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By Anthony Verna.

http://tmcentlawforum.blogspot.com/

Aug 16
Is your trademark "fanciful"?

Is your trademark "fanciful"?

Is your trademark "fanciful"?
Aug 16
The FTC won’t fine my company for violations of advertising laws, right?

The FTC won’t fine my company for violations of advertising laws, right?

The FTC won’t fine my company for violations of advertising laws, right?Wrong.
Aug 16
Anthony's CLE class schedule

Anthony's CLE class schedule

We at Kravitz & Verna LLC would like to thank the Rutgers Law School-Camden (Anthony's alma mater) and the Jenkins Law Library for recognizing Anthony as knowledgeable in intellectual property.

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Current copyright readings

Bibliography of current articles on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Teach Act and other copyright issues. By M. Claire Stewart.

http://copyrightreadings.blogspot.com/

Oct 4
Wal-Mart Drops DRM Servers, Customers Lose Music

Wal-Mart Drops DRM Servers, Customers Lose Music

Wal-Mart Drops DRM Servers, Customers Lose Musicby Scott NicholsPC World, publication date: 29 September 2008 "Wal-Mart is just following the recent trend of screwing over customers by dropping DRM, as led by Microsoft and Yahoo. Sure,…
May 23
First Sale Victory in Vernor

First Sale Victory in Vernor

First Sale Victory in Vernorby WILLIAM PATRYPatry Copyright Blog, publication date: 22 May 2008 "...Judge Jones found that the transactions were legal. To do so, he had to wade through a thicket of court of appeals' opinions, ultimately…
May 23
Microsoft news: confirms a broadcast flag, announces ODF support, drops book program

Microsoft news: confirms a broadcast flag, announces ODF support, drops book program

A very interesting week for Microsoft news: confirms a broadcast flag, announces ODF support, drops book programMicrosoft confirms Windows adheres to broadcast flagby Greg SandovalCNet News, publication date:18 May 2008 Open-Source File…

Rank this Week: 1685

Lawgarithms

Issue-spotting the Live Web. Covers blogging, copyright, licenses, privacy, software, syndication and more. By Denise Howell.

http://blogs.zdnet.com/Howell

Nov 16
Touched by the TSA

Touched by the TSA

Stop the security line, I want to get off. And I’m taking my kid with me.
Nov 16
Touched by the TSA

Touched by the TSA

Time was when having "the talk" with your kids meant the birds and the bees. Nowadays parents also have to be ready to explain shoe- and underwear-bombers, molotov toothpaste, and the touchy-feely TSA.
Nov 9
Video Kinect: The telepresent under the tree

Video Kinect: The telepresent under the tree

Over the weekend I picked up our Kinect Sensor; at $149 including a the

Rank this Week: 1754

IP Litigation Law Blog

Covers contingent fee, alternative billing, copyright lawsuits and patent lawsuits. By Mann Law Group.

http://www.iplitigationblog.com/

Dec 1
Be Careful What You Wish For...

Be Careful What You Wish For...

The eyes of the patent world were on Seattle this week as an Order denying injunctive relief was handed down in the ongoing Microsoft v. Motorola heavyweight title bout. While I will leave it to others to discuss the minutiae and determine…
Oct 17
I Resemble That Remark

I Resemble That Remark

It is always amusing to watch the intellectual gymnastics of clever people trying to defend the intellectually indefensible. Seventh Circuit Appellate Judge Richard Posner'r recent, article, "Patent Trolls Be Gone" (You talkin' to me,…
Feb 9
Flying Coach

Flying Coach

Or, "Those Who Live By The Sword..." Here's an amusing little class action case filed in Seattle this week. Seems Coach, Inc., well known purveyors of high end handbags and such, in their never-ending zeal to protect innocent consumers…

Rank this Week: 1756

Contemporary Intellectual…

Contemporary Intellectual Property, Licensing & Information Law

Covers intellectual property, licensing law, privacy, data protection and security and UCITA. By Raymond T. Nimmer.

