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TeleFrieden

Covers legal, regulatory, marketplace and cultural issues affecting the information, communications and entertainment industries. By Rob Frieden.

http://telefrieden.blogspot.com/

May 10
Content Provider Wireless Subsidie

Content Provider Wireless Subsidie

Wireless subscribers face the cross-currents of access to an ever increasing inventory of full motion video content at the same time as wireless carriers have forced them to…
May 10
Maximizing the Benefits of Future Spectrum Auction

Maximizing the Benefits of Future Spectrum Auction

Sponsored researchers already have entered the conversation about spectrum policy with a new objective of thwarting any effort to promote access by non-incumbents, or at least…
May 4
What the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and Comcast Have in Common

What the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and Comcast Have in Common

Pennsylvania ties with Utah for having the most restrictive access to wine and spirits. Predictably the Pa. State Stores offer high prices and many employees…

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DMCA Handbook

Covers online copyright infringement and DMCA for ISPs and content creators and rights holders. By Connie J. Mableson.

http://www.dmcahandbook.com/

May 10
Case puts 512(f) at the forefront with lots of twist

Case puts 512(f) at the forefront with lots of twist

Section 512(f) of the DMCA provides that if someone makes a material misrepresentation in a DMCA notice or counter-notification, they can be liable for damages, including costs and attorney’s fees. The standard applied is a difficult…
Apr 26
Grooveshark Loses to UMG in DMCA Case as to pre-1972 Sound Recording

Grooveshark Loses to UMG in DMCA Case as to pre-1972 Sound Recording

The U.S. Copyright Act has undergone many amendments and revisions since the law was first passed. One type of creative work that is protected by the US Copyright Act are “sound recordings” – recordings of music, spoken…
Apr 25
House Judiciary Committee to Undertake Comprehensive Review of Copyright Law

House Judiciary Committee to Undertake Comprehensive Review of Copyright Law

Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R – Va.) announced that the Judiciary Committee will conduct a comprehensive review of US Copyright Law in the coming months. In remarks made by the Chairman, he said: “The…

Rank this Week: 3046

The Brewery Law Blog

Covers licensing, permitting, advertising, labeling and distribution issues affecting the brewing industry. By Reiser Legal LLC.

http://brewerylaw.com

May 10
Louisiana ATC Throws a Bone to Brewers – Explains Tasting Room Rule

Louisiana ATC Throws a Bone to Brewers – Explains Tasting Room Rule

Many moons ago, I had a premature party over the passage of a law that I thought might have an impact on opening up taprooms to brewers in Louisiana. It turned out that the law was directed only at distillers (strange, right?…
Apr 16
And Now a Word from Your Brewer……

And Now a Word from Your Brewer……

When I first moved to Seattle, the very first beer that I had was a Manny’s Pale Ale. Georgetown Brewing was a baby at that time, yet today they continue to grow and add jobs to the Seattle area. Kudos. Here is a word from their…
Apr 11
House Democrats Anger Craft Brewers, Justified Responses Ensue

House Democrats Anger Craft Brewers, Justified Responses Ensue

At a press conference today in Olympia, House Democrats disclosed their new tax proposal. The Governor’s insane proposal to raise the tax on microbreweries by $0.50 a gallon, was watered down to a proposed $0.15 hike. Better, not good.…

Rank this Week: 4988

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: 1795

Virtual World Law Blog

Covers virtual worlds and social media issues. By Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.

http://www.virtualworldlaw.com/

May 9
Games Business & Legal Affairs Event - Register Now!

Games Business & Legal Affairs Event - Register Now!

Pillsbury attorney, Sean F. Kane will be a featured panelist at the upcoming Video Game Bar Association's inaugural Game Business & Legal Affairs conference. The conference will provide an in-depth analysis of the prevalent and pertinent…
May 2
Augmented World Expo 2013

Augmented World Expo 2013

Please join us at the Augmented World Expo 2013 (Santa Clara, June 4 - 5) for 2 days of workshops, sessions, and networking dedicated to understanding how to drive behavior in consumers, employees and stakeholders. Now in its 4th year,…
Apr 22
New-Tech Credit Cards On The Way

New-Tech Credit Cards On The Way

The Bank of China Hong Kong announced recently that it plans to launch its first credit card that is compatible with Near Field Communication ("NFC) technology this year. NFC is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to…

Rank this Week: 3453

Business, Entertainment, Sports &…

Business, Entertainment, Sports & Technology (B.E.S.T.) Law Blog

Covers business, copyright, entertainment, IP and technology law. By ARC Law Group.

http://best.arclg.com/

May 8
ARC Law Group: April Newsletter

ARC Law Group: April Newsletter

Welcome to the month of May. Graduation season is here, and Jeff and I would like to send out big congratulations to law clerks Katherine West, Will Dugoni and Ben Shaw. Enjoy the ceremony, the party and the short break…and then get…
May 6
The Legal Ethics of Podcasting

The Legal Ethics of Podcasting

by Leslie O'Callaghan The following article discusses the various legal issues related to online advertising for lawyers.. I. Introduction Radio and television advertising has often been mocked as sensationalist and dramatic. Although these…
May 1
Podcast: Business Entitie

Podcast: Business Entitie

Podcast: Business Entities This month on the Business Entertainment Sports and Technology Law Podcast, we get down to business with a discussion on business entities. Corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), partnerships, sole…

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Business Litigation Info

Covers business litigation, intellectual property, data security, and advertising and media. By Faruki Ireland & Cox P.L.L.

http://www.businesslitigationinfo.com/

May 8
Privacy Today: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same

Privacy Today: The More Things Change, the More they Stay the Same

I recently had the privilege of moderating a privacy panel discussion at an unmanned aerial systems (“UAS”) conference. UAS’s have been in the news lately, so you can imagine the interest and concern for privacy and…
Apr 9
Charles Faruki Honored as an All-Star for Outstanding Client Service

