Guernsey Image Rights Discussed At House Of Lords

The protection of image rights was explored at the recent Intellectual Property Lawyers' Organisation (TIPLO) dinner at the House of Lords.

Carey Olsen lawyer Elaine Gray was part of a panel discussing the topic that included Michael Bloch QC, Clive Thorne, TIPLO Chairman and Partner at RPC, and Christine O'Neill, Chairman and Partner at Brodies LLP.

Among the guests were Martin Howe QC, one of the lawyers who acted for Rihanna in Fenty v Arcadia when the pop singer made a successful claim against Topshop for using her image without her consent, and Patents Court judge, Sir Richard Arnold.

Advocate Gray said: "Being part of this prestigious panel demonstrates that the UK is taking notice of Guernsey's ground-breaking intellectual property work. Carey Olsen is leading the market in this rapidly-evolving area.