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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: 26

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: 46

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: 49

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: 54

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.…
Rank this Week: 55

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: 63

IP Thinktank

IP Thinktank

Covers intellectual property strategy around the world. By Duncan Bucknell.

http://duncanbucknell.com/ipthinktank.blog
  • Jan 13

    The pointy end of patent strategy – claim construction with the OUP Claim Construction Thesauru

    The pointy end of patent strategy – claim construction with the OUP Claim Construction Thesauru
    It doesn’t really matter how strategic you think you are, if you can’t access a pragmatic and clear construction of patent claims, you’re in trouble. While patent terms always come back to the context of the specification…
  • Dec 24

    Happy holiday

    Happy holiday
    From all of us at Think IP Strategy, we wish you peace and joy this Christmas and we hope that 2013 holds much happiness and many successes for you!  Image credit: Y0$HlMl Please do visit our site to see the rest of this post.
  • Dec 13

    R&D Planning or R&D Direction

    R&D Planning or R&D Direction
    Guest post by Robert Cantrell R&D planning is a misnomer given the truth that no plan survives first contact with adversity.  R&D involved experimentation, which essentially means to try something and see what happens because you…
Rank this Week: 81

Law & Disorder

Law & Disorder

The Art of Technology

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/
Rank this Week: 91

Technology & Marketing Law…

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Covers Internet, technology and online marketing legal issues. Published by Santa Clara University School of Law Professor Eric Goldman.

http://blog.ericgoldman.org/
Rank this Week: 98

Recording Industry vs The People

Recording Industry vs The People

Covers the RIAA's lawsuits of against ordinary working people.

http://recordingindustryvspeople.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 102

Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Covers Northern District of Illinois intellectual property cases. Published by attorney R. David Donoghue.

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

    Counterclaim Need Not Plead Facts to Overcome Statute of Limitations Affirmative Defense

    Counterclaim Need Not Plead Facts to Overcome Statute of Limitations Affirmative Defense
    Flava Works, Inc. v. Momient, No. 11 C 6306, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Mar. 18, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Judge Shadur denied plaintiff Flava Works’ Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss defendant’s copyright infringement…
  • Jun 15

    Court Sua Sponte Orders Production of Evidence and a Hearing on a Copyright Issue

    Court Sua Sponte Orders Production of Evidence and a Hearing on a Copyright Issue
    Flava Works, Inc. v. Momient, No. 11 C 6306, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. Apr. 1, 2013) (Shadur, Sen. J.). Judge Shadur, after reading plaintiff FlavaWorks’ answer to defendant’s copyright counterclaims, sua sponte ordered FlavaWorks to…
  • May 28

    Rocky Mountain IP & Technology Institute

    Rocky Mountain IP & Technology Institute
    At the end of this week, I will be heading to the Colorado Rockies at for the Annual Rocky Mountain IP & Technology Institute where I will be moderating a panel called “Damages Models: What Are We Seeing After the Federal…
Rank this Week: 107

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: 109

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: 140

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: 141

Intellectual Property Network

Intellectual Property Network

Posts from membbers of the Intellectual Property Network on Ning.

http://ipestonia.ning.com/profiles/blog/list
Rank this Week: 149

The University of Chicago Law…

The University of Chicago Law School Faculty Blog

Covers constitutional law, copyright/technology, corporate law, criminal law, free speech, genetic testing, international law, national security and more.

http://uchicagolaw.typepad.com/faculty/
  • Aug 26

    Apple v. Samsung: What Are Patents Good For?

    Apple v. Samsung: What Are Patents Good For?
    Late Friday afternoon, Apple won a dramatic $1 billion-plus patent verdict against Samsung. The verdict has been described, by Samsung to be sure but also by many commentators, as anti-consumer, meaning presumably that prices will be…
  • Feb 21

    Politics, Copyright and the First-Amendment Common

    Politics, Copyright and the First-Amendment Common
    On the eve of the Republican primary in Florida, the Romney campaign started running a new television ad called “History Lesson.” Romney was coming off Newt Gingrich’s double-digit win in South Carolina and the momentum in the campaign…
  • Jan 23

