Slovakia retains popular wine brand Tokaj

The producers of Tokaj wine in Slovakia may continue to use the brand name after the CJEU's decision (Case C-31/13P) on 13 February 2014 dismissing Hungary's Appeal and holding that the listing of the Slovak wine name “Vinohradnícka oblasť Tokaj” in the E-Bacchus register of protected designations of origins did not constitute an actionable measure within the meaning of Article 268 TFEU.

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Digital killed the television star

It has always been tricky to identify and target audience demographics in TV advertising. "Spray and pray" is how Yahoo’s chief of sales, Wenda Harris Millard, recently summarised the position. The advertising business was built on top of network television. Traditionally, advertisers could reach the majority of viewers by buying prime time slots on 2 or 3 channels.

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CJEU decision in Meltwater – the internet is saved, browsing does not require a licence

The CJEU today handed down its judgment in the Meltwater case, Public Relations Consultants Association Ltd (PRCA) v The Newspaper Licensing Agency Limited and Others (NLA), holding that on-screen and cached copies of websites generated by end-users in the course of browsing may be made without the authorisation of copyright holders.

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UK Intellectual Property Office copyright guidance on use of images on the web - Commentary by Graham Smith

The IPO today released a copyright notice giving guidance to small businesses and individuals who may wish to use digital or photographic images on the web. It also provides advice for people who may find their own images being used online. Graham Smith, a partner at leading law firm Bird & Bird, comments:

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