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Rethink(IP)

Rethink(IP)

By J. Matthew Buchanan, Stephen M. Nipper and Douglas Sorocco.

http://www.rethinkip.com/
  • Apr 30

    Not Rethinking Digital Copyright: Ruling Ends ASCAP's Magical Thinking

    Not Rethinking Digital Copyright: Ruling Ends ASCAP's Magical Thinking
    Posted by Kristen Cichocki at 07:28 PMNot Rethinking Digital Copyright: Ruling Ends ASCAP's Magical Thinking  
  • Apr 30

    Not Rethinking Digital Copyright: Ruling Ends ASCAP's Magical Thinking

    Not Rethinking Digital Copyright: Ruling Ends ASCAP's Magical Thinking
    Posted by Kristen Cichocki at 07:28 PMNot Rethinking Digital Copyright: Ruling Ends ASCAP's Magical Thinking   On April 25th, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled against the American Society of Composers,…
  • Mar 27

    URLs Gone Bad

    URLs Gone Bad
    Posted by Stephen M. Nipper at 03:55 PMErik J. Heels has an excellent post (Uncool: USPTO Breaks Millions Of Patent URLs Without Public Notice) talking about how the USPTO broke URL links to patents and trademarks over the weekend and how it…
Rank this Week: 2848

e^(ip)

e^(ip)

Covers intellectual property management. By Erin-Michael Gill.

http://www.gillip.com/
  • Nov 19

    Discussing Samsung IP Strategy On Bloomberg Asia TV's "First Up"

    Discussing Samsung IP Strategy On Bloomberg Asia TV's "First Up"
    The Washington Post picked up the related long form story from Bloomberg, where I was quoted about how the the endgame for Samsung could well be designing around Apple's portfolio.
  • Nov 5

    On Market Makers this Morning

    On Market Makers this Morning
    Great discussion this morning on Bloomberg TV. At 3:41, I mentioned it's likely that the case might get thrown out. A couple hours later the case was dismissed with prejudice:…
  • Nov 2

    Interviewed by Public Radio on SurfCast v. Microsoft

    Interviewed by Public Radio on SurfCast v. Microsoft
    Thanks from e^(ip) - www.gillip.com - emg@gillip.com
Rank this Week: 2852

Robert Z. Cashman's IP Blog

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: 2859

Azrights' IP Brands Blog

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: 2864

Patentably Defined

Patentably Defined

Covers patent prosecution strategies and techniques. By Michael E. Kondoudis.

http://patentablydefined.com
  • Mar 26

    Announcing Our New Website and Home on the Web!

    Announcing Our New Website and Home on the Web!
    I am very happy to announce our firm’s new home on the web, www.mekpatentlaw.com. By constructing an entirely new website and migrating to our new domain, we’ve been able to enhance the user experience by improving navigation and…
  • Jan 31

    The Nonobviousness of “Simple” Invention

    The Nonobviousness of “Simple” Invention
    As regular readers of this blog know, I advocate using the USPTO’s Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) as primary authority during prosecution.  This is by no means a per se rule, however.  There are times when I find…
  • Oct 22

    A Strategy To Speed Up The Prosecution Of Older Case

    A Strategy To Speed Up The Prosecution Of Older Case
    The USPTO’s Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) includes many interesting but somewhat obscure provisions.  One of the more useful examples of these provisions is § 707.02.  Section 707.02 of the MPEP essentially imparts…
Rank this Week: 2886

Philip Brooks' Patent Infringement…

Philip Brooks' Patent Infringement Updates

Covers cases, verdicts and tools for patent infringement investigation, case management and damages.

http://www.infringementupdates.com/
  • Mar 14

    Pilot Patent Case Program May Bring More Litigation to Western PA

    Pilot Patent Case Program May Bring More Litigation to Western PA
    The following is excerpted from a March 12, 2012 Business Workshop article by David Oberdick published at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
  • Mar 5

    Cast Vote Today for Medical Research - Halfway to March 18 Goal!