http://www.ipinfoblog.com/

Aug 28
Arbitration as a consumer dispute resolution tool

Arbitration as a consumer dispute resolution tool

Several months ago the Supreme Court insulated arbitration clauses in consumer and other small claims settings from the most frequent challenge to their enforceability – the allegation that they are unconscionable unless they allow class…
Aug 8
Trademarks used functionally and not as a mark

Trademarks used functionally and not as a mark

Trademark law gives the mark owner a right to protect against conduct that is likely to create confusion about sources or sponsorship of a product or service. But trademark law does not give the mark owner control over all use of the image,…
Jul 30
Data protection privacy - meet the First Amendment

Data protection privacy - meet the First Amendment

I and others had been wondering when the political frenzy to protect pseudo privacy (actually, personal data protection) laws and regulations restricting a person or a corporation’s use of non-sensitive, personal information about another…

Rank this Week: 1786

Copyright, Intellectual Property,…

Copyright, Intellectual Property, Computer, Internet, e-Commerce Law

Covers IP/IT law, with a strong focus on copyright and internet law. By Barry Sookman.

http://www.barrysookman.com

Jun 18
Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-06-18

Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-06-18

Retirement of Mario Bouchard http://wp.me/p3flp9-2NA Can a Website Disclaimer Prevent Declaratory Judgment Actions in IP Cases? Maybe…or Maybe Not http://buff.ly/126bL5l The Internet Society Wants to Punch Your Nose and Commoditize You…
Jun 18
Implications of Canada’s Anti-SPAM Legislation (CASL) for IT Busine

Implications of Canada’s Anti-SPAM Legislation (CASL) for IT Busine

Yesterday, Andre Leduc of Industry Canada, Lynn Perrault of the CRTC, along with Toronto IT lawyers Mike Fekete and Mark Hayes, spoke at IT.Can’s The 2003 Information Technology Law Spring Forum. Their topic was the Implications of…
Jun 17
Retirement of Mario Bouchard from Copyright Board

Retirement of Mario Bouchard from Copyright Board

Claude Majeau, Vice-Chairman & CEO of the Copyright Board just announded the retirement of Mario Bouchard, General Counsel of the Board. Here is a copy of the announcement: Retirement of Mario Bouchard / Retraite de Mario Bouchard…

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TIPS: Perspectives on Intellectual…

TIPS: Perspectives on Intellectual Property Law

Covers traditional intellectual property (copyrights, patents and trademarks) and more nuanced areas of law, including media, technology, franchising, e-commerce, entertainment and advertising.By Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP.

http://www.wallertips.com/

Jun 7
Foreign Sales Exhaust U.S. Copyrights, But Not Patent Right

Foreign Sales Exhaust U.S. Copyrights, But Not Patent Right

In late March 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the so-called “first sale” doctrine authorizes the importation and resale in the United States of copies of a copyrighted work lawfully made and purchased abroad. See…
May 29
Validity of Document Scanning Patent at Heart of Aggressive Licensing Program Challenged

Validity of Document Scanning Patent at Heart of Aggressive Licensing Program Challenged

In recent months many companies have received letters notifying them that a patent may prohibit a routine office function: scanning documents and having the documents sent automatically over a local network to an email address. It sounds like…
May 24
Common Myths: Registering Stylized Trademark

Common Myths: Registering Stylized Trademark

There are a number of intellectual property myths that attorneys hear over and over again. Periodically, we’ll feature some of these myths and examine the reality. Myth: I should register my trademark precisely as I use it today —…

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Academic Copyright

Covers law, culture and the use of intellectual property by scholars, teachers, students and librarians. By Elizabeth Townsend Gard.

http://academiccopyright.typepad.com/academiccopyright/

Jul 23
New blogging home

New blogging home

I am now blogging regularly at the Tulane Law School website.
Apr 2
The Schloss case

The Schloss case

It is strange... there hasn't been a lot (and by that I mean NO) discussion of the Schloss case on any of the listservs that come in... wierd. I'm not sure why. It seems to be staying under the radar. But I think it seems like a good…
Apr 2
Guest Blogging at Terra Nova

Guest Blogging at Terra Nova

Rachel and I are guest blogging over at Terra Nova this month. We are very excited.... http://terranova.blogs.com/. Also, episodes 1-7 of Fizzy's Second Life can be seen at http://fizzysecondlife.blogspot.com/.

