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THR, Esq.

THR, Esq.

Focuses on how the entertainment and media industries are impacted and influenced by the law. From The Hollywood Reporter.

http://thresq.hollywoodreporter.com/
Rank this Week: 48

ITC 337 Law Blog

ITC 337 Law Blog

Covers International Trade Commission cases and news. By Oblon Spivak.

http://www.itcblog.com
Rank this Week: 245

Freedom to Tinker

Freedom to Tinker

Focuses on issues related to legal regulation of technology, and especially on legal attempts to restrict the right of technologists and citizens to tinker with technological devices. From Princeton Computer Science and Public Affairs Professor Ed Felten

http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com
  • Jun 18

    I Join the EFF and Others in Calling for Craigslist to Drop CFAA Claim

    I Join the EFF and Others in Calling for Craigslist to Drop CFAA Claim
    Craigslist is suing several companies that scrape data from Craigslist advertisements. These companies, like Padmapper and 3taps, repurpose the data in order to provide more useful ways of searching through the ads. I have written about this…
  • Jun 15

    The low-transaction-fee argument for Bitcoin is silly

    The low-transaction-fee argument for Bitcoin is silly
    A common argument advanced by Bitcoin proponents is that unlike banks and credit cards, Bitcoin has low (or even zero) transaction fees. The claim is a complete red herring, and in this post I’ll explain why. Let’s assume for the…
  • Jun 14

    On the Legal Importance of Viewing Genes as Code

    On the Legal Importance of Viewing Genes as Code
    The Supreme Court yesterday issued its opinion in the much–awaited Myriad case, which challenged the validity of patents on isolated human genes. The Court held that the isolated genetic sequences claimed in Myriad’s patents did…
Rank this Week: 30

William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

Covers legal and investment issues facing emerging tech companies.

http://www.wac6.com/wac6/
Rank this Week: 33

Law & Disorder

Law & Disorder

The Art of Technology

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/
Rank this Week: 41

K's law

K's law

Features extracts from recently published decisions of the Boards of Appeal of the EPO.

http://k-slaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    D 2/10 – Saved By The Bell

    D 2/10 – Saved By The Bell
    The present decision might be of interest for patent attorneys because it delves into some little known provisions of the regulations on discipline.Two patent attorneys of a Swedish law firm were dealing with the European patent application;…
  • Jun 17

    T 108/09 – De Novo

    T 108/09 – De Novo
    In this opposition appeal case Board 3.3.02 had to decide on the novelty of claim 1 as granted, which read:1. Use of fulvestrant in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a patient with breast cancer who previously has been…
  • Jun 16

    T 637/09 – No Reason To Doubt

    T 637/09 – No Reason To Doubt
    In this case the patent proprietor questioned the authorisation of one of the professional representatives of the opponent:[1] With letter dated 2 November 2012, the [opponent] informed the board and the [patent proprietor] that Mr S., a…
Rank this Week: 790

Propiedad Intelectual y Registro…

Propiedad Intelectual y Registro de Marcas en Mexico

Covers intellectual property law, with a focus on trademark law. In Spanish. By Cesar Ramirez Esteves.

http://ramirezesteves.wordpress.com/
  • Jun 18

    Causales de nulidad de registro de marca – Uso previo.

    Causales de nulidad de registro de marca – Uso previo.
    Cuando una persona obtiene el registro de una marca dicho registro no es infalible ni irreversible. Son muy frecuentes los casos de personas o empresas que después de venir utilizando una marca durante muchos años, y haberle…
  • Apr 9

    Marca IPAD MINI en los Estados Unidos. ¿Negada?

    Marca IPAD MINI en los Estados Unidos. ¿Negada?
    En los últimos días hemos visto como diversos medios electrónicos e impresos han venido publicado la noticia de que la oficina de marcas y patentes de los Estados Unidos ha negado a Apple, INC. el registro para la marca…
  • Feb 13

    Nulidad de un registro de marca por datos falsos contenidos en la solicitud

    Nulidad de un registro de marca por datos falsos contenidos en la solicitud
    El haber obtenido un registro de marca no implica que dicho registro sea para siempre. Además de la obligación de renovarlo cada 10 años, puede darse el caso de que, de existir alguna causal, un tercero pueda solicitar la…
Rank this Week: 2156

IPBiz

IPBiz

Intellectual property news affecting business and everyday life. From patent lawyer Lawrence B. Ebert.

http://ipbiz.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    CAFC decision in Novo Nordisk v. Caraco

