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Reasonable Balance

Covers copyright and music. By Nancy Prager.

http://nancyprager.wordpress.com

Jul 20
Intellectual Property Enforcement: Have your voice heard

Intellectual Property Enforcement: Have your voice heard

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

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

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

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

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

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ED Michigan IP Report

Discusses patent and other intellectual property litigation news from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

http://edmichipreport.com/

May 13
Supreme Court Decides Bowman v. Monsanto Co.

Supreme Court Decides Bowman v. Monsanto Co.

The Supreme Court ruled today in Bowman v. Monsanto Co., holding that the doctrine of patent exhaustion does not protect the use of patented genetically-modified seed to cultivate a new crop. The court reasoned that the replanting…
May 10
Stalemate in CLS v. Alice

Stalemate in CLS v. Alice

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided CLS Bank Int’l v. Alice Corp. today. In 7 opinions spanning 135 or so pages, the court affirmed the determination that the method, media and system claims were…
Apr 24
Judge Cohn Profiled

Judge Cohn Profiled

The Center for Michigan publication, Bridge, recently published a profile of U.S. District Court Judge Avern Cohn. The article reports that, ”Although Cohn runs his courtroom with an iron fist and often has little patience…

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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…

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Peter Smythe, P.C. Blog

Covers appellate advocacy and intellectual property law.

http://appeals.me/

Oct 28
Oral Argument – A Tough Case

Oral Argument – A Tough Case

View VideoAlthough a client might possess a right to appeal, that doesn’t necessarily mean that he or his lawyer should pursue it. This is a case where the lawyer probably should have told his client (and himself) that an appeal wasn’t…
Jul 9
Unpersuasive Formatting

Unpersuasive Formatting

Working on a brief this morning, I took a look at a fellow lawyer’s brief for another appellant in the same case. The lawyer works with a firm with an excellent reputation for appellate representation in the Fifth Circuit. When I opened the…
Jul 6
Chief Justice John Robert

Chief Justice John Robert

What the academy is doing, as far as I can tell, is largely of no use or interest to people who actually practice law.

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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?…

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AdMark Buzz

Covers trademark, copyright, advertising, infringement and intellectual property law. By Locke Lord.

http://www.lockelordadmark.blogspot.com/

Feb 26
Apple, Inc. lost iPhone trademark in Brazil: can you save your company’s brands and trademarks from the same fate? - Lexology

Apple, Inc. lost iPhone trademark in Brazil: can you save your company’s brands and trademarks from the same fate? - Lexology

Author: Jason NardielloIn advising their clients, attorneys who represent or advise corporations that have or wish to secure global IP rights would be well-served to become acquainted with the various options for protecting trademarks on a…
Jan 8
Apple v. Samsung: Injunction for Trade Dress Dilution Denied Based On Application of eBay Rule

Apple v. Samsung: Injunction for Trade Dress Dilution Denied Based On Application of eBay Rule

Author: Scott D. Greenberg, Esq.IntroductionIn August 2012, the jury in Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 5:11-CV-01846, returned a verdict awarding Apple $1.05…
Dec 13
President Obama is Expected to Issue Executive Order on Cyber Security and Privacy

President Obama is Expected to Issue Executive Order on Cyber Security and Privacy

The Draft Executive Order requires certain federal agencies to identify critical infrastructure where a cyber security incident could have national or regional effects on public health or safety, or economic or national security.The article…

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Emerging Strategies, LLP

Covers intellectual property law.

http://www.emergingstrategies.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=5&layout=blog&Itemid=11

Jan 16
Product Development Tips through Customer Feedback

Product Development Tips through Customer Feedback

I. Introduction Organizations looking for fresh product ideas need to include feedback from their customer base as part of the product development process. Often this valuable information is not collected or is ignored because of the…
Sep 19
Driving Strategy (And Profitability) With Readily Understandable Commercial And Intellectual Property Interest Correspondence Intelligence

Driving Strategy (And Profitability) With Readily Understandable Commercial And Intellectual Property Interest Correspondence Intelligence

I.
Sep 19
Making and Saving Money Opportunities Revealed From Emerging Strategies’ CIPIC Intelligence

Making and Saving Money Opportunities Revealed From Emerging Strategies’ CIPIC Intelligence

I. Introduction

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Digital Rights Ireland

Covers data retention, defamation, DRI, DRM, ID cards, intellectual property, mass surveillance and more.

http://www.digitalrights.ie

May 11
Data retention threatens journalists also

Data retention threatens journalists also

Henry McDonald in today’s Guardian has an alarming story about Garda surveillance of crime journalists, including routine monitoring of their mobile phone calls and messages: Journalists in Ireland have raised concerns about the country’s…
Oct 17
Innovation, Information and the Internet: Modernising Copyright Law

Innovation, Information and the Internet: Modernising Copyright Law

DRI is organising a conference on copyright reform this Friday (21st October) and would encourage anyone with an interest in the topic to attend. The event is free and you can register online at http://www.dublincopyrightconference.com/. Full…
Sep 2
Garda who abused phone records to spy on ex will not be prosecuted, will keep job

Garda who abused phone records to spy on ex will not be prosecuted, will keep job

Recent media reports have confirmed that a Garda detective sergeant will not face criminal prosecution and will keep her job despite abusing the data retention system to spy on an ex-boyfriend.