    Video: Law School Faculty on United States v. Jone

    Video: Law School Faculty on United States v. Jone
    Today the Supreme Court handed down a decision in United States v. Jones which held that attaching a GPS device to a vehicle and then using the device to monitor the vehicle’s movements constitutes a search under the Fourth Amendment. In…
Rank this Week: 156

The Trademark Blog

The Trademark Blog

Covers advertising, ambush marketing, appellations of origin, branding, replacement parts, famous marks, grey goods and Madrid Protocol. By Schwimmer Mitchell.

http://www.schwimmerlegal.com/
  • Nov 18

    Republican Study Committee Report on Copyright, Withdrawn

    Republican Study Committee Report on Copyright, Withdrawn
    Report on Copyright Law, by Republican Study Committee, withdrawn. Coverage here and here.
  • Nov 16

    HOBBIT v AGE OF THE HOBBITS

    HOBBIT v AGE OF THE HOBBITS
    Producers of The Hobbit sue low-budget film AGE OF THE HOBBITS. One does not simply use the name HOBBIT in a title. Complaint (in two parts) is fun reading. Coverage here. You know what would be an interesting trademark fact pattern – a…
  • Oct 26

    Village Voice v Yelp (BEST OF _____ v BEST OF _____)

    Village Voice v Yelp (BEST OF _____ v BEST OF _____)
    Village Voice owns local newspapers in various cities. They offer ‘incentive/promotional programs’ to local establishments under the BEST OF mark as In BEST OF DALLAS, BEST OF DENVER, etc. Yelp, the local review/directory site/app is…
Rank this Week: 158

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: 160

Los Angeles Intellectual Property…

Los Angeles Intellectual Property Trademark Attorney Blog

Includes topics such as copyright litigation, licensing, patent litigation, TTAB, trademark applications, and trademark litigation. By Los Angeles, California intellectual property lawyer, Milord A. Keshishian.

http://www.iptrademarkattorney.com/
Rank this Week: 162

The TTABlog

The TTABlog

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

http://thettablog.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 177

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: 191

Eastern District of Texas Federal…

Eastern District of Texas Federal Court Practice

Devoted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, with special emphasis on patent litigation. By Michael C. Smith.

http://mcsmith.blogs.com/eastern_district_of_texas/
  • Jun 17

    Texas Lawyer - "Patent Law: Best Practices As Seen From The Bench" with Judge Gilstrap and Judge Payne - part 2

    Texas Lawyer - "Patent Law: Best Practices As Seen From The Bench" with Judge Gilstrap and Judge Payne - part 2
    Texas Lawyer's patent judge roundtable continued this week, with Judges Lynn and Judge Godbey from the Northern District of Texas and Judge Gilstrap and Magistrate Judge Payne from the Eastern District covering joinder and multi-defendant…
  • Jun 17

    Motion for Leave to Supplement Invalidity Contentions Denied

    Motion for Leave to Supplement Invalidity Contentions Denied
    GeoTag v. Frontier, et al., 2:10cv265 (6/12/13) Judge: Rodney Gilstrap Holding: Defendants' Motion for Leave to Supplement Invalidity Contentions DENIED Defendants sought leave to amend their invalidity contentions pursuant to P.R. 3-6 to add…
  • Jun 17

    Marshall jury finds for defendant Reynold

    Marshall jury finds for defendant Reynold
    Friday afternoon a Marshall jury in Judge Rodney Gilstrap's court found for defendant Reynolds Consumer Products in a patent infringement case brought by KKG, LLC dealing with crock pot liners. The jury also found that the single asserted…
Rank this Week: 196

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: 200

Two-Seventy-One Patent Blog

Two-Seventy-One Patent Blog

Provides insight and analysis on patent law, patent portfolio management and patent litigation in the fields of electronics, software and computers. By Peter Zura.

http://271patent.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 213

Copyright Litigation Blog

Copyright Litigation Blog

Review of copyright law, copyright litigation, art litigation and relevant current events. Discussions of recent case law and federal rules of civil procedure. By Ray Dowd.

http://copyrightlitigation.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 216