    CAFC decision in Novo Nordisk v. Caraco
    From Novo Nordisk v. CaracoAs to reasons for allowance:The examiner withdrew her rejection, explaining thather decision was “[b]ased solely upon the Declarationsubmitted by Dr. Sturis and reconsideration of the synergisticeffects…
  • Jun 17

    Rose case discussed in Ex parte Shotwell

    Rose case discussed in Ex parte Shotwell
    On design choice:The Appellant’s contentions are not persuasive. The Examinerarticulates that the modification of size of Conaway’s bin is based on a design choice. “Design choice” is appropriate where the Appellant…
  • Jun 17

    Ex parte Shen on "intended use or purpose"

    Ex parte Shen on "intended use or purpose"
    from Ex parte ShenIt is well established that “[a]n intended use or purpose usually will not limit the scope of the claim because such statements usually do no more than define a context in which the invention operates.”…
Rank this Week: 83

Clancco: Art & Law

Clancco: Art & Law

Covers the relationship between art and law with a focus on intellectual property, nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, free speech, and contemporary art. By Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento.

http://clancco.com/wp
  • Jun 18

    Turrell’s Project at Nasher Sculpture Center Destroyed

    Turrell’s Project at Nasher Sculpture Center Destroyed
    According to the Nasher, Because a clear view of the sky from the interior of “Tending (Blue)” is now obstructed by Museum Tower, the artist, James Turrell, has declared the work destroyed. More via Hyperallergic.
  • Jun 18

    Orlan Suing Lady Gaga for Forgery

    Orlan Suing Lady Gaga for Forgery
    French artist Orlan is suing Lady Gaga in a Paris court on charges of having ripped off her art for the “Born This Way” album and video. The artist is seeking $31.5 million in damages or 7.5 percent of the album’s profits.…
  • Jun 18

    When It Comes to Copyright, “Increased freedoms should not necessarily be equated with artistic progress.”

    When It Comes to Copyright, “Increased freedoms should not necessarily be equated with artistic progress.”
    Artist and writer, Nate Harrison, pens a good argument regarding the Cariou v. Prince decision and how it, as I also have noted, does not necessarily signal not only a lazy approach to art making, but also does not align itself with US…
Rank this Week: 24

IPKat

IPKat

Covers copyright, patent, trade mark and privacy/confidentiality issues from a UK and European perspective.

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    Myriad: does it make a difference in the real world?

    Myriad: does it make a difference in the real world?
    The IPKat is always pleased to receive an email or two from a respectable source, so he was delighted so receive the following brief and to-the-point message from Professor Sir Robin Jacob, helpfully signposted 'IPKat Question' in case its…
  • Jun 17

    Security interests in trade marks: has something gone awry?

    Security interests in trade marks: has something gone awry?
    Every so often the IPKat is asked to draw readers' attention to an issue of interest or concern with regard to the administrative machinery that underpins the smooth and efficient operation of the IP system. Here's one such instance, in the…
  • Jun 17

    China leads US in Champagne protection

    China leads US in Champagne protection
    "Cheers!"This Kat avoids all sparkling wines, regardless of their geographical provenance, since they get literally up her nose. Far more fun for her are the still, dry products of the vine or, even better, a good single malt whisky.…
Rank this Week: 34

Gettins' Law

Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/?page_id=7
  • Jun 18

    Release of Claims: Question You Need to Ask.

    Release of Claims: Question You Need to Ask.
    In the franchise industry the deployment of Release of Claims is common place. A Release of Claims may be a stand-alone agreement or may be embedded in a franchise transfer agreement, franchise renewal agreement, franchise termination…
  • Jun 6

    What do you think is the most common cause of HIPAA privacy & security breaches?

    What do you think is the most common cause of HIPAA privacy & security breaches?
    The answer may surprise you. Take a look at the graph below. When we think of privacy & security breaches we think of a computer geek hacking into computers or wayward employees.   In reality the biggest threat to privacy and…
  • May 22

    HIPAA Solution

    HIPAA Solution
    Privacy and Security: Healthcare Providers Preparing for the Perfect Storm. I was approached recently by a Dental Practice. The practice was recently purchased from a retiring dentist. As part of assuming the practice, the new Dentist wished…
Rank this Week: 843

Lewis and Roca Intellectual…

Lewis and Roca Intellectual Property Blog

Covers recent developments and noteworthy happenings in the area of Intellectual Property with a focus on the gaming, entertainment or hospitality industries.

