Legal brand valuation news

Valuing IP in divorce

IP is an important consideration that is often overlooked in determining ancillary relief in divorce.

The future of IP valuations in disputes

With reference to recent examples such as esure Insurance Ltd v Direct Line Insurance Plc, this article from Intangible Business examines the role of intellectual property in disputes, the role of the expert witness and what to look out for in the future.

The importance of IP in disputes

Intellectual property (IP) can often form the backbone of disputes and commercial activity. Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business, examines why it often missed and why is it so valuable.

5 ways to get the most out of valuation experts

Valuations often underpin disputes and non-contentious cases. Exclusive research from Intangible Business reveals the top five ways to improve the use of valuation experts.

Ebay: saint or sinner?

Is eBay a consumer champion promoting free enterprise or is it wrongfully facilitating the trade of illegal goods? Two conflicting answers have been given by European and US courts.

Ebay fined for counterfeits

EBay is fined £31.9m for trading in counterfeit goods. Stuart Whitwell, joint managing director of Intangible Business, comments.

Valuation In Practice

Intangible Business publishes exclusive research into how lawyers use valuations.

The impact of SFAS 141

The major accounting initiative designed to improve the reporting of intangible value in the US was supposed to bring greater clarity. But a new study shows that SFAS 141, like IFRS 3, has failed to live up to the hype.

Quantifying intangible losses & damages

Intangible assets frequently account for a significant portion of a business' value. Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business explains how to quantify losses and damages from intangible assets.

Counterfeit & copycat: Keeping it Real

Copycat and counterfeit activity is booming so what are brands doing to turn back the tide and keep their reputations intact?

It's time we killed the copycats

Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business, comments on copycat activity with fashion brands.

Copycat & Counterfeit: Fair or Unfair?

Intangible Business launches its summary report into copycat and counterfeit activity: 'Copying: Fair or Unfair'. Included are case studies of recent court action from brands such as Chloe, L'Oreal, Jimmy Choo, Monsoon and Levi's.

Floating Assets

Chris Langridge, partner at Cripps Harries Hall, explains the growing issue of law firms converting to public companies. Their valuable brands, as valued by Intangible Business, add to the attraction.

Topshop ordered to destroy dresses 'copied from Chloe design'

Thayne Forbes, joint managing director of Intangible Business was expert witness in a landmark counterfeiting case and comments on the latest Topshop vs Chloe counterfeit action.

Cadbury finds itself in a sticky mess

Cadbury Schweppes is set to be sentenced by a British court for hygiene offences. Not the wash-your-hand kind, the contamination kind. Stuart Whitwell, joint managing director of Intangible Business, discusses the implications.