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Reporting on news that affects copyright law, patents, trademarks, intellectual property, fraud and identity theft in the U.S. and abroad. Published by the editors and writers of ResearchCopyright.com

http://researchcopyright.blogspot.com/

Aug 29
Copyright Infringement Basics - A Copyright Lawyer's Perspective

Copyright Infringement Basics - A Copyright Lawyer's Perspective

By Enrico SchaeferFew legal principles inspire more confusion than copyright law. Our copyright lawyers often spend as much time educating our clients as we do digging into their specific legal issues. Copyright law, like other intellectual…
Jul 17
Google Images for Royalty Free Photos?

Google Images for Royalty Free Photos?

By Stephen BrowneSearching Google Images is a great way to locate very targeted photos, artwork, drawings, logos, banners, and just about any other type of graphical image you can imagine.With Google's Advanced Image Search feature, anyone…
Jul 17
How to Research the Copyright Status of a Book

How to Research the Copyright Status of a Book

By Steven ChabotteWhen seeking US published works in the public domain, there is a gray area from 1923 to 1963 where the book may or may not be in the public domain.

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The Prior Art

One reporter's notes on the IP beat. By Joe Mullin.

http://thepriorart.typepad.com/the_prior_art/

Jul 1
With $4.5 Billion Bid, Group Led by Apple and Microsoft Claims Nortel Patent

With $4.5 Billion Bid, Group Led by Apple and Microsoft Claims Nortel Patent

In a patent auction unprecedented in size and scope, a consortium of high-tech heavyweights banded together to buy Nortel Networks Corporation's trove of more than 6,000 remaining patent assets for a record-shattering $4.5 billion.
Jun 21
Hangover Cure: Warner Bros. Settles Copyright Suit Over Tyson Tattoo

Hangover Cure: Warner Bros. Settles Copyright Suit Over Tyson Tattoo

By Andrew Goldberg It looks like the tattoo on Ed Helms's face in The Hangover Part II is there to stay after all. Warner Bros. has inked a deal to settle the copyright infringement suit brought by S. Victor Whitmill, the tattoo artist who…
Jun 10
This Week in IP: Apps, Tats, and Patent Reform Hits a New Snag

This Week in IP: Apps, Tats, and Patent Reform Hits a New Snag

By Andrew Goldberg Apple Steps in for App Developers Good news for app developers and iPhone users! Apple has decided to intervene on behalf of the seven iOs app developers sued for patent infringement by Texas-based patent-holding company…

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The IP Stone

Discusses patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, computer/Internet/cyber law. By Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC.

http://theipstone.com/

May 23
Vermont Approves Legislation Prohibiting Bad Faith Patent Infringement Claim

Vermont Approves Legislation Prohibiting Bad Faith Patent Infringement Claim

By Peter Kunin The Vermont House and Senate have approved a first-in-the-nation bill that provides a legal tool for Vermont companies who face extortionate claims of patent infringement from “patent trolls.” In brief, the…
Apr 28
Will Patent Classification Harmonization Based On The Cooperative Patent Classification System Strike A Chord?

Will Patent Classification Harmonization Based On The Cooperative Patent Classification System Strike A Chord?

By Morgan Heller II As mentioned in my previous post on the Cooperative Patent Classification system (CPC), the International Patent Classification system (IPC), on which the CPC is based, is used by more than 100 patent offices around…
Apr 22
Employers Just Get No Satisfaction: NH Enacts Law Restricting Use Of Non-Compete Agreement

Employers Just Get No Satisfaction: NH Enacts Law Restricting Use Of Non-Compete Agreement

By Beth Rattigan Employers in New Hampshire now must comply with further restrictions on their ability to enforce non-compete and anti-piracy agreements. Venturing further into the already murky area of the enforceability of such…

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Visae Patentes

Covers European patent law, intellectual patent politics, software patents, and international patent law. By Falk Metzler.

http://www.visaepatentes.com/

Mar 9
Comparison of AIA and EPC as well as ante-AIA, post AIA and 'real' first-to-file prior art

Comparison of AIA and EPC as well as ante-AIA, post AIA and 'real' first-to-file prior art

In a new posting on the ksnh::law blog titled "10 aspects of the AIA that are (somehow) comparable to European provisions" we discuss the following new provisions of the America Invents Act and their link to European patent…
Feb 26
Intellectual Property Aspects of 3D Printing (German)

Intellectual Property Aspects of 3D Printing (German)

On the ksnh::jur blog, we recently posted the first two articles of a series on the IP aspects of the fascinating new technology of 3D printing which, according to our perception, has the potential to raise totally new questions and pose new…
Feb 21
Representation before the Unified Patent Court from the point of view of the Rules of Procedure

Representation before the Unified Patent Court from the point of view of the Rules of Procedure

