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Media & entertainment 26 Jul, 2021

Esports accelerating into mainstream entertainment market

Imagine a nascent but fast-growing global market generating revenues running to billions of dollars and annual audiences well into the hundreds of...

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Coupon and court

Media & entertainment 21 Jul, 2021

Media liability claims case studies

We have a look at three examples of media liability claims.

Case study

Digital healthcare 8 Jul, 2021

Digital leaders found in surprising locations

Africa is full of surprises and Rwanda’s emergence as a digital leader is one that has caught many people off-guard. From its digital-first healthc...

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Intellectual property 5 Jul, 2021

IP claims case study: Print parallel

Fashion retailer defends use of pattern after artist alleges infringement

Case study

Digital healthcare 30 Jun, 2021

CFC adds risk management service to eHealth product suite

CFC has enhanced its eHealth product suite with the addition of a range of risk management services for policyholders provided through an exclusive...

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Digital healthcare 19 May, 2021

Rwanda: An unlikely lesson in digital health

CFC Summit 2021: Tim Boyce – Head of Professions & Healthcare, CFC

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Intellectual property 22 Apr, 2021

The case of the courtroom caterpillar

Two caterpillar cakes battling over intellectual property (IP) rights have sent newswires into overdrive in recent days. The fight has fast become...

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Smart devices

Technology 17 Mar, 2021

What is the Internet of Things?

Dongles, Fitbits, Alexa, smart watches and more - we are all familiar with these handy pieces of tech. With ever-increasing functionality and user...

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Cyber 15 Mar, 2021

CFC acquires Insane Technologies

CFC extends global cyber incident response team with acquisition of Insane Technologies.

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Intellectual property 9 Mar, 2021

Popular IP insurance myths debunked

IP insurance can appear more complicated than it really is and cause some businesses to think they don’t need it, find out why they really do.

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Digital healthcare 1 Mar, 2021

Three digital healthcare trends to look out for in 2021

COVID-19 has brought about profound changes in the way that we interact with the world around us. One of the most significant transformations we’ve...

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Intellectual property 2 Feb, 2021

IP protection – more than just an insurance policy

The vast majority of businesses today of most sizes and in most industries, will have an IP risk whether they realise this or not.

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Intellectual property 25 Jan, 2021

IP claims case study: Green grievance

Renewable energy company pursues competitor’s patent infringement

Case study

Digital healthcare 6 Jan, 2021

The rapid adoption of telemedicine

Despite the imperfections of telemedicine services many expect their usage to accelerate, with telehealth becoming more deeply embedded into the ca...

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Intellectual property 30 Nov, 2020

IP claims case study: Software squabble

Financial software platform alleged to have infringed competitor's patent

Case study

Intellectual property 6 Nov, 2020

IP risks in M&A transactions: The growing IP infringement exposure

Learn about how IP insurance can offer enhanced cover during an M&A transactions

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Intellectual property 14 Oct, 2020

New solution from CFC addresses IP risks in M&A transactions

CFC has launched a new solution aimed to address intellectual property (IP) infringement risks facing buyers undertaking a merger or acquisition.

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Intellectual property 13 Oct, 2020

IP insurance and M&A

Mergers and acquisitions activity (M&A) can involve a buyer acquiring an entire business or simply the acquisition of specific assets. In both case...

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