Where does the time go....

Apologies for radio silence - slim excuses of marking, writing and indeed trying to keep up with lots of recent developments.

Thanks to the IPkat for prompt report and excellent summary of the Miss World/Channel 4 battle. http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2007/05/free-speech-v-tms-high-court-approach.html Nice to see trade mark and human rights considered again, would have been even nicer to see some really detailed analysis.

Thanks again to the IPkat for report on the ECHR consideration of an incredibly complex battle regarding the right to use "Stolichnaya" and other alcoholic trade marks (well you know what I mean). The most important point for us is the confirmation (post Budweiser, I'm beginning to see a trend) that trade marks will be considered within the scope of the ECHR right to enjoyment of property. http://cmiskp.echr.coe.int/tkp197/view.asp?item=82&portal=hbkm&action=html&highlight=&sessionid=921606&skin=hudoc-en