Charles Faruki Honored as an All-Star for Outstanding Client Service

Charles Faruki, Managing Partner of FI&C was recently selected as a 2013 BTI Client Service All-Star MVP by BTI Consulting Group. All-Star MVPs are standout attorneys honored for delivering superior client service year after year. Charlie…
Mar 20
SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFA

SCOTUS Issues First-Ever Decision Interpreting CAFA

On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Standard Fire Ins. Co. v. Knowles, No. 11-1450, and held that class action plaintiffs cannot plead around the Class Action Fairness Act’s…

Rank this Week: 3919

Video Game Law Blog

Covers current Issues in video game law. By Davis LLP.

http://www.davis.ca/en/blog/Video-Game-Law

May 7
Crowdfunding 101

Crowdfunding 101

Crowdfunding is “a method of funding a project or venture through small amounts of money raised from a large number of people [the crowd] over the internet via an internet portal intermediary.”1 Crowdfunding has been made popular…
Apr 9
Boosting Canada's knowledge economy: will new government funding be enough?

Boosting Canada&#39;s knowledge economy: will new government funding be enough?

Canada’s venture capital industry has suffered from insufficient funding over the past number of years. This lack of funding poses a significant problem if we want to keep entrepreneurs who will strengthen the Canadian innovation…
Mar 8
Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation

Canada&#39;s Anti-Spam Legislation

Almost every video game publisher, developer and service provider in Canada will be affected by Canada’s new anti-spam legislation and should have a plan for complying with it. [More…]

Rank this Week: 2683

Scholarly Communications @ Duke

Duke's source for advice and information about copyright and publication issues

http://library.duke.edu/blogs/scholcomm

May 7
Finding out who your friends are

Finding out who your friends are

The period for filing amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefs in the appellate phase of the Georgia State University copyright and fair use case has closed, so it is a good time to take stock of who has weighed in on each…
Apr 30
Fair use for appropriation art

Fair use for appropriation art

A new ruling came out last week in one of the most interesting cases involving appropriation art, the ongoing dispute between photographer Patrick Cariou and appropriation artist Richard Prince. I wrote about the unfortunate decision…
Apr 29
Meet me at the intersection

Meet me at the intersection

In March the ACRL published a new White Paper on Intersections of Scholarly Communication and Information Literacy: Creating Strategic Collaborations for a Changing Academic Environment which looks at the ways in which the dramatic changes…

Rank this Week: 1692

Business + Intellectual Property +…

Business + Intellectual Property + Internet Law

From a Rhode Island point of view, this blog covers legal developments in the fields of business law, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, intellectual property law, and gaming law. By John Ottaviani.

http://bipilaw.blogspot.com/

May 7
Trademarks Are Everywhere in Dallas!

Trademarks Are Everywhere in Dallas!

As in every city, trademarks are everywhere in Dallas. Because I am here attending the Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association, it is only fitting that I show a few that I spotted on a brief walk in the…
Apr 26
"Intellectual Property Protection for Small Businesses" Presentation

"Intellectual Property Protection for Small Businesses" Presentation

On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of co-presenting a workshop at the "Beacon for Small Business Expo," sponsored by Beacon Mutual for its policyholders and the general public. My presentation was titled "Intellectual Property Protection…
Mar 18
FTC Updates Rules for Internet and Mobile Advertising

FTC Updates Rules for Internet and Mobile Advertising

Does your company advertise online or on mobile devices? Do you promote your company on Twitter and Facebook? If so, you should take note that the Federal Trade Commission last week updated its guidelines for digital…

Rank this Week: 4263

Florida IP

Covers intellectual property developments. By Woodrow Pollack.

http://floridaip.blogspot.com/

May 7
Patent Obtained During Marriage Is Marital Asset in Florida

Patent Obtained During Marriage Is Marital Asset in Florida

James Taylor (I believe no relation to the singer) was awarded U.S. Patent No. 5,806,566 in 1998. At the same time, he was married to Mary Taylor. In 2011, the Taylors obtained a final judgment of dissolution of their marriage.…
Apr 24
Trademark Statute of Limitations - Governed by Lache

Trademark Statute of Limitations - Governed by Lache

Roca Labs has sued Boogie Media, LLC and Slava Krasnov for unfair competition, cybersquatting, and trademark infringement concerning the trademarks NATURLA GASTRIC BYPASS, GASTRIC BYPASS NO SURGERY, ROCA LABS, and Gastric Bypass EffectTM.…
Apr 4
Back to State Court, Brother

Back to State Court, Brother

Hulk Hogan (a/k/a Terry Bollea) sued a local radio host (you may have heard of him -- Bubba the Love Sponge) and his ex-wife in state court for releasing a vide of Hogan having sex with Bubba's ex-wife. Hogan amended his complaint,…

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San Diego Trademark Attorney Blog

Covers trademark law, including trademark litigation, infringement, registration and application issues. By Mandour & Associates, APC.

http://www.sandiegotrademarkattorney.pro/

May 7
Nike and Under Armour Battle Over "I Will" Trademark

Nike and Under Armour Battle Over "I Will" Trademark

San Diego - In February of this year Under Armour, Inc. filed a complaint against Nike, Inc. claiming that Nike was infringing on Under Armour's "I Will" trademark. In response, on Monday Nike filed a response which seeks a declaratory…
Apr 18
Carpet Company Sued Over Use of "Wild Kingdom" Trademark

Carpet Company Sued Over Use of "Wild Kingdom" Trademark

San Diego - Couristan Inc., a carpeting and rug manufacturer based in New Jersey, was sued in Nebraska federal court last week by Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. The lawsuit involves a recently released line of faux animal skin carpets…
Apr 2
Disney Wins Dismissal in Feud Over TINKERBELL Trademark

Disney Wins Dismissal in Feud Over TINKERBELL Trademark

San Diego - A 3-way dispute over the rights to use TINKERBELL as a trademark for cosmetics ended when a panel of three judges determined that Icebox-Scoops, Inc., a Dutch company, could not maintain a lawsuit against Walt Disney Co. …

