Tag Archives: Licence

When is a licence a secure tenancy?

Mohamed v London Borough of Barnet (2019) EWHC 1012 (QB) Ms M was placed in temporary accommodation by LB Barnet following a homeless application. Barnet found her to be intentionally homeless but continued to provide accommodation under Children Act 1989. The … Continue reading

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Preliminary question to the ECJ: Is the breach of a software licence agreement a copyright infringement?

Brad SpitzFollowing the Paris Court of Appeal judgment of 10 May 2016 (No 14/25055), the French courts have tended to consider that a licensee who breaches the terms of a software licence agreement does not commit copyright infringement, and that … Continue reading

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Holding an oil and gas licence: a privilege, not a right

Say you are about to buy, sell, or invest in an Alberta oil and gas company. You are conducting your due diligence, negotiating the transaction documents, pursuing any necessary approvals and are looking forward to closing. Before you can proceed, … Continue reading

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Poor reception for jurisdiction challenge to global FRAND licence relief

Does the English Court have jurisdiction to grant relief in the form of a global FRAND licence in relation to a claim for infringement of UK patents, where UK sales account for only 1% or less of worldwide sales on … Continue reading

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Oil company to keep licence despite spill

Oil company to keep licence despite spill The Federal Government allows the company responsible for the Montara oil spill to keep operating in Australia. Read more on Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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