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BSA Audit Blog

Covers software audits, including Microsoft, BSA, and Adobe audits. By Scott & Scott.

http://www.scottandscottllp.com/main/blogindex.aspx?id=170

May 10
New Opportunities for the Business Software Alliance

New Opportunities for the Business Software Alliance

The Business Software Alliance (“BSA”) commented on a White House announcement indicating its intent to negotiate a new trade agreement with the European Union. The press release quoted former BSA CEO Robert Holleyman as saying…
Mar 26
Is it Possible to Short-Circuit a Software Audit?

Is it Possible to Short-Circuit a Software Audit?

Companies react in different ways after receiving a letter from the Business Software Alliance (BSA) or the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) demanding a software audit. Some ignore the letter, assuming it to be…
Jan 22
BSA Adds IBM to its Member List

BSA Adds IBM to its Member List

The Business Software Alliance (BSA) recently announced that IBM has joined the software-industry organization as a new member. It remains unclear at this stage whether the new relationship will have an impact on future BSA software audits.…

Rank this Week: 1879

free the books

Covers the international treaties and copyright laws that govern foreign works. From the University of Texas Libraries.

http://blogs.lib.utexas.edu/freethebooks

Apr 8
Golan v. Holder gets a second wind

Golan v. Holder gets a second wind

As Lessig described it, “from the there’s-no-way-in-hell-you’ll-win-that-one department,” the case challenging the US roll-back of public domain status for foreign works that entered the pd here because their copyright owners failed…
Jan 23
Air and Simple Gifts: Public domain shines within latest composition

Air and Simple Gifts: Public domain shines within latest composition

I was so happy all day long on Tuesday, watching the country, indeed the world, watch us welcome a new administration. One of the high-points was the fabulous rendering by four of the world’s finest musicians (even if they recorded it in…
Jan 16
Ah, is the public in for a treat!

Ah, is the public in for a treat!

A little off-topic, about the public interest in access to the goings on of the justice system more so than the public interest in access to the works the public is entitled to use as it sees fit when coyright has done its job already —…

Rank this Week: 1932

Fairly Used

Discusses news in the Copyright and Fair Use industry, as well as updates to the Stanford Copyright and Fair Use site.

http://fairuse.stanford.edu/blog/

Jan 6
Attack on Open Acce

Attack on Open Acce

Even very popular government mandates have opponents, and the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Public Access Policy certainly has its critics. According to the agency, “The NIH Public Access Policy implements Division G, Title II, …
Jul 4
Behind the Scenes With Winston Tabb, Representing Libraries at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Behind the Scenes With Winston Tabb, Representing Libraries at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
Apr 22
Copyright Case Summaries: Interview with Cicely Wilson and Courtney Minick of Justia

Copyright Case Summaries: Interview with Cicely Wilson and Courtney Minick of Justia

Above: Cicely Wilson and Courtney Minick of Justia, holding Sheba and Belle, respectively

Rank this Week: 1940

Tsibouris & Associates Law…

Tsibouris & Associates Law Blog

Covers trademarks and copyrights.

http://mt-law.com

Oct 10
To hire a brain injury lawyer is to hire an expert

To hire a brain injury lawyer is to hire an expert

Hiring a head injury solicitor is necessary when someone is a victim of such an injury, and certainly a serious one. There are many possible reasons why such an injury can be brought about. It can be due to medical negligence or it could be…
Oct 2
Work through injury with the best lawyer

Work through injury with the best lawyer

Today there are many people out there who are looking for help with personal injury matters and if you are one of them then it is time to pick up the phone and call a good lawyer who can help you with everything that needs to be done when you…
Aug 20
Help the injured!

Help the injured!