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: 217

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: 220

The University of Chicago Law…

The University of Chicago Law School Faculty Podcast

Listen to lectures by and discussions with the faculty of the University of Chicago Law School.

http://www.law.uchicago.edu/facultypodcast.rss
  • Jun 6

    Aziz Huq, "What Good is Article V?: A Defense of Our Rigid and Inflexible Constitution"

    Aziz Huq, "What Good is Article V?: A Defense of Our Rigid and Inflexible Constitution"
    The Constitution’s amendment rule in Article V renders the text inflexible, countermajoritarian, and insensitive to important contemporary constituencies. Comparative empirical studies show that textual rigidity is not only rare in…
  • May 23

    Todd Henderson, "The Law & Economics of Self-Regulation"

    Todd Henderson, "The Law & Economics of Self-Regulation"
    Todd Henderson is Professor of Law and Aaron Director Teaching Scholar at the University of Chicago Law School. This talk was recorded on May 3, 2013, at the annual Loop Luncheon held in conjuction with Reunion.
  • May 9

    Richard Epstein, "A History of Public Utility Regulation in the Supreme Court"

    Richard Epstein, "A History of Public Utility Regulation in the Supreme Court"
    Rate regulation today is often conceived of as an exotic topic of interest only to a select group of pointy-headed specialists. But the truth is quite the opposite.  The history of rate regulation raises some of the most fundamental…
Rank this Week: 226

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: 232

The Journal of the Business Law…

The Journal of the Business Law Society

Covers recent developments affecting business law . By the students of the University of Illinois College of Law.

http://www.law.uiuc.edu/bljournal/
  • Mar 26

    Entrepreneurship in Brazil

    Entrepreneurship in Brazil
    Bolivians, mainly members of affected indigenous groups, protested the Brazilian construction company OAS’s project to build a road through a remote Bolivian indigenous territory. Meanwhile, citizens of Argentina, Paraguay, and…
  • Feb 23

    Entrepreneurship in Turkey

    Entrepreneurship in Turkey
    Although Turkey is often considered an emerging market, and indeed has many positive attributes that make it an attractive place to invest and do business, it is not a hotbed of entrepreneurship; and until it receives more governmental and…
  • Dec 7

    Shadow banking: Help is on the Way

    Shadow banking: Help is on the Way
      Despite being recognized as a primary culprit of the financial crisis, shadow banking has continued to flourish. According to the Financial Stability Board (FSB), shadow banking has grown since the onset of the crisis from $62 trillion…
Rank this Week: 246

Seattle Trademark Lawyer

Seattle Trademark Lawyer

Covers trademark law developments from Seattle and beyond. By Michael Atkins.

http://seattletrademarklawyer.com/blog/
  • Jun 16

    Trademark Owners Should Know the Standard for Attorney's Fees Award

    Trademark Owners Should Know the Standard for Attorney's Fees Award
    Courts don’t award attorney’s fees that often in trademark cases. That’s because the statute only authorizes fees awards in “exceptional” cases. So what’s that mean? The Ninth Circuit recently…
  • Jun 9

    Lawyer's Work in Trademark Disputes Prevented Adverse Representation

    Lawyer's Work in Trademark Disputes Prevented Adverse Representation
    One of the things a client gets when he hires a lawyer is loyalty. Undivided loyalty. That means the lawyer can’t use things he learns in the course of representing a client against that client in the future while representing someone…
  • Jun 2

    Some Counterfeiters Also Deal in Missle

    Some Counterfeiters Also Deal in Missle
    The Ninth Circuit’s May 21 decision in U.S. v. Chen says a lot about the folks who make money selling counterfeit goods. Not surprisingly, they make money a whole lot of nasty ways. Mr. Chen was convicted of trafficking in counterfeit…
Rank this Week: 264

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: 267

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/
Rank this Week: 274

Patent Baristas

Patent Baristas

Offers bio/pharma patent news. By Stephen R. Albainy-Jenei, Karlyn Schnapp and Nicole Tepe.

http://www.patentbaristas.com
  • Jun 13

    Supreme Court Issues Opinion on Myriad

    Supreme Court Issues Opinion on Myriad
    In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled against Myriad Genetics saying that the company cannot patent natural DNA.  Association for Molecular Pathology et al., v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., et al.  (SCt 12-398_8njq; No.…
  • Jun 11

    The Definitive Guide on Effective World-Wide Patent Prosecution and Opposition/Cancellation

    The Definitive Guide on Effective World-Wide Patent Prosecution and Opposition/Cancellation
    American Conference Institute’s Advanced Summit on Global Patenting Strategy & Practice unites seasoned counsel with experience practicing in critical jurisdictions to share their wealth of knowledge and help you understand not…
  • Jun 6

    White House Fact Sheet on Patents: We Hate Trolls!

