See how New York city landmarks and buildings went red in February 2008 in a show to help fight heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women and men in this country.
Geese fly in a V formation to increase flying range. Each goose creates uplift for the one behind it, allowing the flock to travel 71% further than if flying alone. When a goose becomes tired, it rotates back in the formation while another takes the lead. Geese also stay with sick or injured members, helping them fly or providing protection until they recover or die. The lesson is that cooperation, leadership sharing, and supporting each other allows people and geese to achieve more as a group than alone.
Handout for the Introduction to Intellectual Property for Commercial LawyersJane Lambert
This is the handout for my talk to Manchester Trainee Solicitors Group on 29 April 2015. It highlights the main points of my presentation and provides space for attendees to make their own notes.
College staff are encouraged to join focus groups to share progress and showcase practice developments with peers, receive training, and help drive improvement from the bottom up. The meetings aim to give teachers space to develop personalized approaches to improve practice based on college needs, rather than top-down mandates, and recognize that teachers themselves are the drivers of meaningful change through collaborative learning.
Presented by Adrian Tennant March 2008 to the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota (EDC) and Florida Public Relations Association, Central West Chapter (FPRA).
See how New York city landmarks and buildings went red in February 2008 in a show to help fight heart disease, the No. 1 killer of women and men in this country.
Geese fly in a V formation to increase flying range. Each goose creates uplift for the one behind it, allowing the flock to travel 71% further than if flying alone. When a goose becomes tired, it rotates back in the formation while another takes the lead. Geese also stay with sick or injured members, helping them fly or providing protection until they recover or die. The lesson is that cooperation, leadership sharing, and supporting each other allows people and geese to achieve more as a group than alone.
Handout for the Introduction to Intellectual Property for Commercial LawyersJane Lambert
This is the handout for my talk to Manchester Trainee Solicitors Group on 29 April 2015. It highlights the main points of my presentation and provides space for attendees to make their own notes.
College staff are encouraged to join focus groups to share progress and showcase practice developments with peers, receive training, and help drive improvement from the bottom up. The meetings aim to give teachers space to develop personalized approaches to improve practice based on college needs, rather than top-down mandates, and recognize that teachers themselves are the drivers of meaningful change through collaborative learning.
Presented by Adrian Tennant March 2008 to the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota (EDC) and Florida Public Relations Association, Central West Chapter (FPRA).
Tax Relief for Innovation: Patent Box and R & D Credits Regime by Dan Brookes...Jane Lambert
This is Dan Brookes's presentation to Leeds Inventors Group on 8 May 2013. Dan Brookes is a tax director of the Leeds office of BDO. The presentation is an introduction to the patent box, a tax concession for companies with qualifying patents which came into force on 1 April 2013. It introduces the regime, sets out the conditions and contains a worked example. There is also an introduction to the existing R & D credits scheme
Goodbye Gutenberg? The real impact of emerging technologies on libraries, pu...chaefele
The document discusses emerging technologies and their impact on libraries, publishing, and patrons. It provides an overview of ebooks and e-readers from the perspective of patrons, libraries, and publishers. For patrons, ebooks provide convenience but lack some of the benefits of print books. Libraries struggle with restrictive digital lending models from publishers. Publishers are concerned about protecting sales but also recognize the role of libraries. The document examines trends in ebook adoption and debates around digital rights and access.
IP for Creative and Digital IndustriesJane Lambert
The document discusses intellectual property for creative and digital industries. It lists various types of intellectual property including brands, designs, technology, creative works, trademarks, registered designs, patents, copyrights, and related rights. It also mentions people such as Jane Lambert who are specialists in areas like intellectual property law, enforcement, licensing, and insurance.
AHPC2010 - Community initiatives to increase food accessmambrosefrac
The document discusses obesity rates in the United States, noting that rates are higher among low-income individuals and children. Low-income populations face numerous challenges that contribute to higher obesity risk, including limited access to affordable healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity, cycles of food deprivation and overeating due to financial instability, and greater exposure to obesity-related marketing. Federal nutrition programs that increase access to subsidized meals are highlighted as an effective strategy for combating obesity among low-income children.
The document discusses Jesus Christ's humble nature through several Bible verses and passages. It describes how Jesus was born in a barn, rejected by many he came to save, served others as a servant, entered Jerusalem humbly on a donkey, washed his disciples' feet in humility, was silent before his accusers, was mocked by evil men, was crucified between two criminals, and stooped to our human level through his death on the cross. The purpose is to illustrate Jesus' humility and encourage the reader to invite him into their heart and life.
