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“Fender’s recent copyright dispute may have started in the guitar industry, but the lessons are relevant to any business with valuable intellectual property. The case highlights the importance of choosing what rights to enforce, carefully planning your enforcement strategy and recognising that legal victories do not always translate into commercial wins.”
“Reputational damage can spread quickly, particularly online. The Court of Appeal’s decision in Bridgen v Hancock provides useful guidance on when a negative statement may be protected as honest opinion rather than amounting to actionable defamation.”
“The Supreme Court’s decision in McCafferty means landowners and businesses facing protest or other trespass activity will have to consider and formulate their response more carefully than ever before. The judgment effectively narrows the circumstances in which trespass can be prosecuted via public nuisance.“