In this earlier posting I sketched the contradictory positions of general lawyer associations (e.g. CCBE) and more patent-related organisations (e.g. epi and CEIPI) as to the authorisation rights before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), back…

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Florida Patent Lawyer Blog

Covers patent infringement, enforcement and prosecution news. By Mark Terry.

http://www.floridapatentlawyerblog.com/

Mar 1
Presenting at the 11th International Litigation and Arbitration Conference

Presenting at the 11th International Litigation and Arbitration Conference

I was honored to present today at the 11th International Litigation and Arbitration Conference at the beautiful Biltmore Hotel in Miami, Florida. We discussed various aspects of international law, with my focus being on trademark issues…
Feb 26
Microsoft Sues Robocast for Infringement of Software Patent

Microsoft Sues Robocast for Infringement of Software Patent

On Monday of this week, Microsoft filed a patent infringement suit against Robocast alleging infringement of the 6,632,248 patent, which covers customization of network documents. Robocast, a New York based company, enables users to see more…
Feb 22
How to Beat an Obviousness Rejection at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

How to Beat an Obviousness Rejection at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Do you want to know how to beat an Examiner's 35 U.S.C. §103 obviousness rejection at the the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB)? Then it helps to read decisions where the PTAB reversed an Examiner's obviousness rejection. Today the...

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Trademark Blog of the Trademark…

Trademark Blog of the Trademark Lawyer's Mind

Discusses issues in intellectual property law and litigation. By Michael Cohen.

http://patentlawip.blogspot.com/

Feb 14
Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent's Trademark Update

Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent's Trademark Update

The sage continues, but this time the brawl between the two high-end fashion titans takes place in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Back in September of 2012, the Second Circuit issued an important fact specific ruling in…
Jan 25
Michael N. Cohen Super Lawyer

Michael N. Cohen Super Lawyer

Cohen IP Law Group, P.C. is once again pleased to announce the nomination of Michael N. Cohen for inclusion in the 2013 Southern California Rising Stars Super Lawyers® publication.Super Lawyers® is a listing of outstanding lawyers…
Dec 18
LAIPLA Blogger

LAIPLA Blogger

Cohen IP Law Group PC, is proud to announce that we are one of the select new bloggers for the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (LAIPLA). The blog can be viewed here:…

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The Invent Blog

Covers case law, inventors, patents and the USPTO. By Stephen M. Nipper.

http://inventblog.com

Aug 30
Reminder: TARR and TDR are about to go offline; API

Reminder: TARR and TDR are about to go offline; API

Per the notice at the top of TDR:
Apr 25
Patent claim term glossarie

Patent claim term glossarie

Useful post: Free Patent Claim Term Glossarie
Mar 30
Another upcoming seminar

Another upcoming seminar

Ron Slusky is again offering his two-day, CLE-accredited Invention Analysis and Claiming Seminar in Chicago on May 21-22, 2012. The seminar is based on his ABA-published book Invention Analysis and Claiming: A Patent Lawyer’s Guide. More…

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Andrew P. Lahser's Patent Blog

Covers patents, trademarks, copyrights and IP Law for small businesses.

http://www.lahserpatent.com

Apr 11
Can a Canadian company recieve a US trademark?

Can a Canadian company recieve a US trademark?

If my company does some business in the US, but is located in Canada, can we secure a US trademark for out company name? (already have the Canadian one)~ Victoria, BC, CanadaYes. Foreign companies may apply for US trademarks. When doing so,…
Apr 10
Why do some large companies use tm instead of ® ?

Why do some large companies use tm instead of ® ?

**Why to some large companies use tm instead of ® ? **For example, Skype uses ™ instead of ®.~ LondonThis is the point of my website: how small companies use intellectual property differs from large companies. Skype (a large company) has…
Mar 12
Can you change a trademark’s goods and services description?

Can you change a trademark’s goods and services description?

In responding to trademark Office Action, can you make changes to goods and services description?Applied for a trademark, was declined due to “likelihood of confusion”. Am preparing Response to Office Action and need to know if I can…

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Virginia Business Litigation…

Virginia Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers news and updates in business litigation, IP, trademark, copyright law. Published By BerlikLaw, LLC.

http://www.virginiabusinesslitigationlawyer.com/

May 20
Prior to Derivative Suit, Shareholder Demand Must Clearly Identify Wrong and Demand Action

Prior to Derivative Suit, Shareholder Demand Must Clearly Identify Wrong and Demand Action

A shareholder acting on behalf of a corporation may bring a "derivative suit" against corporate directors and management for fraud, mismanagement, self-dealing or dishonesty. Before bringing such a suit, the shareholder must make a written…
Apr 15
An Unsigned Contract is No Party for Wiz Khalifa

An Unsigned Contract is No Party for Wiz Khalifa

Musical artist Cameron Jibril Thomaz, better known as "Wiz Khalifa," recently saw his breach of contract case against It's My Party get dismissed. Mr. Thomaz had hired The Agency Group as his booking agent for a new tour which would have…
Apr 2
Res Judicata: Double Jeopardy's Civil-Lawsuit Cousin

Res Judicata: Double Jeopardy's Civil-Lawsuit Cousin

When Cecil Addison was passed over for promotion, he sued Volvo Trucks North America and Ivan Mitchell in the Western District of Virginia for breach of contract and discrimination. Volvo Trucks had a contract agreement with the United Auto…

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

Covers legal issues and legal developments relating to Intellectual Property Law. By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC.

http://www.intellectualpropertylawinfoblog.com/

May 14
Is an Interactive Website Responsible for the Unlawful Uploading of Copyrighted Materials by Its Users?

