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iTech September 2012
In this month’s edition, the iTech team report on Bruce Willis’ court battle with Apple and how TripAdvisor are being sued as a result of their users’ reviews. We also look at how social networking sites are becoming more willing to reveal their users’ identity and the ruling by a French court that Google does not have to proactively remove contact on YouTube.
iTech June 2012
In this month’s edition, the iTech team report on how a Nike twitter campain has been banned and a “final” decision in the Lindt chocolate bunny trade mark case. We also report on the importance of protecting your digital estate and how facebook has been forced to reveal the details of cyber-bullies on the social network.
iTech May 2012
In this month’s edition, the iTech team report on the privacy guidelines issued for app providers, the football statistic battle involving bookmaker Stan James and how comparison websites are failing to comply with their obligations under the Equality Act. We also report on the trade mark battle over the number 7, the skin care “passing off” challenge and the proposed privacy guidelines introduced in the Queen’s speech.
iTech April 2012
This month the iTech team report on the Formula 1 copyright battle and how Richard Dawkins and Amazon were being sued for defamation. We also report on the creation of a .scot domain, guidance published about “as seen on TV” adverts and the impending enforecement of new cookie laws.
iTech March 2012
This month the iTech team reports on a controversy over football fixtures, and the argument between Yahoo and Facebook over social network patents. We also give you the latest on the Digital Economy Act, and report on what happened when two small businesses crossed swords with intenational brands over trademarks.
iTech February 2012
This month, the iTech team report on the travel website reprimanded for misleading advertising slogans, Apple’s latest patent success, as well as an update on last month’s story involving an interesting twist on .xxx domain registration. We also report on the anti-piracy agreement causing controversy throughout Europe, the technology company that tried to claim ownership of the Internet, and the “Linsanity” trademark dispute in the US.
iTech January 2012
This month, the iTech team report on the case of a UK student facing copyright infringement charges in the US and a new ruling that digitally altered photographs can qualify for copyright protection. We also report on the new social media issue facing the courts, give you the latest news on the controversial Digital Economy Act, as well as an interesting update on the .xxx domain name registration.