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IPelton

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

http://www.erikpelton.com/resources/

May 7
Great city slogan and branding: DALLAS BIG THINGS HAPPEN HERE (#INTA13)

Great city slogan and branding: DALLAS BIG THINGS HAPPEN HERE (#INTA13)

I’m in Dallas for a few days for the INTA conference. The city and the convention center has very nice branding, as throughout the city there are a variety of logos, posters, and promotion for the city of Dallas. Many feature the slogan…
May 6
Leason Ellis LLP law firm sues Patent & Trademark Agency, LLC for sending misleading trademark solicitation

Leason Ellis LLP law firm sues Patent & Trademark Agency, LLC for sending misleading trademark solicitation

Last week, New York intellectual property law firm Leason Ellis LLP filed suit against Patent & Trademark Agency, LLC in Federal District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging that the company’s solicitations to…
May 3
Navy amphibious transport dock – a photo journal

Navy amphibious transport dock – a photo journal

A few weekends ago, I had an amazing experience as I was present at the US Naval base in Norfolk, Virginia for the official commissioning of the USS Arlington, an amphibious transport dock. This was my first experience at a…

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Free as in Freedom

Discusses legal and policy issues in the software freedom community, with occasional interviews. By Bradley M. Kuhn and Karen Sandler.

http://faif.us/

May 7
0x3C: FOSDEM 2013: How to Share a Trademark

0x3C: FOSDEM 2013: How to Share a Trademark

Show Notes Segment 0 (00:00:33) Karen and Bradley introduce the talk. Segment 0 (00:02:05) Pam gave us slides, but it's all in one big SVG. Segment 2 (00:55:10) The talk that Bradley mentioned was this talk that…
Apr 11
Episode 0x3B: FOSDEM 2013: Should We Embrace App Stores?

Episode 0x3B: FOSDEM 2013: Should We Embrace App Stores?

Show Notes Segment 0 (00:00:33) Karen and Bradley introduce the talk. Segment 1 (00:03:03) Simon and Amanda used no slides during their talk. Amanda misquotes Bradley at 07:30. Bradley said: An unenforced copyleft is…
Apr 3
Episode 0x3A: FOSDEM 2013: FOSS Code Goes In And Never Comes Out

Episode 0x3A: FOSDEM 2013: FOSS Code Goes In And Never Comes Out

Show Notes Segment 0 (00:00:33) Karen and Bradley introduce the talk. Segment 1 (00:05:48) The speaker's that you hear are: Gabriel Holloway, who gives the talk Till Jaeger asks the first question. A few other…

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MBBP's Good Company

Covers news, events and developments in business, intellectual property, employment law. By Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton.

http://blogmbbp.wordpress.com

May 7
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Scientists Discover Powerful Gene Regulator

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Scientists Discover Powerful Gene Regulator

On April 11 MBBP client Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research announced its scientists have discovered a set of powerful gene regulators that control cell state and identity which they named “super-enhancers”. They found…
May 6
The Webby Awards Honors Flud

The Webby Awards Honors Flud

On April 9, MBBP client Made by Rabbit, Inc. announced it’s product, Flud, has received two Official Honoree awards at the 17th Annual Webby Awards. Flud, one of the leading personalized news apps available for the iPhone, was…
Apr 30
Track180 Announces the Launch of its News App for iPad

Track180 Announces the Launch of its News App for iPad

MBBP client Track180, Inc. announced today the launch of its debut news app Track180 on the iTunes store. Track 180 offers news in a different format from other apps by offering news from differing perspectives and inspiring reader…

Rank this Week: 5144

Robert Z. Cashman's IP Blog

Covers patent infringement and litigation.

http://patentdrafting.blogspot.com/

May 6
Prenda is essentially done

Prenda is essentially done

Reblogged from Fight Copyright Trolls: We have been waiting for this moment for a long time. Congratulations to everyone involved, especially Morgan and Nick.Media coverageTechDirt: Judge Wright Tells Team Prenda To Pay $80k, Refers Their…
Mar 6
“UNDER THE RADAR” – 122 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC FILED CASES

“UNDER THE RADAR” – 122 MALIBU MEDIA, LLC FILED CASES

Malibu Media, LLC has been one of the worst offenders in these copyright trolling cases. Instead of waiting for a full download to be complete, it has been reported to me that IMMEDIATELY UPON CLICKING ON THE BITTORRENT LINK (or in other…
Feb 22
New unbelievably brazen fraud: Internet Copyright Law Enforcement Agency

New unbelievably brazen fraud: Internet Copyright Law Enforcement Agency

Reblogged from Fight Copyright Trolls: 2/22/2013 Update: this fraud is seemingly grounded shortly after it took off (scroll to the bottom of the post).Over the last couple of days, I started receiving disturbing reports about a new…

Rank this Week: 4480

Brand Ventures IP Law Blog

Covers trademarks, brands, and relevant issues such as valuation, protection, registration, and emerging promotional platforms.

http://brandventures.blogspot.com/

May 5
The End of The United Stated Patent and Trademark Agency?

The End of The United Stated Patent and Trademark Agency?

Brand Ventures IP Law's Blog is back to weekly postings, and ideally, we will be cross-linking content with our other social media platforms (Brand Ventures IP Law's Facebook Page, Brand Venture's Twitter Feed, and the admittedly long overdue…
Jan 23
The Emergence of Personal Branding in Professional Sport

The Emergence of Personal Branding in Professional Sport

For years, athletic leagues, collegiate sports associations, and professional teams have dominated the savvy use of intellectual property procurement to solidify their ownership of not only the teams, leagues and associations…
Jan 20
PromoJam 2.0 - Two More Days...

PromoJam 2.0 - Two More Days...