Is an Interactive Website Responsible for the Unlawful Uploading of Copyrighted Materials by Its Users?

Should a website be responsible for all of the material that is uploaded by its users? Under what circumstances should a website be liable for direct and/or secondary copyright infringement? These questions were addressed in Viacom Int'l,…
Sep 19
What Intellectual Property Issues Will Arise if The NBA Sells ad Space on Its Uniforms?

What Intellectual Property Issues Will Arise if The NBA Sells ad Space on Its Uniforms?

In July 2012, Adam Silver, the deputy commissioner of the NBA announced plans to allow corporate logos on team jerseys. If the plan is formally approved, the ad space will be 2.5-in.-by-2.5-in. and will be placed below the left…
Aug 14
May The Look and Feel of the Tetris Video Game be Protected by The Copyright Act?

May The Look and Feel of the Tetris Video Game be Protected by The Copyright Act?

Is the look and feel of the Tetris video game distinguishable from the ideas of the game and therefore protectable? In Tetris Holding, LLC v. XIO Interactive, Inc., No. 09-6115 (D.N.J. May 30, 2012), the United States District Court for…

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Fashion Law 101

Covers fashion intellectual property, licensing, and the Design Piracy Prohibition Act (DPPA). By Fox Rothschild LLP.

http://fashionlaw.foxrothschild.com

May 14
Fashion Law 101: Lessons in Branding From "The Great Gatsby"

Fashion Law 101: Lessons in Branding From "The Great Gatsby"

Guest Post by Jackie Lechtholz-Zey, Esq. As most of you know by now, we love branding over at the Fox Rothschild Fashion Law Blog. We love building brands, expanding their visibility through creative licensing strategies, and ultimately…
Apr 30
Fashion Law 101: Visual Storytelling

Fashion Law 101: Visual Storytelling

Over the past year, we have begun to see fashion brands truly embracing digital media. Instead of bloggers just taking up space in the front row of runway shows, we see more and more brands connecting with the public by live streaming…
Apr 23
Fashion Law 101: Creating a "Strong" Trademark

Fashion Law 101: Creating a "Strong" Trademark

Guest post by: Lindette Hassan, Esq. When creating a fashion line, it is important to be just as original and creative with the name as it is to be with the clothing. From an intellectual property perspective, the strongest names or…

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Patent Markings

Covers judicial and legislative developments on the law of patent marking, in particular, the “false patent marking” statute. By Womble Carlyle.

http://falsepatentmarking.blogspot.com/

May 13
The HAMPer Is Getting Full

The HAMPer Is Getting Full

Add this case to the laundry list of Home Affordable Modification Program ("HAMP") complaints that the United States District Court for the District of Maryland has thrown in the HAMPer. Rhodomoyer v. Wells Fargo Bank, RDB 12-3806 is…
May 10
Another Complaint To Throw In The HAMP-er

Another Complaint To Throw In The HAMP-er

Photo: http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Rattan_Elephant_Hamper/Bob…
Apr 30
Addressing the FDCPA: Technical Errors Did Not Constitute FDCPA Violation

Addressing the FDCPA: Technical Errors Did Not Constitute FDCPA Violation

Kara Boyle co-authored this post. Claims involving the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") can be difficult to defeat on a motion to dismiss because the burden is placed on the debt collector to show that all…

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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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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…

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International Commercial Law Blog

Covers international commercial law in the European Union. By M D M Studio Legale.

http://www.internationalcommerciallawblog.com/

Sep 10
UNCITRAL publishes its endorsement of the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts 2010

UNCITRAL publishes its endorsement of the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts 2010

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) has published the Report on its forty-fifth session (25 June – 6 July 2012) at which it decided to endorse the UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts…
Jul 15
Where a Member State grants national companies the right to convert, the same right must also be granted to companies incorporated in another Member State

Where a Member State grants national companies the right to convert, the same right must also be granted to companies incorporated in another Member State

Hungarian law authorises Hungarian companies to convert, but does not allow a company governed by the law of another Member State to convert to a Hungarian company.
Jun 21
The free movement of goods may be restricted on grounds of protection of copyright

The free movement of goods may be restricted on grounds of protection of copyright

In its Judgement in Case C-5/11 Titus Alexander Jochen Donner, the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that a Member State may bring an action under national criminal law against a transporter for the offence of aiding and abetting…

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TradeMark Express: A Daily Blog

Covers issues pertaining to trademarks, copyrights, patents and starting a business. By Shannon Moore.

