europe when it comes to assessing when the five-year period during which they have to use their trade marks begins and ends By Managing IP Correspondent June 30 2007