http://www.lrlaw.com/ipblog/Blog.aspx
  • Jun 18

    Basic Guidelines for Protecting Company Trade Secret

    Basic Guidelines for Protecting Company Trade Secret
    Under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA), "trade secrets" are generally defined as confidential proprietary information that provides a competitive advantage or economic benefit. Trade secrets are protected under the Economic Espionage Act…
  • May 28

    Patent Drafting Secrets – Techniques and Template

    Patent Drafting Secrets – Techniques and Template
    Patent Drafting Secrets – Techniques and Templates, a book co-authored by Lewis and Roca patent attorney Samantha A. Updegraff, is now available on amazon.com.  Patent Drafting Secrets - Techniques and Templates was designed…
  • Mar 28

    New gTLDs – ICANN Trademark Clearinghouse Goes Live

    New gTLDs – ICANN Trademark Clearinghouse Goes Live
    Trademark Clearinghouse Launch Complaints regarding inadequate protection for trademark owners will apparently not stop the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") from launching its new unlimited gTLD (generic Top…
Rank this Week: 2905

PIT IP Tech Blog

PIT IP Tech Blog

Covers intellectual property and technology law. By Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C.

http://pitiptechblog.com/
Rank this Week: 877

Patent Law Practice Center

Patent Law Practice Center

Features news, analysis and resources on patent law. From the Practicing Law Institute (PLI).

http://patentlawcenter.pli.edu
  • Jun 18

    SCOTUS Ending Term with Patent Decision

    SCOTUS Ending Term with Patent Decision
    Over the past several days, the United States Supreme Court has issued several important decisions that will impact the patent system. First, on June 13, 2013, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Association of Molecular Pathology v.…
  • Jun 13

    Innovating for the Electric Car Economy

    Innovating for the Electric Car Economy
    Electric charging stations are an important part of the future of hybrid electric car use; easy access to charging stations will benefit hybrid vehicle owners tremendously and enable the eventual switch from fossil fuels to electricity. But…
  • Jun 10

    USPTO Update: IP5 Meet, Patent Classification News, Pappas Leaving

    USPTO Update: IP5 Meet, Patent Classification News, Pappas Leaving
    In this edition of USPTO Update: (1) World’s five largest Intellectual Property offices (IP5) meet in Silicon Valley; (2) the USPTO and KIPO announce launch of Cooperative Patent Classification System Pilot; and (3) Peter Pappas, USPTO…
Rank this Week: 1069

Copyfight

Copyfight

Covers the politics of IP.

http://copyfight.corante.com/home/corante/public_html/copyfight/
  • Jun 18

    Two Things About Past Storie

    Two Things About Past Storie
    I found a couple of pieces online related to past posts, and thought they were worth sharing. First, I continue to noodle around the idea that the vast majority of creative people aren't making (enough) money and that's been true for a very…
  • Jun 14

    MSFT to Region-Lock Xbox One on Launch

    MSFT to Region-Lock Xbox One on Launch
    Microsoft seems to be all about the DRM with its latest entry into the consumer market. It is now confirmed (here reddit dissects the official Xbox Twitter feed) that only 21 countries will be able to use the console on launch. Notably this…
  • Jun 14

    Myriad Genetics, One Opinion

    Myriad Genetics, One Opinion
    Probably the most surprising thing to me was that SCOTUS managed to craft a single unified opinion in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc. Given the complexities at issue and the previous rulings from the Court, I…
Rank this Week: 86

PlagiarismToday

PlagiarismToday

Covers content theft, plagiarism, and copyright issues on the Web. By Jonathan Bailey.

http://www.plagiarismtoday.com
  • Jun 18

    Changing Words and Changing Direction on eBook DRM

    Changing Words and Changing Direction on eBook DRM
    A new eBook DRM system named SiDiM aims to change the way books are protected online. But it faces some serious problems and shortcomings.
  • Jun 18

    3 Count: Pirate TV

    3 Count: Pirate TV
    Two pirate TV stations taken off of the air, Netflix and DreamWorks sign an exclusive partnership deal and Lada Gaga sued over plagiarism.
  • Jun 17

    Breaking Down the Happy Birthday Lawsuit

    Breaking Down the Happy Birthday Lawsuit
    The recent lawsuit over 'Happy Birthday to You' has given many hope that the song will soon be set free. But what makes this lawsuit special?
Rank this Week: 23

Copyright & Trademark Matters

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: 841

Current Trends in Copyright,…

Current Trends in Copyright, Trademark & Entertainment Law

By the Bennet Law Office.