    Cast Vote Today for Medical Research - Halfway to March 18 Goal!
    The following is excerpted from an article posted at The Wistar Institute: My name is Scott Hensley, Ph.D., and I’m an assistant professor here at The Wistar Institute. Like most academic biomedical researchers, I rely on grants from the…
  • Jan 19

    Reasonable Royalty Damages: A Return to the Root

    Reasonable Royalty Damages: A Return to the Root
    The American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law and the ABA Center for Continuing Legal Education are sponsoring the above-titled live webinar on Tuesday, February 14, 2012:
Rank this Week: 2890

Business and Entertainment Law

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)
Rank this Week: 2894

Personalized Medicine Bulletin

Personalized Medicine Bulletin

Covers legal, business and regulatory developments in the personalized medical industry. By Foley & Lardner LLP.

http://www.personalizedmedicinebulletin.com
  • May 16

    A Patent Landscape Analysis: iPSC

    A Patent Landscape Analysis: iPSC
    There are several emerging technology clusters in the induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) space. Simon Elliot and I conducted a patent landscape analysis focusing on issued U.S. patents and pending applications. We found several…
  • May 13

    Patent Exhaustion and Self-Replicating Technologie

    Patent Exhaustion and Self-Replicating Technologie
    Today in Bowman v. Monstanto Co., 569 U.S. __ (2013), a unanimous Supreme Court held that under the doctrine of patent exhaustion,the authorized sale of a patented article only gives the purchaser or any subsequent owner of the patented…
  • Apr 25

    Video Interview: Discussing the Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments in Myriad Gene Patenting Case

    Video Interview: Discussing the Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments in Myriad Gene Patenting Case
    Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to speak again with Colin O’Keefe of LXBN regarding last week’s oral arguments in Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics. In the interview, I share some quick…
Rank this Week: 2898

Medical and Dental Device…

Medical and Dental Device Patenting Blog

Practical information, news, and commentary on patenting medical and dental products, processes, and software.

http://www.medicaldevicepatentattorneys.com/
  • Dec 22

    Medical Device Patent News of the Week

    Medical Device Patent News of the Week
    Medical Device Patent News The latest news in medical device patents includes technological advances in cardiac care. Seimens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. has patented a new medical ultrasound pressure gradient measurement. This measurement is…
  • Dec 18

    Medical Device Patent News for November 14

    Medical Device Patent News for November 14
    The latest advancements in the medical world include devices that are focused on invasive, internal uses of technology to limit surgical trauma and improve the function of implanted instruments. These accomplishments have recently received…
  • Dec 15

    Medical Device Patent News of the Week

    Medical Device Patent News of the Week
    Medical device patents continue to show the full range research and technology are having on modern medicine. The latest patent approvals include those that affect imaging, cancer fighting therapy, treatment of life threatening aneurysms and…
Rank this Week: 2905

The Trademark Blogger

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…
Rank this Week: 2912

IP Nuggets

IP Nuggets

Covers intellectual property law. By Morgan Law Offices, PLC.

http://patentaz.com/blog/
  • Dec 18

    Fiscal Cliff Could Cost Patent Office $242 Million

    Fiscal Cliff Could Cost Patent Office $242 Million
    As readers are aware, the Congress and president are still far apart in creating a budget. If a compromise is not reached by the end of the year, the terms of the Budget Control Act of 2011 – known as the ‘Fiscal…
  • Nov 30

    Miscellaneous IP Nuggets #9

    Miscellaneous IP Nuggets #9
    The USPTO confirmed  that David Kappos will step down as the director for Patents in January, 2013.  This is very unfortunate since Kappos has been doing an outstanding job as commissioner. Kappos’ accomplishments include…
  • Nov 30

    Miscellaneous IP Nuggets #9

    Miscellaneous IP Nuggets #9
    The USPTO confirmed  that David Kappos will step down as the director for Patents in January, 2013.  This is very unfortunate since Kappos has been doing an outstanding job as commissioner. Kappos’ accomplishments include…
Rank this Week: 2919

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: 2925

Oregon Intellectual Property Law

Oregon Intellectual Property Law

Covers on intellectual property law, news and events, particularly focusing on stories that directly affect Oregon. By Kenan L. Farrell.

http://oregonintellectualproperty.com/
Rank this Week: 2929

Richards Patent Law

Richards Patent Law

Covers US patent law. By Patrick Richards.

http://www.richardspatentlaw.com
  • Nov 3

    Richards Patent Law Co-Hosts Free Patent and Intellectual Property Roundtable Discussion through the Illinois Technology Association

    Richards Patent Law Co-Hosts Free Patent and Intellectual Property Roundtable Discussion through the Illinois Technology Association
    Patrick Richards of Richards Patent Law P.C. and Catherine McGivney of Connelly Roberts & McGivney LLC are hosting a Legal Advice Roundtable event through the Illinois Technology Association entitled “Legal Roundtable: Intellectual…
  • Sep 28