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Rank this Week: 2842

ipwars.com

Covers intellectual property (IP) issues Down Under. By Warwick Rothnie.

http://ipwars.com

May 5
The Canadian copyright ‘pentalogy’

The Canadian copyright ‘pentalogy’

Last year, the Supreme Court of Canada handed down 5 decisions on the same day relating to fair dealing and other issues arising from digital transmission of copyright material. In a number of respects, its decisions are directly opposite to…
May 2
Oh won’t you stay …

Oh won’t you stay …

The patent war over escitalopram in Australia is still going! One aspect of the Alphapharm / Lundbeck case I had forgotten (if I appreciated it at the time) was that Lindgren J quashed the extension of the patent’s term under s 70ff. In…
Apr 30
The Corbys have copyright

The Corbys have copyright

Various members of Schapelle Corby‘s family, like most other people who take photographs, do own copyright in the photographs they have taken and Allen & Unwin, which published 5 of their photographs in The Sins of the Father,…

Rank this Week: 4562

BAZPAT

Cover IP procurement and enforcement in Australia. By Barry Eagar.

http://bazpat.blogspot.com/

May 3
Patent Valid - Innovation Patent Invalid

Patent Valid - Innovation Patent Invalid

Delnorth Pty Ltd v Commissioner of Patents [2013] FCA 165This case illustrates the types of prior art information available for determining "innovative step" for innovation patents and "inventive step" for patents. In some case the difference…
Feb 5
Novozymes v Danisco

Novozymes v Danisco

Link: Novozymes A/S v Danisco A/S [2013] FCAFC Date: 4 February 2013Requirement of clarity in patent claimsWhether claims not novel when compared with prior art base - inevitable outcome and understanding of skilled…
Jan 23
The Problem with App

The Problem with App

I have recently received a number of enquiries from inventors looking for patent protection to cover an app. Theoretically, there is no reason, at least in Australia and the US, that you should not be able to cover your app with a patent…

Rank this Week: 4821

Gray On Claims

Covers claim construction and patent law. By Justin E. Gray.

http://www.grayonclaims.com/home/

May 3
Federal Circuit Summarily Affirms District Court Decision Dismissing False Marking Case

Federal Circuit Summarily Affirms District Court Decision Dismissing False Marking Case

Public Patent Foundation, Inc. v. McNeil-PPC, Inc.(Fed. Cir. May 3, 2013) (nonprecedential) In this case, the Federal Circuit issued an order summarily affirming a district court's decision dismissing a qui tam false marking case pursuant to…
Apr 16
Revised Briefing Schedule in En Banc Federal Circuit Appeal Regarding De Novo Claim Construction Review

Revised Briefing Schedule in En Banc Federal Circuit Appeal Regarding De Novo Claim Construction Review

Lighting Ballast Control LLC v. Philips Electronics North America Corporation (Fed. Cir. Mar. 15, 2013) This blog had previously reported that in this case where the Federal Circuit has agreed to reconsider the de novo review of claim…
Mar 28
Federal Circuit Affirms Broad Disclaimer of Subject Matter During Prosecution

Federal Circuit Affirms Broad Disclaimer of Subject Matter During Prosecution

BASF Agro B.V., Arnhem (NL), Wadenswil Branch v. Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc. (Fed. Cir. Mar. 20, 2013) (nonprecedential) In this case, the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court's claim construction that the…

Rank this Week: 4372

IP Notiz

Covers intellectual property law rights in Germany.

http://www.ip-notiz.de

May 2
#rp13: Und sonst so in Berlin?

#rp13: Und sonst so in Berlin?

Die re:publica 13 steht vor der Tür, jede Menge Netzinteressierte – auch ein paar Juristen – fahren nach Berlin und werden wahrscheinlich wieder vor den Würstchenbratern in der Station rumhängen. Wer aber…
Apr 22
IP|Event: Quo Vadis, ab 23.04. in Berlin

IP|Event: Quo Vadis, ab 23.04. in Berlin

Quo Vadis – Wo geht die Reise hin? Jedes Jahr seit 2003 stellen sich die Vertreter der Gamesbranche diese Frage im Rahmen der gleichnamigen Entwicklerkonferenz. Kurz vor der Re:Publica wird hier schonmal der besonders freudvolle Teil…
Apr 16
OLG Hamm: “Statt-Preise”

OLG Hamm: “Statt-Preise”

In seinem heute veröffentlichten Urteil 4 U 186/12 v. 24.01.2013 hat das OLG Hamm über durchgestrichene “statt”-Preise bei Resterampen entschieden. Wie im Grunde nicht anders zu erwarten, liegt dann, wenn den…

Rank this Week: 1802

California Patent Attorney Blog

Covers patent litigation and infringement.

http://www.californiapatentattorney.pro/

May 1
MasterCard Sued in Virtual Payment Patent Infringement Case

MasterCard Sued in Virtual Payment Patent Infringement Case

California - An inventor by the name of John D'Agostino filed a complaint in a Delaware U.S. District Court accusing MasterCard, Inc. of infringing on his patent for a "System and method for performing secure credit card transactions". …
Apr 17
CBS and NBC Sued in Podcasting Patent Infringement Case

CBS and NBC Sued in Podcasting Patent Infringement Case

California - Both CBS Corp. and NBC Universal Media LLC were sued in separate Texas federal court actions by Personal Audio LLC, a Beaumont, Texas company who claims to be "pioneers in playlists and podcasting." The lawsuits stem from claims…
Mar 28
ITC Sides with Microsoft in Patent Claim

ITC Sides with Microsoft in Patent Claim

California - The long, on-going battle between Microsoft Corp. and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (owned by Google) over the Xbox 360 gaming console could be coming to end based on the most recent decision by the International Trade Commission. …

Rank this Week: 3808

Azrights' IP Brands Blog

Covers trade marks, copyright, internet marketing, social networking, search engine optimization, protection of reputations and brands on the internet.

http://www.ip-brands.com/blog/

May 1
TV Show Mad Men faces potentially mad IP battle over photos and likeness right

TV Show Mad Men faces potentially mad IP battle over photos and likeness right

When using photographs or images in a commercial context, getting an IP lawyer to assess the copyright situation is an obvious move. However, as the producers of hit TV show ‘Mad Men’ recently discovered, it may not be…
Apr 24
Apple granted a trademark over physical layout of the Apple Store

Apple granted a trademark over physical layout of the Apple Store

Trademarks can protect more than just a brand name or logo. Chocolate maker Cadbury successfully trademarked the shade of purple associated with the brand, while Coca-Cola famously managed to secure a trademark over its iconic Coke bottle.…
Apr 9
Copyright, emulation and software – is imitation not the sincerest form of flattery?