http://ipandentertainmentlaw.wordpress.com
  • Jun 18

    Trademark Basics Part 4: After Trademark Registration

    Trademark Basics Part 4: After Trademark Registration
    In Part 4 of Trademark Basis we explore what happens after you secure a trademark registration.  Feel free to review Part 1 “Selecting a Trademark,” Part 2 From Selection to Application,” and Part 3,  “Intent…
  • Jun 13

    Trademark Basics Part 3: Intent to Use

    Trademark Basics Part 3: Intent to Use
    In part three of Trademark Basics we explore “intent to use” trademark applications, interstate commerce, and common law rights in trademarks.  You may be interested in Part 1 on “Selecting A Trademark,” …
  • Jun 10

    Trademark Basics Part 2: From Selection to Application

    Trademark Basics Part 2: From Selection to Application
    This post is Part 2 of Trademark Basics. Take a look at Part 1 here on selecting a trademark.  You may also be interested in Part 3 on “Intent To Use” and Part 4 on “Post Registration.” Q:  How does the…
Rank this Week: 572

IPWatchdog.com | Patent Copyright…

IPWatchdog.com | Patent Copyright Trademark

Covers patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and Internet issues. By Gene Quinn.

http://www.ipwatchdog.com
  • Jun 18

    The Supreme Court’s Actavis Decision, Or Why Pay-for-Delay Litigation Just Got More Active

    The Supreme Court’s Actavis Decision, Or Why Pay-for-Delay Litigation Just Got More Active
    In this case, the Supreme Court considered an arrangement by which brand firm Solvay paid generics Watson (now Actavis) and Paddock roughly $30 to $40 million to delay entering the market with generic versions of testosterone gel. The…
  • Jun 18

    Supremes Say Reverse Payments May Be Antitrust Violation

    Supremes Say Reverse Payments May Be Antitrust Violation
    On Monday, June 17, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision on so-called “reverse payments.” This decision will impact how brand name drug companies and generics enter into patent settlements to…
  • Jun 17

    Unintended Consequences of the New USPTO Micro Entity Fee

    Unintended Consequences of the New USPTO Micro Entity Fee
    Ever since March 19, 2013, I have been feeling slightly uncomfortable asking one question to some of my new clients. What is that question you ask? It is: “What was your household income in the preceding calendar year?” So, why…
Rank this Week: 178

Docket Report Patent Infringement…

Docket Report Patent Infringement Blog

Detailing substantive events regarding patent cases in the district courts.

http://docketreport.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 482

IP Law Alert

IP Law Alert

By Gibbons, P.C.

http://www.iplawalert.com
  • Jun 18

    Ghost Rider Copyright Case Lives On

    Ghost Rider Copyright Case Lives On
    Last week, in Gary Friedrich Enters., LLC v. Marvel Enters., Inc., the Second Circuit reversed the lower court’s dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Gary Friedrich, who created the comic book super hero “Ghost Rider,” ruling…
  • Jun 14

    The End of an Era for Gene Patents? Supreme Court Rules that Isolated DNA is Unpatentable

    The End of an Era for Gene Patents? Supreme Court Rules that Isolated DNA is Unpatentable
    Over thirty years ago, the USPTO awarded the first gene patent (US 4,447,538) and the Supreme Court held that biological inventions were subject to patent protection. Since then, tens of thousands of U.S. “gene” or DNA related…
  • Jun 12

    Don't Go Over 1%, or the Seed Giant May Come After You!

    Don't Go Over 1%, or the Seed Giant May Come After You!
    Last month, we reported on seed giant, Monsanto’s Supreme Court victory involving the question of patent exhaustion with regard to its sale of seed incorporating its patented seed technologies. On Monday, June 10, Monsanto appeared to…
Rank this Week: 325

FOSS Patents

FOSS Patents

Covers software patent news and issues with a focus on wireless and mobile devices. By Florian Mueller.

http://www.fosspatents.com
Rank this Week: 54

Copyhype

Copyhype

Discusses copyright law for those in the content industries and the general public. By Terry Hart.

http://www.copyhype.com/
  • Jun 18

    Copyright Revision Shouldn’t Require Historical Revision

    Copyright Revision Shouldn’t Require Historical Revision
    Yesterday, the Electronic Frontier Foundation provided a “reality check” of recent comments by MPAA CEO Chris Dodd regarding the current review of copyright law in the U.S. In a blog post titled Looking Deeper into…
  • Jun 14

    Friday’s Endnotes – 06/14/13

    Friday’s Endnotes – 06/14/13
    Time and Cost of Making an Album Case Study: NIRVANA — Justin Colletti offers an interesting look at how long and for how much it took to make three of Nirvana’s albums, and what that translates into in today’s dollars.…
  • Jun 13

    Redefining Free Culture

    Redefining Free Culture
    In the prologue of his 2004 book, Free Culture, Lawrence Lessig writes: A free culture supports and protects creators and innovators. It does this directly by granting intellectual property rights. But it does so indirectly by limiting the…
Rank this Week: 167

43(B)log

43(B)log

Covers false advertising and intellectual property issues. By Professor Rebecca Tushnet.

