Intellectual Property: Design - Spare Parts

In Dyson Ltd v Qualtex [2004], Dyson brought proceedings against the defendant, Qualtex, a manufacturer of vacuum cleaner spare parts, alleging infringement of its unregistered design rights in various spare parts comprising different products. Unregistered design rights are unregistrable intellectual property rights that arise automatically by the operation of law and protect the owners of original designs from, amongst other things, unauthorised copying. The existence of such rights is subject to certain exceptions.

Intellectual Property:Trade Mark Infringement - Pharmaceutical Product - Exhaustion of Rights

In the case of Bolton Pharmaceutical Co 100 Limited -v- Swinghope Limited and Others [2005], the claimant was the new owner of a trade mark registered in respect of a pharmaceutical product which was commonly used to treat hypertension. It acquired the product from AZ, another pharmaceutical company, in September 2004, who had previously sold its trade mark rights to a Spanish company.

The Basic Use of a Living Trust

Estate planning is a tricky concept, but one you have to tackle. The living trust is a key component of most estate planning efforts.

Advanced Medical Directive for Terminal Patients - Terri Schiavo Case

How the Advanced Medical Directive can save a terminal patient life and make legal decisions. Briefly examines Terri Schiavo case. Why a living will, healthcare powers of attorney, healthcare proxies are not enough to save your life. When the Advanced Medical Directive is effective in medical care and Medicaid.

How To Write Your Last Will

If you are reading this, you want to know how to write a Will - a Last Will And Testament. It is actually simple. To write your own Last Will And Testament you have two choices: start from scratch or use a Last Will And Testament form.

When is a Person Too Incapacitated to Sign a Will, Trust, or Power of Attorney?

When is a person too incapacitated to sign a legal document such as a will, trust, or power of attorney? This article discusses some of the factors and legal rules that go into determining whether the person may legally sign these documents.

Free Last Will And Testament Forms

A last will or testament is a document that states the ways in which a person can arrange for the distribution of his or her property and possessions after death. Last will and testament regulates others rights over the testator's property and family after his or her death. People over the age of 18 are legally entitled to write their wills.

Discussing Wills and Powers of Attorney With Your Parents

Discussing wills and durable powers of attorney with your parents can be somewhat scary for most people. This article discusses several approaches that have proved successful for the author's clients.

Revocable Living Trust: Six Point Yearly Checkup

It's a Living Trust! A yearly checkup is a good idea to keep abreast of changes in assets, trustees and addresses. Unless this is done in the proper manner your expense and effort at setting up a trust may not result in your current wishes being honored and may result in an avoidable probate.

Last Will And Testament Formats

A last will or testament is a document that has vital information on the ratio at which a person wishes to distribute his property and possessions, after death. Last will and testament basically regulates the rights of others over the testator's property and family, after his death. Everyone, regardless of age, should prepare a will and register it, to protect their assets. People above 18 years of age are officially permitted to draft their wills. They are usually formulated with the help of typewriters or word processors.

Advance Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders Explained

An advance directive outlines what wishes your doctor must follow if you become unable to make your own medical decisions. When you're admitted to the hospital usually the staff will ask you if you have an advance directive, or you can hand your doctor and hospital staff a copy yourself if they don't ask.

Living Will - A Must

The living will is often called the will to live and is an advance healthcare directive, or a Directive to Physicians. This document sets out your wishes related to the kind of medical treatment which, should be extended or withheld if you lose your ability to communicate those wishes.

What is a Living Will, and Why You Should Inquire about One Today

Modern advancements in medicine have made it possible for us to live longer than ever before. While these advancements have substantially extended our lives, such an extension may not be desirable because it may lower our quality of life and result in a loss of our dignity. Since all competent adults have the right to make their own medical decisions, you may want to tell your doctor now not to take heroic or extraordinary means to prolong your life in the future if you become ill and there is no hope for your eventual recovery. You can do this by preparing a living will.

Creating a Last Will & Testament: a Q&A Introduction

Do you have a Last Will & Testament? If not, you should. Why let a court decide the distribution of your assets when you die? Learn the basics of creating a legal and valid Last Will and Testament.

Living Wills

Living wills are documents that contain the wishes and desires of people regarding their medical treatment in the event of their being unable to correspond with their doctors and relatives due to incapacitation. Also known as advance health care directives, living wills are legal instruments that have been signed by witnesses and notarized. A living will is enforced when the medical experts are absolutely certain that there are no possibilities for the renewal or revitalization of a person's health and that death is sure to occur sooner or later.