Copyright expires on Disney’s earliest Mickey Mouse creation.
Copyright is a type of property which protects a number of different ‘works’ including original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic…
Blog
Katy has specialisted in Intellectual Property since completing her Traineeship with the firm and qualifying as a Solicitor.
She advises individuals, businesses and public sector bodies on a wide range of Intellectual Property matters including commercialisation, licensing, the protection of confidential information and general commercial contracts. Katy has a particular interest in research and commercial collaborations and copyright law.
Katy strives to provide excellent client care and commercially focused advice. She is also a Notary Public.
Katy Dow's articles
Blog
Key Points for your commercial contracts
As many people will be aware, it is good practice for a contract to be in place for any commercial relationship. These can set out a…
Blog
How to avoid copyright infringement
The expanse of the internet is a treasure trove of data, photos, information and much more. The use of this readily available information…
Blog
From Champagne to Arbroath Smokies; Trade Mark Protected Geographical Indication and Protected Designation of Origin products
When thinking about trade marks, many of us will know that these require to be distinctive for the goods and services which are being…
Blog
What makes a trade mark distinctive?
With the news beginning to focus on life other than Covid, there has been an increase in media attention on trade mark infringements. In…