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When I think of Frank Sinatra's "My Way," I see a connection to the main ideas behind intellectual property law. "My Way" embodies personal expression and an individual's journey through life, which parallels the concept of the ideas-expressions dichotomy in copyright law. It echoes the principle that music, literature, or art can be copyrighted while allowing others to explore the same ideas without infringing upon that particular expression. Sinatra's anthem also celebrates uniqueness, which is reflected in the definitions of all of the varying types of intellectual property.

The Purpose of This Blog

The articles on this blog are all written, reviewed, and edited by me, Mr Peter Adediran, the Digital Media and Intellectual Property Solicitor at PAIL Solicitors. They are intended to empower the new generation of business executives, professionals, business owners and creatives who want to keep up with intellectual property, digital media and entertainment law in the digital age. Most importantly, empower the community of creatives who want to create works "their way". In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying informed and increasing knowledge in specialised legal services is crucial for e-commerce and digital technology businesses. At PAIL® Solicitors, we understand the unique challenges start-ups, business owners, professionals, business executives, creatives, writers and talent face in protecting their intellectual property and navigating legal complexities. By reading this blog and engaging us as your legal representatives you can safeguard yours and your company's reputations, make informed financial decisions, and confidently expand into new markets by focusing on continuous learning and expertise in these areas.

This blog contains articles on the following themes:

  • Advice on Protecting Digital Content

Encouragement to Stay Informed and Protected

For creatives and businesses alike, staying informed about legal issues surrounding intellectual property is critical. Knowledge is a powerful tool for safeguarding one’s work from infringement or misuse. We encourage individuals to engage with our resources, participate in discussions, and keep abreast of developments in IP law. 

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Warning: Don’t Make Cyberbullying + Reputation Management Pre-Action Protocol Mistakes

 

We have seen a 30% increase in cyberstalking and defamation enquiries for Feb - Apr 2020 as there was for the same period in 2019. It is not surprising that online reputation management related cases will increase during this time. Closed schools and quarantine mean more people are using digital platforms for more extended periods. 

If you are going to seek an injunction or bring a reputation related claim, don't forget that last year pre-action protocols changed.  

The existing pre-action protocol rules now cover media-related claims such as defamation, privacy and data protection. You should note the following changes to avoid delays and challenges to your case unnecessarily: 

⁃ CPR 53: The Media and Communications List of the Queen's Bench Division is a special list of the High Court.

⁃ PD 53A and 53B: This refers to the decisions of the High Court who have the choice to transfer proceedings from one Division to another. In addition, new requirements have been created for Statements of Case.

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⁃ In a general sense, there will be changes to the Letter of Claim such as including relevant details of "serious harm" and copies of any transcripts

⁃ More emphasis has been placed on ADR and encourages parties to use ADR as a first point of call rather than litigation

These rules were put into place to ensure that the law recognises the specialist nature of media and communications law. 

For a full list of changes, follow the link below: 

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.

Meet The Team: Peter Adediran; Maya El Husseini; Gabrielle Felix; Poppy Harston

 
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