http://tmexpress.blogspot.com/

Feb 14
The Trademark Information Network

The Trademark Information Network

Awhile back the USPTO launched a media component to their trademark page, namely, the Trademark Information Network. From this page you can watch a number of different videos that discuss the basics of trademarks and all the way up to…
Feb 14
The Trademark Information Network

The Trademark Information Network

Awhile back the USPTO launched a media component to their trademark page, namely, the Trademark Information Network. From this page you can watch a number of different videos that discuss the basics of trademarks and all the way up to…
Feb 13
Election Trademarks 2012

Election Trademarks 2012

As discussed before any time there's an event that stirs the nation trademark applications follow. Nowhere is this more obvious than during an election season. Not surprisingly, most of the presidential-themed filings revolve around Obama.…

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Business and Entertainment Law

By Emily Patricia Graham.

http://businessentertainmentattorney.blogspot.com/

Feb 12
Acquiring Secondary Meaning: Manufacturing or Marketing/Distribution

Acquiring Secondary Meaning: Manufacturing or Marketing/Distribution

Knights Armament Co. v. Optical Sys. Tech. Inc., No. 09-14480 (11th Cir. Sept. 2, 2011)Appellant Optical Systems Technology Inc. (OSTI) and Appellees Knights Armament Company and its owner C. Reed Knight Jr. claimed ownership of the…
Feb 12
Retaining Jurisdiction over a Settlement Agreement in a Trademark Infringement Case

Retaining Jurisdiction over a Settlement Agreement in a Trademark Infringement Case

Vraiment Hospitality, LLC v. Todd Binkowski. No. 8:11-cv-1240-T-33TGW (Mid. Dist. Tampa, Sept. 23, 2011)Plaintiff Vraiment made a Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement and Defendants filed a Reply in opposition. The parties had informed the…
May 11
Rockers vs. Bikers: Likelihood of Confusion

Rockers vs. Bikers: Likelihood of Confusion

Blackwall Group, LLC v. Sick Boy, LLC, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19808 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 11, 2011)

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Media Beak

Covers media law, ethics and intellectual property law. By Ed Forbes.

http://mediabeak.blogspot.com/

Jul 19
Today in Parliament - Time to get Hackgate into perspective

Today in Parliament - Time to get Hackgate into perspective

So the Spanish Inquisition that was today's Parliamentary Inquiry did not end in blood letting, dramatic revelations or anything significantly new. The highlight was provided by some lesser known 'comedian' and Wendi Deng's swift defence of…
Jul 18
Hacking: when the hunters become the hunted

Hacking: when the hunters become the hunted

On the eve of the blood-letting that will be attempted in Parliament tomorrow there is no let-up in the momentum of mud-slinging by politicians trading outrage over what was a phone hacking scandal but has now become a melting-pot for the…
Jun 1
The Sun keeps up the pressure to get bonking banker injunction lifted

The Sun keeps up the pressure to get bonking banker injunction lifted

Fair play to The Sun (+ of course legal team) who continue to put pressure on the High Court - or as it happens Mr Justice Tugendhat - to remove the rest of the discredited superinjunction that sought to cover up Fred the Bed, the Shred, the…

Rank this Week: 3039

Wisconsin Probate & Estate…

Wisconsin Probate & Estate Planning Blog

Covers estate planning, trusts and wills. By Krause Law Offices LLC.

http://www.madisontrustlaw.com/

May 22
Death of NY Real Estate Developer Contains Important Estate Planning Lesson for Wisconsin Resident

Death of NY Real Estate Developer Contains Important Estate Planning Lesson for Wisconsin Resident

New York City may be a long way from Madison, both literally and figuratively, but the facts surrounding the death of one multimillionaire from Staten Island illustrate some truths about estate planning, and the failure to plan, that are…
May 6
Thoughtful Planning Helpful to Provide for Second Spouse

Thoughtful Planning Helpful to Provide for Second Spouse

"The times, they are a-changin'" says a famous Bob Dylan song. This is definitely true regarding family units. Fewer couples resemble the Ward-and-June-Cleaver model. More and more people, as they begin the path of estate planning, are…
Apr 25
Many Estate Plans Can Benefit from Using Both a Will and a Trust

Many Estate Plans Can Benefit from Using Both a Will and a Trust

If you look around the Internet, you may see several sources that discuss the question, "Should I create a will or a living trust?" In a significant variety of circumstances, the answer is, "Use both." Whether your estate plan includes a…

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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...