Since a lot of injuries are brought to the court you can understand how many issues laywers are to deal with. Indeed, injury victims are those who should be protected from the cruel society. That is why you can find any lawyer who will be…

Rank this Week: 1964

TechKnowledgy Blog

Covers law and technology, including eCommerce, trademarks, software licensing, privacy, copyright, domain names and open source. By Tim Feathers and Steve Cosentino.

http://techknowledgyblog.squarespace.com/techknowledgy-blog/

Mar 2
Re-Registration not Registration for Cybersquatting Bad Faith

Re-Registration not Registration for Cybersquatting Bad Faith

The 9th circuit recently held that the re-registration of a domain name was not the same as an initial registration for purposes of forming bad faith in a cybersquatting claim. The defendant in GoPets Ltd.v Hise, 657 F.3rd 1024 (9th…
Oct 11
California Enacts Social Networking Law Aimed at Employer

California Enacts Social Networking Law Aimed at Employer

California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed into law a California Labor Code addition called Employer Use of Social Media. The new law is aimed at employers who request social media account access or content from employees or…
Jan 19
New Wave of Generic Top-Level Domains Will Impact Trademark Enforcement

New Wave of Generic Top-Level Domains Will Impact Trademark Enforcement

The ever expanding list of available generic top-level internet domains (gTLDs) is about to get longer. Popular gTLDs include the familiar .com, .net and .org, but the total list has now grown to 22, including .info, .biz, and .pro. In…

Rank this Week: 2025

Rules For The Revolution: The…

Rules For The Revolution: The Podcast

Answering your questions about podcasting, new media and the law.

http://www.rulesfortherevolution.com

Nov 11
Supernova – What Fair Use Questions Do You Have?

Supernova – What Fair Use Questions Do You Have?

On December 1 and 2, Supernova will be back in San Francisco with a really great assortment of discussions (agenda) and an extraordinary group of provacative speakers (speaker list).
Feb 8
We're Hiring at Vogele | Associates!

We're Hiring at Vogele | Associates!

I’m looking to hire a part time Law Office Administrator and Bookkeeper. The full description and application instructions are as follows: Position: Contract Law Office Administrator & Bookkeeper. Hours & Pay Rate: Part time,…
Sep 8
No “fair use” for the Harry Potter Lexicon

No “fair use” for the Harry Potter Lexicon

The opinion in the Warner Brothers Entertainment & JK Rowling v. RDR Books case just came down, and it’s an interesting outcome. The court found infringement of the reproduction right, but not the derivative works right. The court…

Rank this Week: 2074

Reasonable Balance

Covers copyright and music. By Nancy Prager.

http://nancyprager.wordpress.com

Jul 20
Intellectual Property Enforcement: Have your voice heard

Intellectual Property Enforcement: Have your voice heard

The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008 (the “PRO-IP Act”) enhanced civil and criminal penalties for intellectual property infringement as well as established the Intellectual Property Enforcement…
Jul 16
Developing a Code of Conduct to Implement The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights, Round 1

Developing a Code of Conduct to Implement The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights, Round 1

Earlier this year President Obama released the “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights” as part of the “Consumer Data Privacy in a Networked World: A Framework for Protecting Privacy and Promoting Innovation in the Global Digital Economy.”…
Jul 2
Ideas and the Law: Using Intellectual Property to Protect You (Trademarks and Trade Secrets)

Ideas and the Law: Using Intellectual Property to Protect You (Trademarks and Trade Secrets)

In the previous posts in the Ideas and the Law Series I addressed the challenges people face protecting ideas once they have been disclosed to third parties.

Rank this Week: 2083

Copyright & Trademark Matters

Offers insights and developments in copyright and trademark law. By Mintz Levin.

http://www.copyrighttrademarkmatters.com

Jun 18
Counterfeits, Trademark Infringement, and Contributory Liability: Your Vendors are Your Problem

Counterfeits, Trademark Infringement, and Contributory Liability: Your Vendors are Your Problem

Written by: Susan Neuberger Weller Counterfeit goods seem to be everywhere, and efforts to police their ubiquitous existence often seem futile. However, a recent decision involving counterfeit Coach products should inspire those who…
Jun 17
More About Trademark Surnames: The Borghese Dispute

More About Trademark Surnames: The Borghese Dispute

Written by: Susan Neuberger Weller Right on the heels of our surname blog comes a New York Times article on a long-running trademark litigation over rights to the Borghese surname. The Borgheses hail from an Italian noble family and…
Jun 12
Loutboutin Sees Red Again: Protecting Color as a Trademark

Loutboutin Sees Red Again: Protecting Color as a Trademark

Written by: Susan Neuberger Weller Christian Louboutin filed suit last week in Federal District Court in New York against Charles Jourdan Fashion Footwear and unnamed companies and John and Jane Does for trademark counterfeiting and…

Rank this Week: 2092

Panzer on Point

Covers the areas and intersections of technology and intellectual property law. By Doug Panzer.

http://law.96exposures.com/

Apr 3
Weird Al Says Sony Ripped Him Off (Like a Surgeon?)