Bearcat Search: Implementing Federated Searching at the Newman LibraryNewman Library
A presentation by Michael Waldman, Lisa Ellis, Stephen Francoeur, Joseph Hartnett, and Rita Ormsby at the Teaching & Technology Conference, 28 March 2008, Baruch College, New York, NY
This document discusses East Amsterdam and its active communities, including geographical communities defined by neighborhoods and thematic communities focused on topics like LGBT issues, the environment, women, youth, and migrants. It notes that East Amsterdam has 120,000 inhabitants and an active and self-aware LGBT community, though safety is an issue. The local government supports LGBT emancipation through policy, projects, and community leaders, while civil society aims to mobilize citizens, organize encounters between communities, and collaborate on events like commemorations and a Gay Pride parade in East Amsterdam.
This document summarizes the physical and chemical properties of Group VII (halogen) elements. It describes their:
1) Colors and states - the halogens range from pale yellow gas (F2) to black solid (I2).
2) Reactivity trends - fluorine is the strongest oxidizing agent while iodine is the weakest. Fluoride is the weakest reducing agent and iodide is the strongest.
3) Reactions with silver nitrate and ammonia - these tests can be used to identify halide ions based on solubility differences of the precipitates formed.
These are the slides for my introduction to brands which I presented on the 25 September 2013 to an audience of 20 at 4-5 Gray's Inn Square.
This talk follows on from my Introduction to IP in June 2013 and if you have not seen those slides or read the manual it is worth doing so.
Brands are the handle by which businesses, goods and services are recognized by the market place. They include trade marks and trade names but are so much more.
Investment in branding is protected in the UK by a set of legal rules:
- the action for passing off;
- trade mark registration;
- geographical indications; and
- domain names.
The action for passing off is a judge-made doctrine that has evolved over centuries. Essentially it is a prohibition against misrepresenting one trader's goods, services or business as those of another by adopting the same or a similar sign. Essentially there are three probanda:
- reputation or goodwill;
- misrepresentation, and
- damage.
There are however two special types of passing off:
- extended passing off where the goodwill is in the product rather than the producer; and
- inverse passing off where the defendant claims the goods or services of the claimant as his or her own.
Trade marks are signs that can distinguish one trader's goods or services from those of all others. They are registered for specified goods or services which are organized into classes in accordance with the Nice Agreement. The registration of a trade mark confers the exclusive right to use the mark in relation to the specified goods or services.
A registered trade mark can be infringed by using:
- a sign that is identical to the registered mark in respect of the specified goods or services;
- a sign that is the same or similar to the registered mark in relation to the same or similar goods where because of such similarity there is a likelihood of confusion including a likelihood of association with the registered mark; and
- a sign in relation to any goods or services that is similar to a mark with a reputation where the use without due cause takes unfair advantage of or is detrimental to the registered mark.
There are a number of exceptions to the exclusive rights conferred by registration and a defendant to an infringement action will often counterclaim for the revocation or invalidation of the registered mark.
There are two special types of trade mark:
- collective marks; and
- certification marks.
Trade marks may not be registered if such registration is contrary to the public interest (absolute grounds) or conflicts with an earlier trade mark or other IP right.
WTO member states have an obligation under TRIPS to protect the i
How to Enforce your Intellectual Property Rights without Going BustJane Lambert
These are the slides of a presentation that I gave to Leeds Inventors Group in Leeds on the 15 Jan 2014 and IP North West in Accrington on 16 Jan 2014. As ever it is necessary to distinguish between "intellectual property" (the laws that protect investment in branding, design, technology and works of art and literature such trade marks, registered designs, unregistered design rights, patents and copyrights) from "intellectual assets" (the objects of such protection such as trade names, logos, designs, inventions, novels, films, computer programs and websites). Except for bootlegging, counterfeiting and piracy (certain infringements of rights in performances, trade marks and copyrights on an industrial scale) infringement of intellectual property rights is not an offence in this country. Thus it is up to each intellectual property owner to enforce his or her rights in the civil courts. Unfortunately civil litigation in England and Wales can be very expensive and the party that loses the litigation usually has to pay the party that succeeds, A survey by IPAC Ithe Intellectual Property Advisory Committee) in 2003 compared the cost of litigation in England and Wales with the cost in France, Germany, the Netherlands and the USA and found that the UK and the USA were the most expensive countries. Costs in France, Germany and the Netherlands ranged from 10,000 to 50,000 euros whereas in England it cost over £1 million to bring an action in the High Court and between £150,000 and £250,000 in the County Court. Costs in the USA were comparable but there the losing party did not usually have to pay the lawyers' fees of the successful party. Thus, the UK was the most expensive and risky country of the developed world to bring an enforcement action. This appears to have had a dampening effect on innovation in that the number of European patent applications from the UK has trailed not just the USA and Japan but also France, Germany and even the Netherlands and Switzerland which have much smaller populations. Over the last 10 years HM government has tried to reduce the cost of dispute resolution. The Patents Act 2004 enabled IPO examiners to give advisory opinions on whether a patent was valid and whether it has been infringed. In 2010 new rules were introduced to limit the recoverable costs of litigation in the Patents County Court to £50,000. In Oct 2012 a new small claims track was introduced in the Patents County Court. The costs of litigation in the UK for small and medium enterprises is now comparable to those in continental Europe. The final change came in Oct 2013 when the Patents County Court was replaced by IPEC (the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court). HM government has also negotiated an agreement with all the EU member states except Italy and Spain by which the EPO will issue a European patent for all their territories as though they were one country (unified patent) and for disputes to be decided by a single Unified Patent Court in Paris,
The document describes Airylab's HαT telescope for high resolution observation and imaging of the Sun's chromosphere in the hydrogen-alpha (Hα) band. It has a specifically coated corrector plate that acts as an energy rejection filter (ERF) to limit heat, transmitting only around the Hα band. A telecentric amplifier brings rays to a geometry compatible with Hα etalons up to 44mm in diameter. It can be used with various etalons like PST and Daystar for visual and imaging applications, and also for other uses like planetary and nebula imaging. Safety filtering is required and the user is responsible for ensuring their setup is safe.
