The Corona Virus Pandemic has had far reaching consequences which we are all aware of. Below is a brief look at how COVID-19 has raised various issues relating to Intellectual Property. It is not intended to be a review of the most significant issues created by the pandemic, but rather a look at how intellectual …
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Being on lockdown during the Coronavirus Pandemic has made many people reflect on the things they are missing: time with friends and family; visiting cafes; dinner at restaurants; and even a drink at the bar. This made me think of the place I would most like to visit and the drink I would most likely …
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Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if your life depended on it by Chris Voss with Tahl Raz is a fantastic book for understanding the dynamics involving in a negotiation (including during a hostage situation). It brings together lessons and key take aways whilst highlighting the contributing issues by using real life case studies. The …
Summary: This is a review of the changes to the management and organisation of US forces in Iraq to combat AQI by the General who was in overall command. McChrystal takes the reader on tour of different management styles and reflects on the benefits of an interconnected and agile task force when fighting an enemy …
Summary: Read the story of Pixar’s CEO as he takes the company from before Toy Story to after the IPO, including some very special conversations with Steve Jobs in between. Reasons to read: This book has quite a few very good examples of the important commercial considerations any creative businesses or IP practitioners should have …
The Australian Open saw a new champion in Naomi Osaka, who despite winning the US Open, was not seen as a favourite to win. Osaka was in the headlines for a different reason in the lead up to the final. It was reported that her image had been "whitewashed" for an advert with a Japanese …
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Tennis is not something that's gets mentioned much in the same sentence as environmental issues. Roger Federer has encouraged environmental campaigns in the past, but there are not many players who could be considered eco- warriors (Billie Jean King being the exception). However, all you need to do is look in your kit bag and around your club and you will notice how being a tennis enthusiast can end up being not the best for the environment. A lot of plastic and single use/ disposable items can be used over the course of a tennis match. It doesn't have to be that way though. So before you put on a fresh overgrip or throw away a tin a balls after only one use, I recommend that you read 7 ways in which you can be an environmentally conscious tennis player (please think before printing this article).
John Shaw 