Weird Al Says Sony Ripped Him Off (Like a Surgeon?)

I'm sure the record companies have been fleecing the artists for decades, but this is just flat out theft if it's true. Somebody's accountant should end up in maximum security. That would stop the trend.'Weird Al' Yankovic Sues Sony for $5M
Mar 26
Faceboook Acquires 750-Patent Porftolio

Faceboook Acquires 750-Patent Porftolio

See my comments in E-Commerce Times (article by Rachelle Dragani).
Jan 31
Will Politicians Never Learn?!

Will Politicians Never Learn?!

Newt Gingrich just got hit with a copyright infringement suit by the members of the band Survivor for his use of the song "Eye of the Tiger" on the campaign trail. This happens every four years. I know politicians are known for forgetting…

Rank this Week: 2132

Current copyright readings

Bibliography of current articles on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the TEACH act and other copyright issues. Maintained by Claire Stewart, Northwestern University Library. With contributions from Paul Clough, Stu Baker and Brian Nielsen.

http://copyrightreadings.blogspot.com/

Oct 4
Wal-Mart Drops DRM Servers, Customers Lose Music

Wal-Mart Drops DRM Servers, Customers Lose Music

Wal-Mart Drops DRM Servers, Customers Lose Musicby Scott NicholsPC World, publication date: 29 September 2008 "Wal-Mart is just following the recent trend of screwing over customers by dropping DRM, as led by Microsoft and Yahoo. Sure,…
May 23
First Sale Victory in Vernor

First Sale Victory in Vernor

First Sale Victory in Vernorby WILLIAM PATRYPatry Copyright Blog, publication date: 22 May 2008 "...Judge Jones found that the transactions were legal. To do so, he had to wade through a thicket of court of appeals' opinions, ultimately…
May 23
Microsoft news: confirms a broadcast flag, announces ODF support, drops book program

Microsoft news: confirms a broadcast flag, announces ODF support, drops book program

A very interesting week for Microsoft news: confirms a broadcast flag, announces ODF support, drops book programMicrosoft confirms Windows adheres to broadcast flagby Greg SandovalCNet News, publication date:18 May 2008 Open-Source File…

Rank this Week: 2169

Infringement Nation

Focuses on copyright, trademark, patent and business disputes. By One LLP.

http://www.onellpblog.com/

Jun 18
Levi’s Jeans Stitching Trademark Claim Marches On

Levi’s Jeans Stitching Trademark Claim Marches On

Levis and Abercrombie have had a long-running battle over the stitching of their jeans.
Jun 1
Software Patent

Software Patent

The Federal Circuit finally issued its long-anticipated decision in a high-profile software patent lawsuit called CLS Bank v. Alice Corp.
May 18
Electronic Arts Copyright Lawsuit Continue

Electronic Arts Copyright Lawsuit Continue

The Ninth Circuit reversed the dismissal of a copyright lawsuit against Electronic Arts recently.

Rank this Week: 2191

Symmes & Hsu, PLLC Law Blog

Covers sports, entertainment and gambling law. By Symmes & Hsu, PLLC.

http://symmesandhsu.wordpress.com

Mar 6
What Should I do If I Get A Copyright Infringement Demand Letter?

What Should I do If I Get A Copyright Infringement Demand Letter?

