Peter Byrd, Associate
Peter specialises in advising on the creation, exploitation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, in particular in relation to patents, trade marks, design rights and copyright.
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About
Peter specialises in advising on the creation, exploitation and enforcement of intellectual property rights, in particular in relation to patents, trade marks, design rights and copyright. Peter has acted in cases before the UK's Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, High Court and Court of Appeal. He has worked with clients covering a broad range of industry sectors including fashion, retail, food and drink, sports, leisure, entertainment and technology.Peter has previous experience advising on commercial and corporate transactions, property and construction matters as well as a six month secondment to the in house legal team at Debenhams Plc.
Peter is admitted to practice in England and Wales
Experience
- Advising businesses in relation to the infringement and validity of intellectual property rights including patents, trade marks, design rights and copyright
- Advising on and implementing brand clearance, trade mark protection and enforcement strategies for brand owners
- Advising on co-existence and collaboration agreements
Our thinking
Peter Byrd
The Tricky Issue of Joint Authorship in Copyright Works
Where more than one person creates a work, it can be deemed ‘joint authorship’ and each has the same rights as a sole author would.
Charlotte Duly
IP in a Pod: Social Media
What IP issues surround the use and protection of hashtags, memes, GIFs and stickers?
Peter Byrd
IP in a Pod: Designs and design rights - part 2 (UK rights)
The second part of our two-part episode on designs and design rights.
Peter Byrd
IP in a Pod: Designs and design rights – part 1 (EU rights)
David, Pete and Rahim discuss registered and unregistered design rights in the European Union.
Peter Byrd
Brexit: Important copyright considerations for Broadcasters and other copyright owners
At the end of December 2020, as the transition period will end meaning that EU law and treaties will cease to apply.
Noel Wardle
Noel Wardle and Peter Byrd write for Chemist and Druggist on the possible next steps for Amazon Pharmacy
Peter Byrd
Brand Audits: Is your house in order?
Peter looks at the importance of brand audits and the key things you should consider when completing one.
Charlotte Duly
IP in a Pod: Brand Audits
Discussing the importance of brand audits and the key points to consider when completing one.
Peter Byrd
IP in a Pod: The ownership of content created at home - part 2
In this episode we discuss the use of third party content and infringement of third party rights.
Peter Byrd
IP in a Pod: The ownership of content created at home - part 1
Are you using the lockdown to create online content at home? Here's some key points to consider.
Peter Byrd
Using the lockdown to create content at home? Here are some things to think about…
The Coronavirus crisis caused a spike in the amount of creative content being developed by individuals at home for consumption online.
Charlotte Duly
IP in a Pod: What impact has COVID-19 had on the world of IP?
Our team explore how COVID-19 has impacted IP.
Charlotte Duly
IP in a Pod: The impact of Megxit – A trade mark lawyer’s perspective
A look at the 'Sussex Royal' brand and the trademark issues around it.
Charlotte Duly
IP in a Pod: Sky v Skykick
Looking at the recent CJEU judgment in Sky v Skykick.
Peter Byrd
Can you resell an e-book online?
Does EU law allow for the second hand sale of an e-book?
Peter Byrd
ECJ Ruling on EU Trade Mark Jurisdiction: Online Infringers Can No Longer ‘Hide’ From Justice
An ECJ ruling clarifies the power of EU Trade Mark Courts in Member States.
Peter Byrd
Whytes Bikes are triumphant in a copyright infringement claim concerning their stag logo
A recent case concerning copyright infringement provides a useful reminder of how witness evidence can make or break a case.
Peter Byrd
Fake News – Select Committee proposes radical shift in the balance of power - from the platform to the people
The House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee published their final report, titled ‘Disinformation and ‘fake news’’.
Peter Byrd
Changes to UK Trade Mark Law – what you need to know
Changes to the UK Trade Mark Act are coming on the 14 January 2019, to implement the 2015 Trade Marks Directive.
Keir Gordon
Charles Russell Speechlys advises on sale of the Zenium Group to CyrusOne
Zenium is a leading hyperscale data center provider in Europe.