Intellectual Property

Afeni Shakur is suing Entertainment One for allegedly failing to pay royalties from album released after rapper's death.

In the final episode of Inside Tech City, Alistair Charlton speaks to head of partnerships at Tech City, Pru Ashby.

Microsoft is to buy Nokia's handset business, including the Lumia and Asha ranges, for £4.6 billion.

Chinese-based attackers who were behind the high-profile attack on the New York Times are back with evolved versions of their malware.

Samsung loses over $1bn in market value following US veto, as South Korea's concerns branded 'absurd' by expert.

GSK's patent for Tykerb revoked after company suffered from bribery allegations in China.

Every FTSE 350 company is leaking sensitive data online and failing to protect itself, KPMG report claims.

Leading UK tax reform campaigner Richard Murphy tells IBTimes UK G20 is committed to moving in right direction - but it's not enough.

Facebook has acquired London-based technology startup Monoidics to improve mobile app portfolio.

Atari founder Nolan Bushnell has blamed the company's bankruptcy on shareholders, accusing them of overly focusing on merchandise

A cyber-security expert has warned of the threat of insiders leaking business secrets to foreign hackers

US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to press China on the cyber-theft of business data.

Apple has filed a trademark application for its long-rumoured wearable device, the iWatch

As the Prism scandal continues, GCHQ director claims hackers are stealing business secrets 'on an industrial scale'.

AstraZeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot said there is "a growing need for the next generation of inhaled combination products"

Obama was reportedly planning to confront China on cyber attacks but recent revelations on US policy push president to corner.

Police have issued warnings to operators of pirating sites that they may face jail time for copyright theft

Employers face a 'massive security issue' as 91% of UK office workers admit to storing work documents on personal devices.

Commission on Theft of American Intellectual Property claims China behind 50-80% of thefts.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has called for the US government to slash corporate tax rates before it will repatriate its $100bn in offshore savings.

Deputy prime minister Eamon Gilmore says Dublin not at fault for Apple's tax avoidance schemes.

Labour unveils plans to clamp down on tax avoidance following Google, Amazon and Starbucks furore.

Google chief Matt Brittin defends tech giant in front of Public Accounts Committee on tax avoidance

US general responsible for cyber-security voices concern that attacks against the country will worsen unless new legislation is introduced.

Mobile banking apps now represent the front line of financial security as cyber criminals look to replace Bonnie and Clyde.

Trustwave's John Yeo reveals the difficulties businesses face from cyber security threats.

Two universities will receive £7.5m in government funding to research cyber security threats and train students.

European Commission accuses Motorola of abusing smartphone patent position, and says Apple sales injunctions harm consumers.

UK organisations' focus on external cyber threats is misplaced, as the majority of security breaches come from within.

ZTE has agreed to pay royalties to Microsoft on every Android and Chrome device it produces.