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 6  6 February 2007
Features:
Patent Licensing -
In Medlmmune, Inc. v Genentech Inc., the United States Supreme Court rules on whether a patent licensee can challenge the validity of a patent while continuing to make royalty payments under a licensing agreement.
Privacy -
In Niema Ash & another v Loreena McKennitt and others, the Court of Appeal rules on the UK's developing law of privacy in the case of a celebrity seeking to protect private and confidential information.
Copyright -
In Google/Copiepresse, the Court of First Instance of Brussels upholds the original judgment that Google's 'News' service violates Belgian copyright law.
Employer Liability -
In Delfino v Agilent Technologies, Inc., a Californian Court of Appeal holds that an employer cannot be held civilly liable for the actions of their employees on the internet.
Spam -
In Microsoft Corporation v Paul McDonald, the court rules that an email service provider has the right to seek damages and an injunction against the sender of unsolicited electronic communications.
Whistleblowing -
In Evans v Bolton School, the Court of Appeal rules on the scope of protection available to a whistleblower where an employee attempts to illustrate a breach of the Data Protection Act to his employer.
Domain Names -
In Ryanair Limited v Michael Coulston, a WIPO Panel rules in favour of the Respondent over the domain name 'ryanaircampaign.org', on the basis that it was a non-commercial opinion forum website.
Online Gambling -
In Zeturf Ltd v GIE Pari Mutual Urbain, the Maltese Court of Appeal refuses to enforce a French court judgment ordering a Maltese-licensed betting operator to cease taking bets in France.
Electronic Evidence -
In L v L et al, the court rules on a failure to follow procedures on the obtaining and disclosure of evidence when obtaining a computer hard drive in a civil case between a husband and wife.
Domain Names -
In Playboy Enterprises International Inc v Trevor Hughes, a Nominet expert rules on the ownership of the domain name 'playboyracing.co.uk'.
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