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    No preliminary injunction in consumer class action

    No preliminary injunction in consumer class action
    Silber v. Barbara's Bakery, Inc., --- F.Supp.2d ----, 2013 WL 2948154 (E.D.N.Y.) Plaintiffs in this putative consumer class action unsuccessfully sought a preliminary injunction against the allegedly false advertising of certain Puffins…
  • Jun 17

    back pocket logo as "title" for advertising injury insurance purpose

    back pocket logo as "title" for advertising injury insurance purpose
    H/T Marty Schwimmer: CGS Indus., Inc. v. Charter Oak Fire Ins. Co., No. 11-2647-cv  (2d Cir. June 11, 2013) Charter appealed from a judgment that it breached its duties to defend and indemnify to its insured, CGS, under its…
  • Jun 15

    NYT on FTC case against internet marketer

    NYT on FTC case against internet marketer
    Nice long story, including quotes from my colleague David Vladeck, now returned to Georgetown.
Rank this Week: 43

Trading Secrets

Trading Secrets

A blog on trade secrets, non-competes and computer fraud. Published by Seyfarth & Shaw LLP.

http://www.tradesecretslaw.com/
Rank this Week: 1082

Infringement Nation

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: 1063

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…
Rank this Week: 37

Likelihood of Confusion

Likelihood of Confusion

Covers developments in trademark, copyright, new media and free speech. By Ron Coleman.

http://www.likelihoodofconfusion.com
  • Jun 18

    Generic genericne

    Generic genericne
    What is “generic genericness”?  I just coined the phrase.  It refers, I maintain, to a genericness defense against infringement made by the junior user of a trademark where the English word on which the defense is…
  • Jun 13

    Ghost Rider vs. Free Riders?

    Ghost Rider vs. Free Riders?
    News from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals: The man who might have created the Marvel Comics superhero/anti-hero Ghost Rider… well, might in fact have created Ghost Rider, and might not have transferred all of his rights in the…
  • Jun 11

    Starbucks — not a “preya” in Korea

    Starbucks — not a “preya” in Korea
    Originally posted 2006-10-12 20:04:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter The Korea Times reports that perpetual trademark litigation plaintiff Starbucks has lost two in a row to South Korea’s Elpreya company, which features a line of…
Rank this Week: 80

Inventive Step

Inventive Step

Discusses patent law issues and strategies.

http://inventivestep.net
  • Jun 18

    When Can the Federal Circuit Hear an Appeal?

    When Can the Federal Circuit Hear an Appeal?
    The cynical answer to the question in the post title is:  whenever they want to.  Seriously though, Federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction; their ability to decide cases is governed by statute. Specifically, the Federal…
  • Jun 17

    Supreme Court Strikes Down Isolated DNA Claims; Permits cDNA Claim

    Supreme Court Strikes Down Isolated DNA Claims; Permits cDNA Claim
    Last week, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc.  Justice Thomas, writing for a unanimous Court, ruled that isolated DNA sequences are not patent eligible.  The Court…
  • Jun 11

    What’s Next for Patent Trolls?

    What’s Next for Patent Trolls?
    Last week, the White House released a list of legislative priorities and executive actions aimed at curbing litigation by so-called patent trolls. Legislative Recommendations Require patentees and applicants to disclose the real party in…
Rank this Week: 1673

Written Description

Written Description

Reviews recent scholarship in patent law, intellectual property theory, and innovation. By Christopher Suarez, Sarah Tran, and Tan Mau Wu.

http://writtendescription.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    Chief Judge Markey and Doctrinal Development

    Chief Judge Markey and Doctrinal Development
    As I wrote in What Are the Sources of Patent Inflation? An Analysis of Federal Circuit Patentability Rulings, I think some of the expansion in the bounds of patentability that has occurred since the creation of the Federal Circuit could be…
  • Jun 12