Be One of the First to Try, Click Here

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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…

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Lewis and Roca Intellectual…

Lewis and Roca Intellectual Property Blog

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

http://www.lrlaw.com/ipblog/Blog.aspx

Mar 28
New gTLDs – ICANN Trademark Clearinghouse Goes Live

New gTLDs – ICANN Trademark Clearinghouse Goes Live

Trademark Clearinghouse Launch Complaints regarding inadequate protection for trademark owners will apparently not stop the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") from launching its new unlimited gTLD (generic Top…
Feb 6
Federal Circuit Expands Liability for Induced Infringement of Method Patent

Federal Circuit Expands Liability for Induced Infringement of Method Patent

Patent law holds that a party can be held liable for direct infringement when that party performs all steps of a patent claim. In contrast, there is no direct infringement where multiple parties collectively – but independently…
Nov 29
Early Warning - These Particular Top Level Domains May Never Get Off the Ground

Early Warning - These Particular Top Level Domains May Never Get Off the Ground

This year the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") received over 1900 applications for new generic Top Level Domains ("gTLDs"). (A Top Level Domain refers to the string of letters to the right of the "dot" such…

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Los Angeles Trademark Attorney…

Los Angeles Trademark Attorney Blog

Published By Mandour & Associates, APC

http://www.losangelestrademarkattorney.pro/

Sep 7
Pinterest Goes After Cybersquatter Imposter For Trademark Infringement

Pinterest Goes After Cybersquatter Imposter For Trademark Infringement

Los Angeles -- Pinterest Inc. filed a trademark infringement action in California federal court last week against a Chinese national it accuses of buying up domain names and attempting to register trademarks that are confusingly similar to…
Aug 31
Ninth Circuit Shuts Down Marilyn Monroe Estate's Likeness Claim

Ninth Circuit Shuts Down Marilyn Monroe Estate's Likeness Claim

The Ninth Circuit on Thursday demolished an attempt by the estate of iconic actress Marilyn Monroe to claim the right of publicity to her likeness under California law, saying the estate has repeatedly and forcefully argued in the past that…
Aug 27
Thermador Maker Sues Julia Child Foundation To Assert No TM Infringement

Thermador Maker Sues Julia Child Foundation To Assert No TM Infringement

Los Angeles - BSH Home Appliances Corp., which makes Thermador ovens, preemptively sued the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts on Friday, claiming its promotional use of photos of Child using its ovens does not…

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IP Asset Maximizer Blog

Covers IP business strategies. By Jackie Hutter.

http://ipassetmaximizerblog.com/

Aug 28
The Apple vs. Samsung Verdict Actually Demonstrates that Patents Do Promote Product Innovation

The Apple vs. Samsung Verdict Actually Demonstrates that Patents Do Promote Product Innovation

Apple’s win over Samsung actually demonstrates a functioning aspect of our dysfunctional patent system.
Aug 14
Google Changes the Game Again–This Time for Patent Owners and Those Who Serve Them

Google Changes the Game Again–This Time for Patent Owners and Those Who Serve Them

Patrick Anderson of the great Gametime IP blog reported the details of Google’s new prior art searching tool*.
Aug 8
Patents–Who Needs Them? Not Most Startup Entrepreneurs.

Patents–Who Needs Them? Not Most Startup Entrepreneurs.

A recent article in TechCrunch indicates that entrepreneurs are less likely to file patents than in the past.

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Andrei Mincov's Articles

Covers copyright and its interdependence with the overall political regime.

http://mincov.com/articles

Sep 11
Civilization or Mindless Helplessne

Civilization or Mindless Helplessne

Often when I argue the case for individual rights and radical departure from government regulation, I hear words to the effect that it is the collectively financed government regulation that creates the framework for a civilized life, from…
Jun 17
Monument to Human Devolution

Monument to Human Devolution

There once was a time in human history when monuments stood for something. They used to be erected to celebrate triumphs and achievements. Sometimes, they were built to commemorate national losses and tragedies. This happens no more. We are…
May 29
In Support of Abolition of Laws Prohibiting Private Discrimination

In Support of Abolition of Laws Prohibiting Private Discrimination

Most people unwittingly consider laws against private discrimination one of the greatest social achievements of the modern times. In this article I will explain how these laws are nothing more than a tool of everyone’s enslavement.

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IP Freely

Offers lighthearted opinion and news on intellectual property law.

http://theipblog.blogspot.com/

Oct 1
It's been way to long

It's been way to long

var addthis_pub="bevans1986";The title says it all.IP Freely has been very busy for the last god knows how many months and has really neglected his blogging duties and slew of loyal followers.
Aug 13
All quiet

All quiet

var addthis_pub="bevans1986";I must apologise, it has been ages since my last post. Basically the LPC (Distinction lovely!) and then starting a training contract as soon as I finished really got in the way of blogging.However I am determined…
Jun 30
Stuff

Stuff

var addthis_pub="bevans1986";Facebook are allowing users to chose user names for the first time i.e. the users URL will be http://www.facebook.com/ipfreely for example.

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IMPACT(r): Intellectual property…

IMPACT(r): Intellectual property and IT law blog

Covers intellectual property, information technology, data protection and freedom of information from a UK perspective. By Freeth Cartwright LLP.

http://impact.freethcartwright.com/

Oct 16
Facebook Firsht

Facebook Firsht

Creation of a fake profile on Facebook – the popular social networking website - by a former school friend has resulted in an award of £22,000 in damages to businessman Matthew Firsht and his company, Applause Store Productions.
Oct 16
Police powers to gather phone and email data.

Police powers to gather phone and email data.

