Whither Intellectual Property Law In Jersey?

Until very recently, intellectual property has played little part in the business life of Jersey. This article gives an overview of the main types of intellectual property and looks at how the law has developed in Jersey, and in comparison with certain other offshore jurisdictions. It also seeks to explore trends in this area of law, which is inextricably linked to developments in the use of technology, and how Jersey might look to develop its laws to meet these developments and to differentiate itself as a jurisdiction.