Copyright, emulation and software – is imitation not the sincerest form of flattery?

Software is essential to everyday life, it’s how we carry out research, get our entertainment fix, communicate with each other, manage information, carry out calculations, implement business processes and unleash our creativity. …

Rank this Week: 3740

Georgia Internet Law

Provides information and commentary regarding Internet law, e-commerce and technology law, World Wide Web regulation, and intellectual property. By Richardson Sixth, LLC.

http://georgiainternetlaw.com/

Apr 30
New Trademark Clearinghouse and New Internet Domain

New Trademark Clearinghouse and New Internet Domain

There has always been discord between the domain name registration system (which awards the universal right to a domain name to a singular owner) and the world’s patchwork trademark registration systems. The latter protects a mark…
Jan 27
Atlanta Internet Telephone Company Prospering

Atlanta Internet Telephone Company Prospering

The Atlanta Business Chronicle reports that Atlanta Internet telephony company Vocalocity Inc. plans to use $10 million of funding secured to grow its presence and add up to 100 new employees. Vocalocity provides Internet-based phone systems…
Nov 27
Atlanta Trademark Dispute Spills Over Into the Internet

Atlanta Trademark Dispute Spills Over Into the Internet

An unfair competition suit against an Atlanta-area garage door company has taken on another dimension, with claims that purported trademark violations that were effectively halted in the physical world are now taking place via the…

Rank this Week: 3936

Internet Television Law Blog

Covers the interaction between the law and the rise of internet television.

http://internet-televisionlaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 30
News Roundup - April 2013

News Roundup - April 2013

isoHunt Verdict Endangers Innovation, Google Tells Court
Mar 31
News Roundup - March 2013

News Roundup - March 2013

Online retransmission of TV programmes protected by copyright, rules CJEU
Feb 28
News Roundup - February 2013

News Roundup - February 2013

New Zealand court hands out second peppercorn downloading penalty3 million Freesat receivers now out there, and boxes to get YouTubeHargreaves supportive of Government copyright reforms but questions limitations to private copying…

Rank this Week: 4476

Lipton, Weinberger & Husick Blog

Covers intellectual property issues. By Adam G. Garson.

http://www.garson-law.com/blog

Apr 30
Ask Dr. Copyright…

Ask Dr. Copyright…

Dear Doc: I used to have “rabbit ears” on my TV. On stormy nights, I had to stand “just so” near the left ear to see channel 17, but other than that, it worked just fine. Then the electronics companies and the…
Apr 30
Just How Much Can an Artist Appropriate and Get Away With — Plenty!

Just How Much Can an Artist Appropriate and Get Away With — Plenty!

So, do you know what an “appropriation artist” is? It’s an artist who uses preexisting objects or images to create new works of art. While you might guess that appropriation artists keep many a copyright lawyer…
Apr 30
To Disclose or Not to Disclose … That is the Question

To Disclose or Not to Disclose … That is the Question

You have conceived of a wonderful new invention and you want tell everyone, but you are not ready for the expense of a patent application. Should you open your mouth? Every inventor feels the tension between the need to maintain secrecy…

Rank this Week: 4917

Current Trends in Copyright,…

Current Trends in Copyright, Trademark & Entertainment Law

By the Bennet Law Office.

http://ipandentertainmentlaw.wordpress.com

Apr 29
Pre-72 Sound Recordings not subject to DMCA

Pre-72 Sound Recordings not subject to DMCA

Under New York state law a decision issued last week holds pre-1972 sound recordings are not subject to the DMCA safe harbor provisions and Grooveshark is liable for state law copyright infringement of UMG owned pre-1972 sound…
Apr 29
Michael “Qiaodan” Jordan Sues Chinese Company for Trademark Infringement

Michael “Qiaodan” Jordan Sues Chinese Company for Trademark Infringement

This week starts Michael Jordan’s trademark trial against Chinese sportswear company Qiaodan Sports Co. Qiaodan translates in Mandarin to mean Jordan. Qiaodan Sports sells basketball shoes and jerseys with Qiaodan and #23. …
Apr 24
Drybar vs Blow Dry Bar – Trademark for Blow Drying Hair

Drybar vs Blow Dry Bar – Trademark for Blow Drying Hair

While in LA I marveled at all the hair salons for blow drying hair. Who knew these salons were all over Texas. And, as much as we Texas gals like our hair fixed, it does seem like a natural fit. Houston, Texas-based Blow Dry…

Rank this Week: 2953

Seattle Entertainment Lawyer

Provides entertainment and intellectual property law updates. By Heather M. Morado.

http://www.seattleentertainmentlawyer.com/

Apr 27
Congrats to client V. Contrera

Congrats to client V. Contrera

Congratulations to client V. Contreras on the release of her music video for "Lush," currently #9 on the ReverbNation pop charts for Seattle. Tickets are near sold out for her May 3rd album preview show at the Triple Door.…
Feb 19
What happens when a copyright owner cannot be located?

What happens when a copyright owner cannot be located?

When a good faith user wants to license a copyrighted work but cannot locate the owner, the work is considered to be an “orphan work.” While there are provisions in the Copyright Act that would allow for use of an orphan…
Feb 6
Can a songwriter prevent other musicians from recording cover versions of the songwriter's original compositions?

Can a songwriter prevent other musicians from recording cover versions of the songwriter's original compositions?

