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Legal analysis for founders, creators, technology businesses and brands across intellectual property, digital media, AI, platforms and commercial law.

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Why “My Way”?

Frank Sinatra’s My Way captures something fundamental about intellectual property: the distinction between an idea and the individual expression of it.

Copyright does not give someone ownership of an idea itself, but it can protect the particular way that idea is expressed through music, literature, art and other creative works.

That principle of creating, building and expressing something your way sits at the heart of this blog. PAIL® Insights explores the legal issues that arise when creativity, technology and commerce meet — and the rights, relationships and decisions that determine who can control and benefit from what has been created.

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Practical Legal Insight for a Digital World

PAIL® Insights brings together legal analysis, practical guidance and commentary across intellectual property, digital media, AI and technology, creators and talent, reputation, platforms and commercial law.

The articles are written for founders, businesses, creators and professionals who need to understand not only what the law says, but how legal developments affect ownership, commercialisation, contracts, risk and growth.

Every article is written, reviewed or edited by Peter Adediran, Founder Solicitor at PAIL® Solicitors.

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Online Defamation Lawyers

Defamation – Online Defamation Lawyers Review anonymous slander case June 2015

In February 2015, we were instructed by the owner and manager of a reputable rental and property management business which started trading in February 2001 in Jalon, Alicante, Spain regarding a case of online defamation/harassment. The D had set up a website with a disparaging name similar to our client’s.

We have a lot of experience in these type of cases and their unique challenges. Often the relationship between the client and the alleged cyberstalker can be strained to say the least. This strain is often redirected at the firm as we are in the position of trying to assist our client.

There were a number of challenges to overcome.

  1. The client was based in Spain.

  2. We were not certain of where the D was domiciled.

  3. Any information we could use to determine the D’s address had been withheld as private or third party identity details were used.

  4. There were jurisdiction issues and the issue of service of the D.

  5. What was the right cause of action for the client? Which cause of action would be most effective in achieving the client’s objectives?

  6. We needed to issue a claim, take a number of preparatory steps as well as issue three separate court applications including an Injunction Application.

The matter was finally resolved to the client’s satisfaction by way of settlement in a Court Order.

To obtain a quotation, please contact us at (020) 7305-7491 or at peter@pailsolicitors.co.uk. We would be delighted to assist you. Mr Peter Adediran is the owner and principal solicitor at PAIL® Solicitors.  Subscribe to our newsletter to get blog post updates and other information about the firm straight to your inbox.

 
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