    Why Stop at Fees? The Case for Making All Patent Losers Pay, and Pay Heavily

    Why Stop at Fees? The Case for Making All Patent Losers Pay, and Pay Heavily
    Guest post by Professor Jonathan Masur, University of Chicago School of LawThe excellent op-ed published last week by Chief Judge Rader, Colleen Chien, and David Hricik has re-ignited the debate surrounding attorneys’ fee awards in…
  • Jun 3

    Carrier: Classic Antitrust/IP Scholarship

    Carrier: Classic Antitrust/IP Scholarship
    The next contribution to the Classic Patent Scholarship Project is from Professor Michael Carrier (Rutgers Camden), a leading expert on the intersection of IP and antitrust. His impressive scholarly portfolio includes the influential…
Rank this Week: 282

Patently-O

Patently-O

Covers patents, claim drafting tips, patent cases, patent legislation and patent prosecution. By Dennis Crouch.

http://www.patentlyo.com/patent/
  • Jun 18

    Hitler on Patent Troll

    Hitler on Patent Troll
    Mark Summerfield has the newest version of Hitler on Patents: via Patentology
  • Jun 17

    Supreme Court Adds Antitrust Consideration to Patent Settlements.

    Supreme Court Adds Antitrust Consideration to Patent Settlements.
    By Dennis Crouch FTC v. Actavis, Inc. (Supreme Court 2013) In a 5-3 Decision authored by Justice Breyer, the US Supreme Court has held that a rule-of-reason analysis applies to determine whether a reverse-payment patent settlement violates…
  • Jun 16

    Guest Post by Paul Cole: ASSOCIATION FOR MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY v MYRIAD GENETICS – an isolated decision?

    Guest Post by Paul Cole: ASSOCIATION FOR MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY v MYRIAD GENETICS – an isolated decision?
    Guest Commentary by Paul Cole,Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Bournemouth University, and European Patent Attorney, Lucas & Co, Warlingham, Surrey, UK. ASSOCIATION FOR MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY v MYRIAD GENETICS – an isolated…
Rank this Week: 122

Duets Blog

Duets Blog

Collaborative blog on advertising, intellectual property, and marketing.

http://www.duetsblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    As Seen On TV

    As Seen On TV
    - Mark Prus, Principal, NameFlash One of my local stores has a huge selection of “As Seen on TV” products.  In reviewing their offerings, it occurred to me that the brand names are almost all descriptive & highly…
  • Jun 17

    This Mac Needs a Knife Too

    This Mac Needs a Knife Too
    Louis Armstrong first performed “Mack the Knife” in 1956, a year later McDonald’s introduced the Big Mac, and then, Bobby Darin’s version of ”Mack the Knife” became a chart-topper in 1959.…
  • Jun 14

    It’s Not Easy Being Green…Or Is It.

    It’s Not Easy Being Green…Or Is It.
    Anyone that watches TV or reads magazine or listens to the radio or otherwise participates in the day-to-day interactions with society know that “green” marketing is a hot item right now.  Normally, I suffer silently through…
Rank this Week: 200

IPelton

IPelton

Trademark, brand and social media news, analysis and tips. Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

http://www.erikpelton.com/resources/
  • Jun 18

    I now own 10 trademark registrations! Does any trademark attorney own more?

    I now own 10 trademark registrations! Does any trademark attorney own more?
    Many trademark firms have not even registered their logos or their brand names. Many do not have slogans, or have not registered them. But I like to practice what I preach. How many trademark attorneys can say they own 10 US trademark…
  • Jun 14

    New Dallas Stars logo: Love it or Leave it

    New Dallas Stars logo: Love it or Leave it
    The National Hockey League’s Dallas Stars recently unveiled a new logo. In my opinion, the logo is hideous. It is too busy. The colors are atrocious. The three dimensional look is cheesy and too flashy. The outline shape encompassing…
  • Jun 13

    “Common Trademark Application Mistakes” video has been viewed more than 20,000 times!