The short answer, is no. To begin, it's important to first distinguish between the two separate copyrights in music: 1) the copyright in the underlying composition; and 2) the copyright in the actual sound …

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OberIPWatch

Covers IP issues of importance to clients in science, technology, healthcare, education, media and the arts. By Ober Kaler.

http://oberipwatch.com/

Apr 25
Cariou v. Prince: A victory for appropriation art

Cariou v. Prince: A victory for appropriation art

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed a lower court opinion today in the case of Cariou v. Prince and handed another victory to the perhaps surprisingly robust world of contemporary collage artistry and…
Apr 22
Prior Art 101 for §§102 and 103

Prior Art 101 for §§102 and 103

If you read IP blogs with any regularity you no doubt know that patent reform has come courtesy of the America Invents Act (“AIA”), although the “old” patent law hasn’t really left us and won’t for quite…
Apr 12
You Bought It, Now Dispose Of It How You Please

You Bought It, Now Dispose Of It How You Please

The Supreme Court recently ruled in the case of Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (Docket No. 11-697) that the copyright “first-sale” doctrine trumps a copyright holder’s right to control distribution of products…

Rank this Week: 4000

The Trademark Blogger

News & Views on Trademark Registration and Litigation. By Morris Turek.

http://yourtrademarkattorney.com/blog

Apr 24
Trademarkia Review (Part 1) – Is Trademarkia a Scam?

Trademarkia Review (Part 1) – Is Trademarkia a Scam?

The Disturbing Truth about Trademarkia (a/k/a LegalForce) Part of my responsibility as a trademark attorney is to help individuals make informed decisions. My law practice is devoted to exclusively to educating people about trademarks,…
Dec 30
What is a Trademark Class? How Do I Choose the Correct Trademark International Class?

What is a Trademark Class? How Do I Choose the Correct Trademark International Class?

If you have ever attempted to register a trademark, you already know that the trademark application form requires you to identify the trademark class into which your product or service falls. Most people look at the portion of the form…
Dec 16
How Do I Trademark a Logo?

How Do I Trademark a Logo?

Most people already know that it is possible to trademark a logo with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. But, applying to register a logo as a trademark is quite different than simply registering a name or a slogan. In…

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brandGEEK

Covers trademark and branding. By Lara Pearson.

http://brandgeek.net/

Apr 24
Gun Control hits the USPTO

Gun Control hits the USPTO

As the heated (pun fully intended) public debate about gun control continues, I thought it would be fun to examine trademark applications for the term GUN CONTROL. I expected to find a roughly equal mix of applications filed by gun control…
Apr 20
Denver and the USPTO abuzz with 420

Denver and the USPTO abuzz with 420

According to NewYork.Newsday.com and the WashingtonTimes.com, today — April 20th — is a counter-culture /cannabis-culture holiday referred (or should I say reefered?) to as “four-twenty.”…
Apr 20
Gun Control hits the USPTO

Gun Control hits the USPTO

As the heated (pun fully intended) public debate about gun control continues, I thought it would be fun to examine trademark applications for the term GUN CONTROL. I expected to find a roughly equal mix of applications filed by gun control…

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Virginia Business Law Update

Covers news and legal developments affecting Virginia businesses. By PCT Law Group.

http://www.virginiabusinesslawupdate.com/

Apr 23
Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award in False Claims Act Case

Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award in False Claims Act Case

In the Fourth Circuit (the federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina), six-figure compensatory damage awards are frequently viewed as excessive. …
Apr 23
Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award

Fourth Circuit Substantially Reduces Jury's Emotional Damages Award

In the Fourth Circuit (the federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina), six-figure compensatory damage awards are rarely upheld on a motion for…
Apr 22
Government Contractor Teaming Agreement Ruled Unenforceable

Government Contractor Teaming Agreement Ruled Unenforceable

In the world of government contracts, companies frequently team together to put forward the most persuasive bid in response to a Request for Proposal (“RFP”). Such teaming arrangements often result in a teaming agreement between…

Rank this Week: 5069

Fair Competition Law Blog

Covers trade secrets, noncompetes, privacy and security, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, trademarks, copyrights, and business torts. By Russell Beck.

http://faircompetitionlaw.com

Apr 22
Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update

Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update

True to the unfortunate limit of 24 hours in a day, my posts continue to written during my vacations. This time, given the extended delay between vacations, and therefore posts on issues and cases making trade secrets | noncompete news, I am…
Apr 22
Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update

Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update

True to the unfortunate limit of 24 hours in a day, my posts continue to written during my vacations. This time, given the extended delay between vacations, and therefore posts on issues and cases making trade secrets | noncompete news, I am…
Apr 15
Episode 6: Practical Considerations When Seeking Injunctive Relief

Episode 6: Practical Considerations When Seeking Injunctive Relief

The Fairly Competing hosts - John Marsh, Russell Beck, and Ken Vanko - discuss injunction practice in Episode 6. The most common form of relief in non-compete and trade secrets cases, preliminary injunctions require parties to act and respond…

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Stone Law P.C.'s Blog

Covers intellectual property, entertainment law, and computing issues.

http://www.stoneslaw.net/blog/

Apr 20
Is Content Aggregation Copyright Infringement?

Is Content Aggregation Copyright Infringement?

A federal district judge in New York ruled for the Associated Press in the case of AP v. Meltwater. The ruling, if upheld on appeal, can have large ramifications throughout the blogosphere and for content aggregators. The Associated Press, or…
Mar 27
Kirtsaeng v. Wiley: Supreme Court Creates New Class of Business Venture

Kirtsaeng v. Wiley: Supreme Court Creates New Class of Business Venture

The Supreme Court decided this week the case of Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons. The opinion will undoubtedly have a large impact on intellectual property law. This case deals with a Thai national who was subsidizing his college tuition in…
Mar 20
Is ‘Redskins’ Too Offensive to be Trademarked?

Is ‘Redskins’ Too Offensive to be Trademarked?