    The USPTO Publishes Updated Guidelines for Determining Obviousne

    The USPTO Publishes Updated Guidelines for Determining Obviousne
    This month the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released updated guidelines for determining obviousness in patent examination – Examination Guidelines Update: Developments in the Obviousness Inquiry After KSR v.Teleflex. …
  • Aug 9

    CBS News Story: Patent Backlog Frustrates Inventor

    CBS News Story: Patent Backlog Frustrates Inventor
    Yesterday CBS News published a story about the patent backlog at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the impact on businesses and independent inventors. According to the article, USPTO Director David Kappos is aiming to…
Rank this Week: 2950

For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration

Covers copyright, trademark, and entertainment law. By Christopher Hugan, Esq.

http://nashvegaslawyer.wordpress.com
  • Jun 3

    Jon Rich Celebrity Knockout!

    Jon Rich Celebrity Knockout!
    Former “Nashville Star” contestant Jared Ashley sues Jon Rich for allegedly being a meanie to him. http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200990602088 Here’s a copy of the complaint–take out your reading glasses and get…
  • May 19

    Worth the visit.

    Worth the visit.
    Take a moment and visit www.thesessionplayers.com.    It features video and interviews with Nashville session musicians.  I definitely give it two snaps and a circle!
  • May 12

    Who,what,when,where,why

    Who,what,when,where,why
    A sad commentary on the state of pop-culture journalism. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Irish-student-hoaxes-worlds-apf-15201451.html?.v=1
Rank this Week: 2967

Photo Attorney

Photo Attorney

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

http://www.photoattorney.com/
  • Nov 28

    Upcoming Speaking Engagement – Basic Negotiation Skill

    Upcoming Speaking Engagement – Basic Negotiation Skill
    Join me at the Practicing Law Institute’s Basic Negotiation Skills 2013 Workshop scheduled for January 14, 2013 in San Francisco and via live webcast.  Details are available at: San Francisco: …
  • Nov 26

    Small Copyright Claims Tribunal Hearing – Los Angele

    Small Copyright Claims Tribunal Hearing – Los Angele
    Here’s a shot from today’s hearing in Los Angeles on the Small Copyright Claims Tribunal -  
  • Nov 18

    Take the Poll Regarding A Possible Small Copyright Claims Tribunal

    Take the Poll Regarding A Possible Small Copyright Claims Tribunal
    The Copyright Office is investigating potential alternatives for handling copyright claims that have a relatively small economic value. As part of the process, the Office conducted hearings in New York last week and will be in Los Angeles on…
Rank this Week: 3000

Stein McEwen Blog

Stein McEwen Blog

Covers IP case and news.

http://smiplaw.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 3027

cogito ergo teneo; an intellectual…

cogito ergo teneo; an intellectual property blawg

Covers recent U.S. copyright, trademark and trade secret law news.

http://cogitoergoteneo.blogspot.com/
  • Dec 4

    112807 IP New

    112807 IP New
    Oh, just had to comment on this one:
  • Nov 28

    Copyright Law: Viewfinder 060507

    Copyright Law: Viewfinder 060507
    Sarl Louis Fraud v. Viewfinder, 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 05-5927-cv (June 5, 2007):Issue:
  • Nov 28

    Copyright Law: Loretta Lynn 060607

    Copyright Law: Loretta Lynn 060607
    Loretta Lynn v. Sure-Fire Music Company, 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 06-5358 (June 6, 2007):Issue:The short of it is Loretta Lynn and Sure Fire were battling over copy rights to several songs penned by Loretta Lynn. Loretta Lynn…
Rank this Week: 3031

BlogIP - Galvani Legal's Blo

BlogIP - Galvani Legal's Blo

Covers intellectual property law.

http://www.galvanilegal.com/blog
  • May 16

    Assignee Patent Applicants and Foreign Filing

    Assignee Patent Applicants and Foreign Filing
    The America Invents Act changed up a lot of the paperwork typically filed initially with an original patent application. One of the changes allowed “applicants,” or assignees, to directly file an application. Previously, an…
  • May 9

    Trademark Likelihood of Confusion, in Triathlon Product

    Trademark Likelihood of Confusion, in Triathlon Product
    Today, a basic primer on trademark infringement and an example of something that seems pretty clear. A registered trademark gives the owner the right to prevent anyone from using a mark in a way that is likely to cause confusion. ……
  • Apr 18

    KFYI Interview

    KFYI Interview
    I just finished an interview with KFYI journalist George Lin.  The interview is on the subject of the rise in patent filings in Arizona and the US.  It should air sometime next week.  I’ll post details when I know more.
Rank this Week: 3047

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…
Rank this Week: 3055

Registro de Marcas

Registro de Marcas

Discusses trademarks and copyrights in Mexico.

http://www.registrodemarcas.co/
  • Apr 30

    Festejemos el día de la Propiedad Intelectual en México.