    “Common Trademark Application Mistakes” video has been viewed more than 20,000 times!
    When I posted some videos on YouTube about trademark issues, I thought a few dozen people might find them useful. I never imagined that one my videos would have more than 20,000 views! Are there any topics you would like to see covered in a…
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Patents Post-Grant

Patents Post-Grant

Provides insight and commentary on patent post-grant options. By Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP.

http://www.patentspostgrant.com
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JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/
  • Jun 18

    State Boundaries and Constitutional Limit

    State Boundaries and Constitutional Limit
    Clyde S. Spillenger, Risk Regulation, Extraterritoriality, and the Constitutionalization of Choice of Law, 1865-1940, UCLA School of Law Research Paper No. 12-01 (February 15, 2012), available at SSRN.William BaudeMost…
  • Jun 17

    Public Agencies Going Private

    Public Agencies Going Private
    Jon D. Michaels, Privatization’s Progeny, 101 Georgetown Law Journal (forthcoming 2013), available at SSRN.Anne O'ConnellAdministrative law loves binaries. There are executive agencies and independent regulatory commissions. There…
  • Jun 14

    How Should Judges Spend Their Time?

    How Should Judges Spend Their Time?
    Marin K. Levy, Judicial Attention as a Scarce Resource: A Preliminary Defense of How Judges Allocate Time Across Cases in the Federal Courts of Appeals, 81 Geo. Wash. L. Rev. 401 (2013), available at SSRN.Nancy LeongThe federal…
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The TTABlog

The TTABlog

Covers the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. By John L. Welch.

http://thettablog.blogspot.com/
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CommLawBlog

CommLawBlog

Covers developments in the entire range of issues addressed by the Federal Communications Commission in its regulation of spectrum-related activities, as well as copyright, trademark, First Amendment and Internet issues. By Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth.

http://www.commlawblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    Update: Comment Deadlines Set in Big House Burner Ban Proceeding

    Update: Comment Deadlines Set in Big House Burner Ban Proceeding
    Last month we reported on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) looking to address the problem of contraband cell phone use in prisons. The NPRM has now been published in the Federal Register, which means that comment and reply comment…
  • Jun 17

    Critical Infrastructure Proponents Seek Review of 14 GHz Turndown

    Critical Infrastructure Proponents Seek Review of 14 GHz Turndown
    Pleading asks full Commission to reverse decision of three bureaus. We reported in May that three of the FCC’s bureaus turned down, after five years, a Petition for Rulemaking from the Utilities Telecom Council and Winchester…
  • Jun 17

    5 GHz Reply Date Extended

    5 GHz Reply Date Extended
    Reply comments in the proceeding on 5 GHz unlicensed operation are now due July 24. In February we reported on an FCC proposal that would not only add new 5 GHz frequencies but also overhaul – maybe even simplify…
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Intellalegal IP News

Intellalegal IP News

Features intellectual property news concerning patents, trademarks and copyrights

http://www.intellalegal.com/
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SpicyIP

SpicyIP

Covers Indian intellectual property law and policy.

http://www.spicyipindia.blogspot.in/
  • Jun 18

    Guest Post: The opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court in the Myriad case

    Guest Post: The opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court in the Myriad case
    As many of you may have already heard, the U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a ruling on whether human genes could be patented. We had covered this issue at the stage of arguments in two guest posts, over here and here. One of our regular…
  • Jun 17

    SpicyIP Tidbit Update: Thai Compulsory Licensing issuance of Antiretroviral

    SpicyIP Tidbit Update: Thai Compulsory Licensing issuance of Antiretroviral
    This is regarding the recent post( here) on the Thai Government's plans to issue a compulsory licence for an anti-retroviral drug Efaverenz, as reported by IP Komodo. The post has been updated to reflect that the first compulsory licence…
  • Jun 17

    Copyright Hiccup: Madras High Court allows release of Thillu Mullu 2

    Copyright Hiccup: Madras High Court allows release of Thillu Mullu 2
    Image from hereFirst Bollywood, now Kollywood scriptwriters have started making use of the copyright act to restrain release of remakes based on claims of authorship of original scripts. Whether these claims turn out to be true is still to be…
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Patent Docs

Patent Docs

Covers biotech and pharma patent law and news. By McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff.

http://www.patentdocs.org/
  • Jun 17

    Federal Trade Commission v. Actavis, Inc. (2013)

    Federal Trade Commission v. Actavis, Inc. (2013)
    By Kevin E. Noonan -- The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 today in favor of the Federal Trade Commission in FTC v. Actavis, Inc. Writing for the majority that included Justices Kennedy, Ginsburg, Sotomayor and Kagan, Justice Breyer's opinion reversed…
  • Jun 16

    AMP v. Myriad: A Bad Day At Black Rock

    AMP v. Myriad: A Bad Day At Black Rock
    By Daniel Boehnen -- Last week, The Supremes once again stepped into an area of science/law where their limited knowledge of both fields will create more harm than good. The Supremes' say that the problem with isolated and purified DNA is…
  • Jun 16

    The Supreme Court's Myriad Decision: Where Does It Leave the "Inventive Concept" Test?