The Trademark Trial and Appeals Board, the TTAB, has recently heard a case to determine if the Washington Redskins name is disparaging, and therefore should be stripped of its protected trademark status. This has been a long disputed issue.…

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New York Copyright Attorney

Covers New York copyright law and surrounding issues. By Stone Law, P.C.

http://newyorkcopyrightattorney.com/

Apr 20
Is Content Aggregation Copyright Infringement?

Is Content Aggregation Copyright Infringement?

A federal district judge in New York ruled for the Associated Press in the case of AP v. Meltwater. The ruling, if upheld on appeal, can have large ramifications throughout the blogosphere and for content aggregators. The Associated Press, or…
Apr 20
Is Content Aggregation Copyright Infringement?

Is Content Aggregation Copyright Infringement?

A federal district judge in New York ruled for the Associated Press in the case of AP v. Meltwater. The ruling, if upheld on appeal, can have large ramifications throughout the blogosphere and for content aggregators. The Associated Press, or…
Mar 27
Kirtsaeng v. Wiley: Supreme Court Creates New Class of Business Venture

Kirtsaeng v. Wiley: Supreme Court Creates New Class of Business Venture

The Supreme Court decided this week the case of Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons. The opinion will undoubtedly have a large impact on intellectual property law. This case deals with a Thai national who was subsidizing his college tuition in…

Rank this Week: 2714

Elman Technology Law

Covers intellectual property and internet business law. By Elman Technology Law, P.C.

http://elman.com

Apr 18
Spark Your Creativity: participate online in Tina Seelig’s MOOC via Stanford’s Venture Lab

Spark Your Creativity: participate online in Tina Seelig’s MOOC via Stanford’s Venture Lab

Delivered via Stanford's platform Venture-Lab, this free MOOC will springboard from her book inGenius.
Jun 1
Patentability: “non-obviousness” and “common sense”

Patentability: “non-obviousness” and “common sense”

On May 30, 2012, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) put further gloss on the term “common sense” as used by the Supreme Court in the 2007 case of KSR v. Teleflex. This new case (Mintz v. Dietz & Watson) involved a…
May 19
Gerry Elman named in Super Lawyers 2012

Gerry Elman named in Super Lawyers 2012

Gerry Elman has been listed in the Super Lawyers 2012 magazine for Pennsylvania in the intellectual property category. Gerry J. Elman visit superlawyers.com Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice…

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Defend My Domain

Discusses UDRP law and decisions, the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA), trademark litigation theories and tactics, computer law principles and an understanding of the web-based transactions and Internet technology. By Kain & Associates.

http://www.defendmydomain.com

Apr 18
Panel tells Alcohol Monitoring Systems to SCRAM

Panel tells Alcohol Monitoring Systems to SCRAM

In a recent domain name dispute over the domain www.SCRAM.com a single member panel denied a request to transfer. See Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc.v. Peter Stranney (Nat. Arb. Forum FA 1488482, April 11, 2013). Complainant, offering…
Mar 7
“Tata Massage” can keep its domain

“Tata Massage” can keep its domain

In a recent domain name dispute over the domain, www.tatamassage.com, a single member Panel denied a request to transfer. See Tata Sons Limited v. Tata Massage (WIPO Case No. D2012-2467 , March 4, 2013). Complainant Tata Sons Limited is…
Feb 11
SPORT2000 Sleeps Too Long on its Right

SPORT2000 Sleeps Too Long on its Right

In a recent domain name dispute over the domain, www.SPORT2000.com, a single member Panel denied a request to transfer. See Sport 2000 Brand AG v. sport2000 (WIPO Case No. D2012-2449, January 28, 2013). Complainant Sport Brand AG owns…

Rank this Week: 4827

Eric Morton's Legal Blog

Provides insights into business and intellectual property issues.

http://ericmortonlaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 16
Confidentiality Agreements and Mobile App Privacy Requirement

Confidentiality Agreements and Mobile App Privacy Requirement

Our latest newsletter with articles about employee confidentiality agreements and mobile application privacy requirements. The Morton Memo April 2013
Feb 18
Congratulations Mitch Jackson

Congratulations Mitch Jackson

I'd like to give a shout out to my friend and fellow attorney, Mitch Jackson, for his selection for a 2013 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year Award (CLAY Award). Every year, the California Lawyer gives these awards to attorneys who…
Feb 11
Interviewed regarding Lance Armstrong case

Interviewed regarding Lance Armstrong case

I was recently quoted in an article in Lawyers.com regarding the civil suit filed against Lance Armstrong over his book. http://blogs.lawyers.com/2013/01/lance-armstrong-sued-for-lying/As I say in the article, I'll be interested in the…

Rank this Week: 4418

IP Address

Covers Canadian intellectual property law. By Lorraine Fleck.

http://ipaddress.wordpress.com

Apr 16
IP Address Blog Updates for April 16, 2013

IP Address Blog Updates for April 16, 2013

LES Toronto Chapter World IP Day FREE event features Ron Dimock & Don MacOdrum – Wed Apr 24 @ 6 pm: http://www.lesusacanada.org/chapters/canada/toronto-chapter/april-24-2013-toronto-chapter-meeting …… USSC hears…
Mar 11
IP Address Blog Updates for March 11, 2013

IP Address Blog Updates for March 11, 2013

Some Victims of Online Hacking Edge Into the Light http://ow.ly/iHr14 Germany Could Ban Google Maps Over Microsoft Patent Dispute http://is.gd/EtNYos via @IBTimes @IntangibleBiz The Hudson’s Bay Company unveils new logo for…
Jan 25
IP Address Blog Updates for January 25, 2013

IP Address Blog Updates for January 25, 2013

Apple Is No Longer One Of The Hottest Brands In America http://ow.ly/h7JTK California Alleges 2 Clothing Firms Used Pirated Software http://ow.ly/h7JpR Life and Death Online and Facebook: Who Controls a Digital Legacy?…

Rank this Week: 2018

Higher Ed IP Law Report

Covers intellectual property issues in academia. By Bond Schoeneck & King.

http://www.higherediplaw.com/

Apr 15
Video Interview: Discussing the DMCA Takedown Notice Issued to Vine by Prince