Tax Relief for Innovation: Patent Box and R & D Credits Regime by Dan Brookes...Jane Lambert
This is Dan Brookes's presentation to Leeds Inventors Group on 8 May 2013. Dan Brookes is a tax director of the Leeds office of BDO. The presentation is an introduction to the patent box, a tax concession for companies with qualifying patents which came into force on 1 April 2013. It introduces the regime, sets out the conditions and contains a worked example. There is also an introduction to the existing R & D credits scheme
Goodbye Gutenberg? The real impact of emerging technologies on libraries, pu...chaefele
The document discusses emerging technologies and their impact on libraries, publishing, and patrons. It provides an overview of ebooks and e-readers from the perspective of patrons, libraries, and publishers. For patrons, ebooks provide convenience but lack some of the benefits of print books. Libraries struggle with restrictive digital lending models from publishers. Publishers are concerned about protecting sales but also recognize the role of libraries. The document examines trends in ebook adoption and debates around digital rights and access.
IP for Creative and Digital IndustriesJane Lambert
The document discusses intellectual property for creative and digital industries. It lists various types of intellectual property including brands, designs, technology, creative works, trademarks, registered designs, patents, copyrights, and related rights. It also mentions people such as Jane Lambert who are specialists in areas like intellectual property law, enforcement, licensing, and insurance.
AHPC2010 - Community initiatives to increase food accessmambrosefrac
The document discusses obesity rates in the United States, noting that rates are higher among low-income individuals and children. Low-income populations face numerous challenges that contribute to higher obesity risk, including limited access to affordable healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity, cycles of food deprivation and overeating due to financial instability, and greater exposure to obesity-related marketing. Federal nutrition programs that increase access to subsidized meals are highlighted as an effective strategy for combating obesity among low-income children.
The document discusses Jesus Christ's humble nature through several Bible verses and passages. It describes how Jesus was born in a barn, rejected by many he came to save, served others as a servant, entered Jerusalem humbly on a donkey, washed his disciples' feet in humility, was silent before his accusers, was mocked by evil men, was crucified between two criminals, and stooped to our human level through his death on the cross. The purpose is to illustrate Jesus' humility and encourage the reader to invite him into their heart and life.
Bearcat Search: Implementing Federated Searching at the Newman LibraryNewman Library
A presentation by Michael Waldman, Lisa Ellis, Stephen Francoeur, Joseph Hartnett, and Rita Ormsby at the Teaching & Technology Conference, 28 March 2008, Baruch College, New York, NY
This document discusses East Amsterdam and its active communities, including geographical communities defined by neighborhoods and thematic communities focused on topics like LGBT issues, the environment, women, youth, and migrants. It notes that East Amsterdam has 120,000 inhabitants and an active and self-aware LGBT community, though safety is an issue. The local government supports LGBT emancipation through policy, projects, and community leaders, while civil society aims to mobilize citizens, organize encounters between communities, and collaborate on events like commemorations and a Gay Pride parade in East Amsterdam.
This document summarizes the physical and chemical properties of Group VII (halogen) elements. It describes their:
1) Colors and states - the halogens range from pale yellow gas (F2) to black solid (I2).
2) Reactivity trends - fluorine is the strongest oxidizing agent while iodine is the weakest. Fluoride is the weakest reducing agent and iodide is the strongest.
3) Reactions with silver nitrate and ammonia - these tests can be used to identify halide ions based on solubility differences of the precipitates formed.
These are the slides for my introduction to brands which I presented on the 25 September 2013 to an audience of 20 at 4-5 Gray's Inn Square.