    The Supreme Court's Myriad Decision: Where Does It Leave the "Inventive Concept" Test?
    By Grantland Drutchas -- Perhaps one of the most intriguing issues coming out of the Supreme Court's Myriad decision is whether it leaves any room for the "inventive concept" test raised by earlier Supreme Court decisions, including Mayo v.…
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Orange Book Blog

Orange Book Blog

Covers patent and FDA law, including authorized generics, biogenerics, Hatch-Waxman litigation and Orange Book patent listing/delisting. By Aaron F. Barkoff.

http://www.orangebookblog.com/
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Intellectual Property Network

Intellectual Property Network

Posts from membbers of the Intellectual Property Network on Ning.

http://ipestonia.ning.com/profiles/blog/list
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Lenz Blog

Lenz Blog

Covers copyright, patents, and WTO.

http://k.lenz.name/LB
  • Jun 17

    Another Hybrid Wind Power Plant Opening in Germany

    Another Hybrid Wind Power Plant Opening in Germany
    From this tweet by the always excellent Energiewende Germany I learned about an article titled “Hydrogen plant starts storing wind energy in Germany“. As is clear from the title, this is another project to use wind energy in times…
  • Jun 17

    EU Japan Summit

    EU Japan Summit
    Prime Minister Abe briefly talked to European Council President Van Rompuy (about 20 minutes) at the occasion of the G8 summit going on in the United Kingdom right now. Here is a short report from the Japanese Foreign Ministry (in Japanese).…
  • Jun 16

    Bitcoin Firstbit

    Bitcoin Firstbit
    Someone just opened a new Bitcoin service where you can check which address is the first in the blockchain to use a given string at the beginning. I am pleased to see that the first address using “1KfLenz” at the beginning is the…
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LegalTXTS

LegalTXTS

Covers law and technology, with an emphasis on legal issues regarding digital media, privacy and data security, and information management. By Elijah Yip.

http://www.legaltxts.com/
  • Jun 17

    Privacy of Employee Data on Dual-Use Device

    Privacy of Employee Data on Dual-Use Device
    Supervisor snoops into former employee’s personal Gmail account after she returns company-issued Blackberry — Lazette v. Kulmatycki, 2013 WL 2455937 (N.D. Ohio June 5, 2013) The line between personal and business use of electronic…
  • May 21

    The Electronic Wake Employees Leave Behind

    The Electronic Wake Employees Leave Behind
    Employer sues ex-employee for not updating his LinkedIn profile — Jefferson Audio Visual Systems, Inc. v. Light, 2013 WL 1947625 (W.D. Ky. May 9, 2013). What would you do if your ex-employee told everybody he’s still working for…
  • May 16

    Attorney Is Disciplined For Posting Confidential Client Information Online

    Attorney Is Disciplined For Posting Confidential Client Information Online
    Disclosure of confidential client information on the Internet by attorney violates Rule 1.6 of the Rules of Professional Conduct – In re Skinner, 740 S.E.2d 171 (Ga. Mar. 18, 2013) A Georgia attorney recently learned the hard way that…
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Intellectual Property News

Intellectual Property News

Intellectual Property News IP Blog. Published by Mandour & Associates

http://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/
  • Jun 17

    Kraft's Use of TOPPERS Alleged to be Trademark Infringement

    Kraft's Use of TOPPERS Alleged to be Trademark Infringement
    IPNews® - A lawsuit was brought against Kraft Foods in Illinois Federal Court, alleging the company’s use of ‘Toppers’ is in violation of a trademark held by Saputo Cheese. Kraft introduced its Velveeta Toppers cheese…
  • Jun 13

    Jury Rules No Gift Card Patent Infringement by Barnes & Noble

    Jury Rules No Gift Card Patent Infringement by Barnes & Noble
    IPNews® - A jury ruled in Eastern Texas federal court that Barnes & Noble did not infringe on the patent for gift card activation technology held by Alexsam Inc. Barnes & Noble is just one of seven big retailers Alexsam has…
  • Jun 12

    TiVo Maintains Dominance in Patent Lawsuits over Digital Video Recorder

    TiVo Maintains Dominance in Patent Lawsuits over Digital Video Recorder
    IPNews® - A major settlement was struck over TiVo’s patent infringement claims with three major competitors agreeing to pay $490 million. TiVo brought separate lawsuits against Motorola, Time Warner Cable, and Cisco Systems,…
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