    White House Fact Sheet on Patents: We Hate Trolls!
    The White House announced plans for a set of executive actions President Barack Obama will take that are aimed at reining in certain patent-holding firms, known as “patent trolls.” [I]nnovators continue to face challenges from…
Rank this Week: 278

this WEEK in LAW

this WEEK in LAW

Denise Howell and guests discuss technology law. From the TWiT netcast network.

http://twit.tv/twil
  • Jun 14

    This WEEK in Law 215: The Least Untruthful Show Ever

    This WEEK in Law 215: The Least Untruthful Show Ever
    Hosts: Denise Howell and Evan BrownPRISM, Verizon, NSA, Edward Snowden, kid privacy issues, and more.Guests: Hanni Fakhoury and Travis Crabtree .Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/twil.Talking points on DeliciousWe invite you to…
  • Jun 7

    This WEEK in Law 214: Back Doors and Liberation Front

    This WEEK in Law 214: Back Doors and Liberation Front
    Hosts: Denise Howell and Evan BrownNSA collecting phone records, NSA surveillance order, EFF reacts to NSA, forced back door legislations, Google Glass, and more.Guests: Peter Toren and Parker Higgins .Download or subscribe to this show at…
  • May 31

    This WEEK in Law 213: Fun Like Death Valley

    This WEEK in Law 213: Fun Like Death Valley
    Hosts: Denise Howell and Evan BrownDRM and DRM standards, the XBOX One, Chinese hackers, patent reform, and more.Guests: Peter Biddle and Jim Denaro .Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/twil.Talking points on DeliciousWe invite you…
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US Law Watch

US Law Watch

Provides US legal and regulatory information. By BNA International.

http://www.uslawwatch.com
Rank this Week: 297

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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TinyTechIP

TinyTechIP

Covers emerging patent developments in the areas of microelectromechanical systems and nanotechnology. By Blaise Mouttet.

http://tinytechip.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 30

    Top Ten Nanotechnology Patents of 2012

    Top Ten Nanotechnology Patents of 2012
    The following is a list of the most interesting nanotechnology patents this past year (in my opinion):#10 - US 8093786 - Nanoscale piezoelectrics (Stevens Institute of Technology)This patent teaches manufacturing piezoelectric nanofibers…
  • Nov 5

    Memristor debate: "If it works who cares?"

    Memristor debate: "If it works who cares?"
    I have made various public arguments over the past year about why Leon Chua and HP's "memristor" models are all hype rather than a legitimate scientific model for resistance switching (e.g.
  • Oct 17

    The memory resistor patent thicket

    The memory resistor patent thicket
    Patent thickets are overlapping patent rights controlled by different corporations which often act as an impedance to commercialization of new technology. Over the past few years I have been tracking the development of memory resistor…
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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…
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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
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TechnoLlama

TechnoLlama

Covers copyrights, creative commons, DRM, open source and more. By Andres Guadamuz.

http://www.technollama.co.uk
  • Jun 12

    Desmintiendo el mito de la declaratoria de derechos de autor en Facebook

    Desmintiendo el mito de la declaratoria de derechos de autor en Facebook
    Translation into Spanish of this article. He estado viendo diferentes versiones de la siguiente declaración de privacidad en Facebook: “Hoy día X, haciendo pleno uso de mis facultades mentales y de mi titularidad de esta…
  • Jun 10

    Privacy is dead, the NSA leaks just alerted us to the fact

    Privacy is dead, the NSA leaks just alerted us to the fact
    Since September 11, 2001, whenever I was visiting or passing through the United States, I have been subjected to more “random” security checks than could ever be expected by chance alone. Similarly, I have come to expect to be…
  • Jun 6

    Has Instagram replaced Kodak?

