Latest about Intellectual Property
Google acquires 217 IBM patents
News Google adds to its intellectual property portfolio with a tonne of fresh IBM patents.
2011: The year in news
In-depth We take a look back at a year which saw corporate carnage, industry in-fighting and the passing of an industry legend.
How the Data Protection Act's death will punish the UK
In-depth If the UK hands over data protection duties to the EU, it will scare off future foreign investment, says Tom Brewster.
Kaspersky quits BSA over US piracy law support
News The Russian security company doesn't like the BSA's stance on the US Stop Online Piracy Act.
EU rules ISPs can't be forced to filter pirated content
News ISPs shouldn't be made to monitor their traffic in order to spot IP infringements, the EU has ruled.
Kroes speech fuels copyright debate
News Digital agenda champion slams “straitjacket” of single model and calls on IT industry to find “transparent” tracking technologies.
Companies flock to Tech City
News The Prime Minister praises Tech City on its first birthday after a year that has seen 600 companies set up shop in the cluster.
BT asked to sink The Pirate Bay
News The telecoms giant is asked to block The Pirate Bay, days after being given a deadline to prevent access to Newzbin 2.
