Chair of Intellectual Property Law Committee
Catriona Smith, Rouse Legal
cmsmith@rouse.com
10/03/2014 - Response to the European Commission Public Consultation on the review of the EU copyright rules
The consultation paper focussed on the challenge of ensuring that “the EU copyright regulatory framework stays fit for purpose in the digital environment to support creation and innovation, tap the full potential of the Single Market, foster growth and investment in [the EU] economy and promote cultural diversity”. The Committee responded in detail to the consultation paper.
13/08/2013 - Response to IPO Technical review of draft legislation on copyright exceptions (concerning Data Analysis, Education, Research, Libraries and Archives)
01/08/2013 - Response to Law Commission consultation: Patents, Trade Marks and Design Rights: Groundless Threats
01/08/2013 - Response to IPO consultation: Technical review of draft legislation on copyright exceptions
22/10/2012 - FTI Consulting report on the Economic Impact of Alternative Locations
FTI Consulting report on the Economic Impact of Alternative Locations for the Central Division of the Unified Patent Court
03/10/2012 - Response to IPO consultation: Reform of the UK Designs Legal Framework
Response to IPO consultation: Reform of the UK Designs Legal Framework
22/03/2012 - Response to Intellectual Property Office “Consultation on proposals to change
Response to Intellectual Property Office “Consultation on proposals to change the UK's copyright system”
08/03/2011 - Response to IPO Consultation on Amendments to Design Legislation
Response to IPO Consultation on Amendments to Design Legislation
04/03/2011 - Response to the IPO Call for Evidence "Review of Intellectual Property
Response to the IPO Call for Evidence "Review of Intellectual Property and Growth"
12/10/2009 - Response to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills' consultation
Response to the Department for Business Innovation and Skills' consultation on legislation to address illicit Peer-to-Peer file sharing
28/07/2009 - Response to consultation on Reform of the Patents County Court
Response to consultation on Reform of the Patents County Court
05/11/2008 - Response to UK Intellectual Property Office's Consultation on Penalties for Copy
Response to UK Intellectual Property Office's Consultation on Penalties for Copy
25/10/2007 - Response to Intellectual Property Office Review of Copyright Tribunals
Response to Intellectual Property Office Review of Copyright Tribunals