Video Interview: Discussing the DMCA Takedown Notice Issued to Vine by Prince

As I wrote on recently, video sharing app Vine—owned by Twitter—was issued a DMCA takedown notice by representatives of recording artist Prince. I had the opportunity to speak with Colin O’Keefe of LXBN regarding the story.…
Apr 11
Popular Mobile App Vine Receives Takedown Notice from Prince’s Record Label

Popular Mobile App Vine Receives Takedown Notice from Prince’s Record Label

Late last month, Twitter received a DMCA takedown demand from NPG Records, Inc., Prince’s record label, to remove a six-second video hosted on Twitter’s popular new Vine application. Vine is a mobile application (currently…
Apr 9
Happy Birthday…or not

Happy Birthday…or not

“Happy Birthday to You” is one of the most widely recognized songs in the world. Did you also know that the song brings in about $2 million per year to the copyright holders? Ever wondered why they sing something other…

Rank this Week: 4880

Law Office of Dan Rogers

Covers news and law in the area of video games, digital law, privacy, and technology.

http://dlr-law.com/writings--pubs.html

Apr 14
Ask an Attorney: Answering Legal Questions about App and Video Game Development

Ask an Attorney: Answering Legal Questions about App and Video Game Development

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Mar 18
So What the Heck is a Platform Anyway?

So What the Heck is a Platform Anyway?

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Mar 17
App.Oops - Six Legal Mistakes App Developers are Making (Part 2 of 2)

App.Oops - Six Legal Mistakes App Developers are Making (Part 2 of 2)

Creating a bulletproof corporate sh [...]

Rank this Week: 2551

Privacy and IP Law Blog

Addresses recent events in trademark, copyright, computer and privacy law. By Christina Frangiosa.

http://privacyandip.blogspot.com/

Apr 12
Yankees Successfully Oppose Registration of “BASEBALLS EVIL EMPIRE” Trademark

Yankees Successfully Oppose Registration of “BASEBALLS EVIL EMPIRE” Trademark

On February 8, 2013, the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (“TTAB”) sustained the opposition filed by the New York Yankees Partnership (“Yankees”) against the registration of “BASEBALLS EVIL EMPIRE” filed…
Mar 27
FTC Issues New Guidance on Online Advertising Disclosure

FTC Issues New Guidance on Online Advertising Disclosure

On March 12, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the long-awaited, updated version of its .com Disclosure guidance. See Press Release, “FTC Staff Revises Online Advertising Disclosure Guidelines,” Mar. 12,…
Mar 12
Common Questions: Can I Copyright My ‘Knight in Shining Armor’ Story?

Common Questions: Can I Copyright My ‘Knight in Shining Armor’ Story?

The short answer is – perhaps, at least parts of it. Copyright law protects “original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression.” 17 U.S.C. § 102. This protection attaches from the…

Rank this Week: 4453

Small Business IP Protection and…

Small Business IP Protection and Management

Covers the intellectual property needs of individuals and small- to medium-sized companies. By J. Douglas Miller.

http://jdmesq.typepad.com/small_business_intellectu/

Apr 10
Inventors Eye - independent inventor publication

Inventors Eye - independent inventor publication

The Inventors Eye is a publication of the USPTO for the independent inventor community. To view the latest issue, please click here. Of note in this edition, is a tutorial on the new first-inventor-to-file laws which includes links to…
May 25
USPTO Ombudsman Teleconference - focusing on pro se applicant

USPTO Ombudsman Teleconference - focusing on pro se applicant

Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Time: 2 PM to 3 PM From the USPTO:
Jan 3
Donald R. Fraser 1927-2010

Donald R. Fraser 1927-2010

It is with a sense of deep sadness that we must report that our partner, mentor, colleague and friend, Donald R. Fraser, passed away on December 28, 2010 in Ft. Myers, Florida after a brief illness. He was 83 years old.Don Fraser had a…

Rank this Week: 2684

Lightbulb Blog by Dilanchian

Covers intellectual property law and business law from an Australian perspective. Published by Dilanchian Lawyers and Consultants.

http://www.dilanchian.com.au

Apr 10
Technology agreement dispute

Technology agreement dispute

I've not previously had hard data on the topic of technology agreement disputes. The data below stood out for me in this WIPO quote: "Of the 2% of technology agreements that gave rise to formal dispute proceedings, disputes most often arose…
Jan 7
Chinese can respect copyright in architecture

Chinese can respect copyright in architecture

I was interested today to note this article in The Guardian, Seeing double: what China's copycat culture means for architecture. There are photos of remarkable unauthorised copies in China of famous monuments abroad, the copyright or…
Jan 6
Legal nonsense

Legal nonsense

When used on its own, do not expect business law to get you to a sensible or good result. It can happen but it is not a given. When only purely legal thinking is in operation often business law is a road to nonsense, failure or suboptimal…

Rank this Week: 3128

Infringing Actions

Covers intellectual property and technology law and news. By Kelly D. Talcott.

http://infringingactions.blogspot.com/

Apr 9
Selling a Jayne Cobb hat? Keep selling!

Selling a Jayne Cobb hat? Keep selling!

The short-lived Fox series "Firefly" has developed a cult following that has given life to any number of t-shirts, character statues, and other fan tributes. Among them are a certain silly knit cap worn by the character Jayne Cobb…
Apr 8
Bittorrent Subpoena Notice? Check the Case Status!

Bittorrent Subpoena Notice? Check the Case Status!

These pesky bittorrent lawsuits continue to propagate themselves throughout the court system. Content owners -- which frankly may have a legitimate beef with having their films distributed for free -- persist in using them as…
Oct 6
NBC, Get with the Program

NBC, Get with the Program

NBC has recently asked the Obama campaign to stop using footage of one of its talking heads reporting on what a think tank thinks of Romney's tax plan. And yes, perhaps NBC has something of a copyright claim, and yes, perhaps NBC wants to…

Rank this Week: 5239

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