The Government hasn't exactly had the best record of late when it comes to the way in which it handles personal data.
Oct 6
GOOGLE REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO EUROPE’S DATA PROTECTION REGIME:

GOOGLE REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO EUROPE’S DATA PROTECTION REGIME:

The Article 29 Workers Party has stated recently that Google considers that the European law on data protection is not applicable to itself, even though Google has servers and establishments in

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A Budding Patent Lawyer's…

A Budding Patent Lawyer's Perspective

Covers patent law, mostly tailored to the patent prosecution perspective. By Trent Ostler.

http://trentostler.com/blog/

May 11
Baron Services v. Media Weather Innovations – When Is the Source Code Admissible?

Baron Services v. Media Weather Innovations – When Is the Source Code Admissible?

In disputes involving computer-related patents, obviously the plaintiff needs to establish that the defendant is infringing at least one of the patented claims. But when can the plaintiff peer into the defendant’s source code…
Apr 12
Baby update

Baby update

I have some interesting blog post topics marinating in my mind, but they are currently taking a back seat to other things, like spending quality time this baby girl. Belated welcome to the world baby #1!
Feb 23
Setting up an Interview with an Examiner

Setting up an Interview with an Examiner

When my wife’s doctor found out I was going to have an interview at the Patent Office, she asked why I didn’t like my current job. In patent circles, there is no such possible misinterpretation for what an interview is.…

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New Media & Technology Law Blog

Covers intellectual property, data security, online marketing and online commerce. By Proskauer.

http://newmedialaw.proskauer.com

Apr 4
SEC Has Conditional “Like” for Social Media Disclosures by Securities Issuers—A Reason to Reevaluate Electronic Communications Policies and Practice

SEC Has Conditional “Like” for Social Media Disclosures by Securities Issuers—A Reason to Reevaluate Electronic Communications Policies and Practice

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission gave disclosures made through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter a conditional “thumbs up” in a Report of Investigation it released on April 2, 2013. Issuers of…
Apr 3
SEC Has Conditional “Like” for Social Media Disclosures by Securities Issuers—A Reason to Reevaluate Electronic Communications Policies and Practice

SEC Has Conditional “Like” for Social Media Disclosures by Securities Issuers—A Reason to Reevaluate Electronic Communications Policies and Practice

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission gave disclosures made through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter a conditional “thumbs up” in a Report of Investigation it released on April 2, 2013. Issuers of…
Dec 20
Assignment of Copyright through Terms of Use: Does E-Sign Make It OK? A Tool for B2B Sites Dealing with Unauthorized Access to Their Content?

Assignment of Copyright through Terms of Use: Does E-Sign Make It OK? A Tool for B2B Sites Dealing with Unauthorized Access to Their Content?

It is a common practice for Web site providers who accept submissions of user-generated content to include a license provision in their “Terms of Use” to obtain rights to use the content. Rather than relying on the uncertain scope…

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Patent Circle

Covers patent news, particularly from India.

http://patentcircle.blogspot.com/

Mar 22
Announcing Expert Speaker Panel for Pharma IPR 2013

Announcing Expert Speaker Panel for Pharma IPR 2013

The confirmed speakers for Pharma IPR 2013 taking place from 10-12 April at Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport, Mumbai, India are as follows: Jeffrey Alan Hovden, Partner, Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi (USA) Sri K Sankaran,…
Jan 17
ManagingIP “India IP and Innovation Forum 2013” Conference, New Delhi

ManagingIP “India IP and Innovation Forum 2013” Conference, New Delhi

ManagingIP will hold its 2nd India IP and Innovation Forum 2013 in New Delhi on March 07, 2013 following the inaugural success in 2012. The conference is designed open and free for corporate patent/IP counsels though private practitioners…
Jan 17
CPhI “2nd Annual Pharma IPR India 2013” Conference, Mumbai

CPhI “2nd Annual Pharma IPR India 2013” Conference, Mumbai

CPhI India will hold its 2nd Annual Pharma IPR India 2013 in Mumbai from April 10-12, 2013. The three-day conference will focus and discuss on patent regimes and market entry strategies of over 10 countries including Brazil, China,…

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Florida Intellectual Property Law…

Florida Intellectual Property Law Blog

Covers patents, trademarks, copyright law, franchise law, trade secret law and unfair competition law. By John Rizvi.

http://www.floridaipblog.com/

Nov 23
Reader Question: Will my trademark application be denied if...

Reader Question: Will my trademark application be denied if...

"Suzy" asks: If I look on uspto.gov and see that there is a company already trademarked under a name similiar to my company's name will my trademarked registration be denied? My response:
Nov 21
Patent Writing Secrets: What's the Hook?

Patent Writing Secrets: What's the Hook?

Before beginning to draft the patent application there is one step you must take to make sure you get MAXIMUM protection for your idea (and to make sure no one gets around it). And that step is establishing the hook. Allow me to explain what…
Nov 18
Reader Question: Should I take my idea to an investor before getting a patent?

Reader Question: Should I take my idea to an investor before getting a patent?