Receiving a subpoena letter related to a copyright infringement case from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) such as Comcast or Century link or receiving a demand letter offering to settle your case prior to litigation can be a shock to the…
Mar 1
Litigation related to Copyright Infirngement Cases Involving Feature Films on the Rise

Litigation related to Copyright Infirngement Cases Involving Feature Films on the Rise

This Seattle copyright attorney was on the local news yesterday talking about illegal downloading of feature films, the increase of lawsuits in the area and potential consequences. For the full story check out the Komo 4 News website. Here is…
Oct 20
Trademark licensees in Bankruptcy

Trademark licensees in Bankruptcy

A trademark license is an agreement through which one organization allows another to draw on its trademark. Ostensibly, till last year, no court had been asked to decide if a trademark licensee in bankruptcy can presume, or presume and…

Rank this Week: 2215

Copyright Infringement Advisor

Covers DMCA, fair use, and online piracy. By Whitaker Law Group.

http://www.copyrightinfringementadvisor.com

Oct 9
Copyright Trolling: Don’t Get A Default!

Copyright Trolling: Don’t Get A Default!

We all talk about these mass bittorrent lawyers like they are
Oct 4
Copyright Trolling: AF Holdings Names Another Doe

Copyright Trolling: AF Holdings Names Another Doe

It looks like the Copyright Trolls are trying to make good on their threats to start suing individuals who refuse to settle up. Earlier, Daniel G.
Sep 28
Open WiFi Is NOT Negligence

Open WiFi Is NOT Negligence

I wanted to post a quick note about the new case recently filed by Daniel G. Ruggiero in Pennsylvania, as reported by DieTrollDie.

Rank this Week: 2311

CopyOwner

Written from the perspective owners of expressive materials (movies, books, pictures, songs, video games, etc.) who are subject to competition laws, copyright laws, and freedom of expression laws. By John T. Mitchell.

http://interactionlaw.com/wordpress

Dec 27
Boehner Abdicates, Along With House Republican

Boehner Abdicates, Along With House Republican

CNN reports, “Obama, congressional leaders to discuss impending fiscal cliff - CNN.com,” in coverage similar to that of so much other of the attention-addled media. For the last several weeks, we have been plastered with coverage…
Oct 31
Writing Wrong Kirtsaeng Headline

Writing Wrong Kirtsaeng Headline

After the Supreme Court heard oral argument on the case of Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., on October 29, 2012, many of the reports contained some inaccuracies, and some got it generally right. But who writes the wrong headlines? Even…
Jun 25
Fuck the “F-Word”

Fuck the “F-Word”

The Supreme Court’s ruling in FCC v. Fox Television Stations, Inc. fizzled rather than sizzled, as far as First Amendment issues are concerned. In essence, the Court did not bother to assess the First Amendment constitutionality of the…

Rank this Week: 2416

Owners, Borrowers & Thieves…

Owners, Borrowers & Thieves 2.0

Covers IP ownership, use, and enforcement in the 21st century. By Husch Blackwell LLP.

http://iplitigator.huschblackwell.com/

Jul 16
Some Answers Are Not So Hard In The Copyright Debate. Or Are They?

Some Answers Are Not So Hard In The Copyright Debate. Or Are They?

One of my favorite sports columnists is Joe Posnanski who writes for Sports Illustrated and periodically, for the Kansas City Star. But, as insightful and funny as he is about sports and life, he's not the first place to turn…
Apr 14
Less Hope For Shepard Fairey in Obama Hope Poster Case?

Less Hope For Shepard Fairey in Obama Hope Poster Case?

If the street artist, Shepard Fairey, initially thought the copyright litigation over the Obama Hope poster would be a good-natured pillow fight with the Associated Press, he probably knew that it was goi
Mar 16
Supreme Court Rules On Copyright Registration: What Does It Mean?

Supreme Court Rules On Copyright Registration: What Does It Mean?

I previously wrote that I was hoping the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Reed Elsevier Inc. v. Muchnick would finally answer the question of whether copyright registration is necessary for courts to have subject matter…

Rank this Week: 2730

Copylaw

Covers entertainment and publishing law. By Lloyd Jassin.

http://www.copylaw.org/

Mar 10
Kill a Reader, Save an Industry (via Content Branding)

Kill a Reader, Save an Industry (via Content Branding)

The Internet Can Be Dangerous to Your Health (& Book Publishing) "On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog" - caption to a 1993 New Yorker cartoon by Peter Steiner Google promises that the quality of information…
Dec 21
Starting in 2013, Copyright Owners (and Heirs) Can Break Contracts & Recapture Copyright

Starting in 2013, Copyright Owners (and Heirs) Can Break Contracts & Recapture Copyright

2013 is watershed year for authors & composersThey can now terminate virtually any post-1977 contract The copyright termination time bomb is ticking away. In 2013 alone, thousands of the publishing and entertainment industry's cash cows…
Nov 25
Are Literary Estates a 'Clot' on Creativity?

