Patently obvious
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The U.K. has patents handling construction, but there appears to be not much enforcement involved. Architectural designs could be safeguarded by patents, but various aspects of architecture may not be subject to patents. The chief ways buildings can be safeguarded from copying are discussed.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2003
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Facade and form: the flexible friends of inquiring minds
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A CPD talk at the Inner Temple entitled 'The Conduct of a Public Inquiry', focused on the legal and practical problems encountered in conducting an inquiry. The insight was given into the workings behind the facade of the most public of public events, which is valuable.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2004
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Beyond reason
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Arbitrators in construction disputes must provide reasons for their awards under the Arbitration Act 1996. Having gone to the trouble and expense of arbitration, the parties usually want to know why they have won or more importantly lost.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2005
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