L.C. asks: Quick question. Would there be any issues going to angel investors, or venture capitalists before starting the entire patent process? Would that spark any legal trouble down the line? My answer. It's not that it would spark legal…

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Legal Muse

For businesses and individuals who listen to their muses to create. By Kenneth L. Kunkle.

http://legal-muse.com/

Nov 13
France – Where Everyone Has the Right to Privacy

France – Where Everyone Has the Right to Privacy

Article 9 of the French Civil Code provides that: “everyone has the right to privacy.”
Oct 12
Why I Oppose Amending the MN Constitution for Voter ID.

Why I Oppose Amending the MN Constitution for Voter ID.

As an attorney, I feel compelled to speak up concerning the proposed Voter Identification Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. Putting aside the partisan political aspects of the issue for a moment, this is a bad idea. Simple ideas…
Oct 10
Of Flesh Eaters and Copyright

Of Flesh Eaters and Copyright

Have you ever seen Night of the Flesh Eaters? Probably, though you probably know it as the 1968 classic Night of the Living Dead. Now ask yourself why have you seen it (besides it being a fun little romp about zombies) – because it…

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Trademark, Copyright, and…

Trademark, Copyright, and Entertainment Law Forum

By Anthony Verna.

http://tmcentlawforum.blogspot.com/

Aug 16
Is your trademark "fanciful"?

Is your trademark "fanciful"?

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

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

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

Anthony's CLE class schedule

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

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Entertainment Lawyers Blog

Covers entertainment law issues affecting the film, theate, and music industries, as well as writers and screenwriters. By Joseph Lamy.

http://www.entertainmentlawyersblog.com/

Feb 8
Understanding the Rhode Island Film Tax Credit

Understanding the Rhode Island Film Tax Credit

The Rhode Island Film Tax Credit, although a controversial law, is not unlike similar laws passed in over 30 States. The Rhode Island legislature recognized that the television and movie industries can generate an infusion of capital into…
Feb 3
Collecting Unpaid Music Royaltie

Collecting Unpaid Music Royaltie

For many possible reasons, artists inquire with my entertainment law office because they feel that they are owed royalties. Sometimes, artists believe that they have not been paid enough in royalties, or sometimes, no royalties at all have…
Jan 31
Understanding an Option Agreement for Film and Motion Picture

Understanding an Option Agreement for Film and Motion Picture

An option agreement is one of the most common contracts by which producers secure rights to a story or concept from the screenwriter, novelist or owner of the intellectual property that is being considered for a film or television show. In an…

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Athans & Hogan Blog

Covers intellectual property, copyright, and trademark.

http://www.athanshogan.com

May 25
David Byrne Sues Charlie Crist for Copyright Infringement

David Byrne Sues Charlie Crist for Copyright Infringement

Legendary Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is steamed, and he’s not going to take it anymore! No, it’ has nothing to do with his passion for bicycling. It has something to do with copyright infringement.
May 17
We the People of Facebook…

We the People of Facebook…

Facebook and its take on privacy settings have been in the news quite a bit lately. What is the big deal? Facebook has created a vast maze of settings which is nearly impossible to navigate on your own.
May 13
Protecting Your Trademark in Your Domain Name

Protecting Your Trademark in Your Domain Name

If you run a business, then you know all about the importance of trademarks and servicemarks: not only can a name or logo catch a potential customer or client’s eye, but it can ensure that there is no confusion as to who you are and what…

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Automating Invention

Covers computers, invention, and the law. By Robert Plotkin.

http://www.automatinginvention.com/

Dec 1
Biological Models for Robot Design

Biological Models for Robot Design

MIT professor Sanbae Kim is studying the animal kingdom to find biological models for robot designs. Working with Stanford professor Mark Cutosky, Kim has designed robots like the Stickybot, named... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…
Nov 29
Using Genetic Programming to Repair Software

Using Genetic Programming to Repair Software

Automatic program repair has long been a goal in the software industry. Finding and fixing bugs is currently a manual operation that represents a major portion of the software development life... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…
Nov 15
Encouraging Innovation with Cash Prize

Encouraging Innovation with Cash Prize

The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) blog recently examined the role of monetary prize awards as an incentive for encouraging research in technical fields. In September, Netflix awarded a $1... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit…

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German Trademark Law In A Nutshell

Covers German and EU IP law.

http://german-trademark-blog.com

Oct 11
No exclamation mark for JOOP!

No exclamation mark for JOOP!

In Case T?191/08 the European Court of Justice (ECJ) declined JOOP!’s motion to permit registration of a single exclamation mark placed inside a rectangle as a Community trademark. The court ruled that this mark lacks distinctive character…
Oct 11
Google AdWords – Advocate General’s Opinion

Google AdWords – Advocate General’s Opinion

I have recently posted a
Sep 27
Google AdWords – Advocate General’s Opinion

Google AdWords – Advocate General’s Opinion

There are some news in regards to cases involving the question whether the use of trademarked keywords in Google AdWords constitutes a trademark infringement. The Advocate General Poiares Maduro has delivered his opinion on the joined cases…

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