This talk follows on from my Introduction to IP in June 2013 and if you have not seen those slides or read the manual it is worth doing so.
Brands are the handle by which businesses, goods and services are recognized by the market place. They include trade marks and trade names but are so much more.
Investment in branding is protected in the UK by a set of legal rules:
- the action for passing off;
- trade mark registration;
- geographical indications; and
- domain names.
The action for passing off is a judge-made doctrine that has evolved over centuries. Essentially it is a prohibition against misrepresenting one trader's goods, services or business as those of another by adopting the same or a similar sign. Essentially there are three probanda:
- reputation or goodwill;
- misrepresentation, and
- damage.
There are however two special types of passing off:
- extended passing off where the goodwill is in the product rather than the producer; and
- inverse passing off where the defendant claims the goods or services of the claimant as his or her own.
Trade marks are signs that can distinguish one trader's goods or services from those of all others. They are registered for specified goods or services which are organized into classes in accordance with the Nice Agreement. The registration of a trade mark confers the exclusive right to use the mark in relation to the specified goods or services.
A registered trade mark can be infringed by using:
- a sign that is identical to the registered mark in respect of the specified goods or services;
- a sign that is the same or similar to the registered mark in relation to the same or similar goods where because of such similarity there is a likelihood of confusion including a likelihood of association with the registered mark; and
- a sign in relation to any goods or services that is similar to a mark with a reputation where the use without due cause takes unfair advantage of or is detrimental to the registered mark.
There are a number of exceptions to the exclusive rights conferred by registration and a defendant to an infringement action will often counterclaim for the revocation or invalidation of the registered mark.
There are two special types of trade mark:
- collective marks; and
- certification marks.
Trade marks may not be registered if such registration is contrary to the public interest (absolute grounds) or conflicts with an earlier trade mark or other IP right.
WTO member states have an obligation under TRIPS to protect the i
How to Enforce your Intellectual Property Rights without Going BustJane Lambert
These are the slides of a presentation that I gave to Leeds Inventors Group in Leeds on the 15 Jan 2014 and IP North West in Accrington on 16 Jan 2014. As ever it is necessary to distinguish between "intellectual property" (the laws that protect investment in branding, design, technology and works of art and literature such trade marks, registered designs, unregistered design rights, patents and copyrights) from "intellectual assets" (the objects of such protection such as trade names, logos, designs, inventions, novels, films, computer programs and websites). Except for bootlegging, counterfeiting and piracy (certain infringements of rights in performances, trade marks and copyrights on an industrial scale) infringement of intellectual property rights is not an offence in this country. Thus it is up to each intellectual property owner to enforce his or her rights in the civil courts. Unfortunately civil litigation in England and Wales can be very expensive and the party that loses the litigation usually has to pay the party that succeeds, A survey by IPAC Ithe Intellectual Property Advisory Committee) in 2003 compared the cost of litigation in England and Wales with the cost in France, Germany, the Netherlands and the USA and found that the UK and the USA were the most expensive countries. Costs in France, Germany and the Netherlands ranged from 10,000 to 50,000 euros whereas in England it cost over £1 million to bring an action in the High Court and between £150,000 and £250,000 in the County Court. Costs in the USA were comparable but there the losing party did not usually have to pay the lawyers' fees of the successful party. Thus, the UK was the most expensive and risky country of the developed world to bring an enforcement action. This appears to have had a dampening effect on innovation in that the number of European patent applications from the UK has trailed not just the USA and Japan but also France, Germany and even the Netherlands and Switzerland which have much smaller populations. Over the last 10 years HM government has tried to reduce the cost of dispute resolution. The Patents Act 2004 enabled IPO examiners to give advisory opinions on whether a patent was valid and whether it has been infringed. In 2010 new rules were introduced to limit the recoverable costs of litigation in the Patents County Court to £50,000. In Oct 2012 a new small claims track was introduced in the Patents County Court. The costs of litigation in the UK for small and medium enterprises is now comparable to those in continental Europe. The final change came in Oct 2013 when the Patents County Court was replaced by IPEC (the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court). HM government has also negotiated an agreement with all the EU member states except Italy and Spain by which the EPO will issue a European patent for all their territories as though they were one country (unified patent) and for disputes to be decided by a single Unified Patent Court in Paris,
The document describes Airylab's HαT telescope for high resolution observation and imaging of the Sun's chromosphere in the hydrogen-alpha (Hα) band. It has a specifically coated corrector plate that acts as an energy rejection filter (ERF) to limit heat, transmitting only around the Hα band. A telecentric amplifier brings rays to a geometry compatible with Hα etalons up to 44mm in diameter. It can be used with various etalons like PST and Daystar for visual and imaging applications, and also for other uses like planetary and nebula imaging. Safety filtering is required and the user is responsible for ensuring their setup is safe.