IP Annual Review - Part 2: Digital Rights and Technology

In the second of our two-part IP Annual Review, Mark Owen, Shireen Peermohamed and Andy Millmore will look at the changes in digital content and data rights, as well as technology protection, including the Newzbin, SAS and Football Dataco decisions.

Digital Rights and Technology

In the second session, we will discuss important changes in the legal landscape of digital rights and technology. The review will cover:

• Football Dataco v Brittens Pools: fixture lists, database copyright and database right
• SAS v WPL: software functionality and ideas v expression
• 20th Century Fox v Newzbin: file sharing and authorising copyright infringement
• Digital Economy Act: controversial rush job or welcome changes for rights owners? And what next?
• Nintendo v Playables: liability for circumventing technological measures
• Changes to US fair use: Congress reviews the position to keep pace with technological change
• Bilski: business method patents in the US: are we any the wiser?

Our seminars are free of charge and delegates are eligible for one hour of accredited CPD.

If you would like to find out more, or are interested in attending, please contact Julia Weiss.