The quiet before the storm

IP litigation has as ever been active recently (thanks in particular for regular IPKat updates - very helpful in teaching), as have competition developments (personally I like Tesco being able to deliver my shopping at 11pm into my kitchen as I can never get out to the shops) and I've already commented on the Human Rights Council.

Other than discussions re the CBD, however, there has not been a great deal combining the three areas - which is of course of particular interest to us. This is about to change, at least here, with our expert meeting next week. This will be a 2 day invitation only roundtable meeting, reviewing 4 case studies from each of the three perspectives, and then trying to further develop legal and practical solutions which could work in each case, and more broadly. A key challenge will then be to develop future action points, both specific and general. Should be an exciting time.