    Has Instagram replaced Kodak?
    Jobs, blink and they’re gone I have to admit that I have not read Jaron Lanier’s “Who Owns the Future?“, but mainstream media seems to be filled with snippets from the book. Often described as a visionary, Lanier has…
Rank this Week: 322

Excess Copyright

Excess Copyright

Covers the harm of excess copyright enforcement. By Howard Knopf.

http://excesscopyright.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 16

    Is the Party Over for the "Happy Birthday" Song?

    Is the Party Over for the "Happy Birthday" Song?
    The Happy Birthday song is in the news once again. Watch the video above for what is perhaps the most historic and famous performance ever of this song. Viewer discretion is advised.Here is the complaint in a class action lawsuit in the…
  • Jun 10

    More on “Tilting at Windmills”: Ontario Tables Anti-SLAPP Legislation – & How It Could Cover Existing Case

    More on “Tilting at Windmills”: Ontario Tables Anti-SLAPP Legislation – & How It Could Cover Existing Case
    At just about the same time that news was breaking of NextEra’scontroversial lawsuit against Esther Wrightman, the Ontario Government AG, the Hon. J. Gerrertsen, tabled Bill 83 – which would, if passed, introduce some remarkably…
  • Jun 7

    Good News from Simcoe Hall at University of Toronto re Access Copyright (#ACdeal)

    Good News from Simcoe Hall at University of Toronto re Access Copyright (#ACdeal)
    U of T has shown strong leadership by decisively giving Access Copyright notice that it will exercise its right to not extend the current license beyond the end of the year. In doing so, U of T invites AC to negotiate a better deal:……
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LibraryLaw Blog

LibraryLaw Blog

Covers issues concerning libraries and the law. By Peter Hirtle, Raizel Liebler, Mary Minow and Susan Nevelow Mart.

http://blog.librarylaw.com/librarylaw/
  • Apr 18

    Digital First Sale - TIME TO SPEAK OUT - SIGN (CLICK) THIS

    Digital First Sale - TIME TO SPEAK OUT - SIGN (CLICK) THIS
    If you read about the Redigi decision, you know that a court has ruled against COPY AND DELETE. Yes, you can't buy an mp3, make a copy to sell (or give away under the same logic) and then delete your...
  • Apr 17

    Pass this on - new copyright petition (short deadline to get 100K signatures)

    Pass this on - new copyright petition (short deadline to get 100K signatures)
    From techdirt comments: A HUGE thanks for pointing this out, Mike! If anyone needs a (public domain) letter about this to send to your friends, here you go: Are you tired of having fan sites taken down by cease and...
  • Apr 15

    tinyurl/recastcopyright

    tinyurl/recastcopyright
    We made a tinyurl so it doesn't break at the line return. tinyurl/recastcopyright So sign it. They need an insane number of signatures - 100,000. But if we can get that, it will show that reasonable users are flexing their...
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Internet Cases

Internet Cases

Legal developments involving the Internet and new technologies. By Evan Brown.

http://blog.internetcases.com
Rank this Week: 343

Erik J. Heels

Erik J. Heels

Covers technology, law, baseball, and rock 'n' roll. By Erik J. Heels.

http://erikjheels.com
  • Dec 18

    HTML/CSS Test Page For Web Designer

    HTML/CSS Test Page For Web Designer
    Erik’s Clueful HTML Brain Dump. Below is just about everything you’ll need to style a WordPress theme (or any other CSS-based web design).  Check the source code (i.e. view source) to see the many embedded elements within…
  • Oct 3

    Time For A Patent Bar Oath

    Time For A Patent Bar Oath
    Proposed Patent Attorney's Oath.
  • Oct 2

    Drawing That Explains This Blog

    Drawing That Explains This Blog
    Technology, Law, Baseball, Rock 'n' Roll. Why do I write about more than one thing?  Because I think single-subject blogs are, for the most part, boring. Do you like musicians who play only one note?  Artists who use only one color?  OK…
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