Are Literary Estates a 'Clot' on Creativity?

Book Review: Modernism & Copyright The Chicago Manual of Style exhorts writers, editors and publishers to employ fair use “boldly.” Easier said than done, suggests Paul K.Saint-Amour,... [[ This is a content summary only.…

Rank this Week: 2798

Photo Attorney

Covers copyright and intellectual property law. By the Law Office of Carolyn E. Wright, LLC.

http://www.photoattorney.com/

Nov 28
Upcoming Speaking Engagement – Basic Negotiation Skill

Upcoming Speaking Engagement – Basic Negotiation Skill

Join me at the Practicing Law Institute’s Basic Negotiation Skills 2013 Workshop scheduled for January 14, 2013 in San Francisco and via live webcast. Details are available at: San Francisco: …
Nov 26
Small Copyright Claims Tribunal Hearing – Los Angele

Small Copyright Claims Tribunal Hearing – Los Angele

Here’s a shot from today’s hearing in Los Angeles on the Small Copyright Claims Tribunal -
Nov 18
Take the Poll Regarding A Possible Small Copyright Claims Tribunal

Take the Poll Regarding A Possible Small Copyright Claims Tribunal

The Copyright Office is investigating potential alternatives for handling copyright claims that have a relatively small economic value. As part of the process, the Office conducted hearings in New York last week and will be in Los Angeles on…

Rank this Week: 3024

Law Praxis

Covers legal theory and practice. By Matthew Parham.

http://lawpraxis.blogspot.com/

Jun 26
Small Businesses Can Avoid Expensive Problems Up Front with Thoughtful Formation Document

Small Businesses Can Avoid Expensive Problems Up Front with Thoughtful Formation Document

All too often, entrepreneurs do not put enough thought into formation issues when forming their small business. When unforeseen circumstances later arise, what seemed a quick and easy way to form a business can be revealed as an unexpected…
Jun 19
Car Dealers Must Disclose Reliance on Negative Credit History to Raise Car Loan Interest Rate

Car Dealers Must Disclose Reliance on Negative Credit History to Raise Car Loan Interest Rate

On May 31, 2012, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia held that the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires a car dealer to disclose to a car buyer that negative credit history resulted in a higher interest rate on the buyer's car…
Jun 11
Telephone Consumer Protection Act: The Federal Courts Giveth and They Taketh Away

Telephone Consumer Protection Act: The Federal Courts Giveth and They Taketh Away

Two federal courts recently issued decisions in cases construing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. 227.

Rank this Week: 4152

Emerging Technologies Blog

Covers GPL, open source and free software. By Brown Rudnick.

http://brownrudnick.com/blog/emerging-technologies/

Dec 21
Mobile App Privacy: Five Things Businesses Can Do To Stay Out Of Trouble

Mobile App Privacy: Five Things Businesses Can Do To Stay Out Of Trouble

The business case for offering a mobile app can be compelling: an app can give a business a constant presence on its customers’ mobile desktop, building brand awareness and allowing easy and direct interaction. But businesses that roll…
Jun 29
A New Wave Of GPL Enforcement? Samba and Linux kernel copyrightholders join the fight

A New Wave Of GPL Enforcement? Samba and Linux kernel copyrightholders join the fight

Talk about unintended consequences: Rob Landley, a lead developer of BusyBox, announced that he was rewriting that program solely to disarm GPL enforcers. In response, several other copyright holders came forward to hand the enforcers some…
Jun 12
The Lore of Linux

The Lore of Linux

Advising clients on open source is always hard, because there’s not much law but a lot of lore. There are a couple of court decisions that discuss open source licensing, but they don’t get at the really complicated and interesting…

Rank this Week: 4340

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