    Festejemos el día de la Propiedad Intelectual en México.
    Autor: Lic. Rafael Giménez Camacho teq pues México requiere resultados inmediatos siendo la Propiedad Intelectual una de las principales áreas estratégicas para su desarrollo, siendo así participaron…
  • Apr 23

    La SCJN festeja el día del libro con una resolución.

    La SCJN festeja el día del libro con una resolución.
    Autor: Lic. Rafael Giménez Camacho El día de ayer la Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación publicó una resolución en la que reiteró la negación de la inconstitucionalidad de algunos…
  • Apr 17

    El IMPI Clausura y Asegura con número

    El IMPI Clausura y Asegura con número
     Autor: Lic. Rafael Giménez Camacho La nueva administración del IMPI que comenzó a principios de este año prometió superar los indicadores en materia de protección a la Propiedad…
Rank this Week: 3066

joegratz.net

joegratz.net

Covers news and analysis on copyright, trademark, Internet law, and culture. By Joe Gratz.

http://www.joegratz.net
  • Mar 22

    VARA Lawsuit Filed over Destruction of Burning Man Art Car

    VARA Lawsuit Filed over Destruction of Burning Man Art Car
    The creators of Burning Man art car “La Contessa” have filed a lawsuit under the Visual Artists’ Rights Act (one of my favorite corners of Title 17) against the Nevada farmer who torched the car.
  • Feb 3

    Big News: I’m Joining Durie Tangri Lemley Roberts & Kent LLP

    Big News: I’m Joining Durie Tangri Lemley Roberts & Kent LLP
    My friends and colleagues Daralyn Durie, Ragesh Tangri, Mark Lemley, Clem Roberts, and Ryan Kent have formed a new law firm — and I’m joining them as their first (and, for the moment, only) associate.  The press release follows. KEKER &…
  • Nov 1

    USF Fair Use Symposium: Panel 1 — Real Lawyers, Real Case

    USF Fair Use Symposium: Panel 1 — Real Lawyers, Real Case
    I’m liveblogging today from the University of San Francisco School of Law Fair Use Symposium. The first panel is called “Real Lawyers, Real Cases.”  The panelists: J. Thomas McCarthy (USF, Moderator) Annette Hurst (Orrick) Jason…
Rank this Week: 3101

Navigating the Patent Maze

Navigating the Patent Maze

Covers biotechnology and patent law issues. By Carol Nottenburg.

http://lorac.typepad.com/patent_blog/
  • Oct 14

    Patent application on oil palm hybrid

    Patent application on oil palm hybrid
    The headline of a recent article in the Financial Times proclaims “Indonesia applies for palm oil patents.” Such a headline can be inflammatory, making it all the more important that it and the article be factually accurate.…
  • Aug 26

    Chinese Patent Law change

    Chinese Patent Law change
    The Third Amendment to the Patent Law of China are expected to be approved and implemented early 2009. Some of the proposed changes, which were published in a draft released in March 2008, include:
  • Aug 8

    Are climate genes grabbed up in patents of the gene giants?

    Are climate genes grabbed up in patents of the gene giants?
    According to the etc group in a recent communiqué, the “gene giants” - BASF, Monsanto, Bayer AG, Syngenta, and DuPont - have grabbed up the so-called “climate ready” genes in a total of 55 patent families.
Rank this Week: 3132

Wiemelt Knechtel Weblog

Wiemelt Knechtel Weblog

Covers cases, legislation, and developments regarding patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, FDA regulatory, life science, Paragraph IV, ANDA, Hatch-Waxman, pharma, branded & generic drugs, Lanham Act, unfair competition, false advertising, Internet, domain name, and e-commerce law.

http://www.wiemeltlaw.com/id46.html
Rank this Week: 3134

Washington D.C. Intellectual…

Washington D.C. Intellectual Property Attorney Blog

Offers insights on current developments in the intellectual property space, and discusses patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright information and news. By Raymond Millien.

http://dcipattorney.com
Rank this Week: 3143

Complex I.P. Blog

Complex I.P. Blog

Covers intellectual property law. By Kain & Associates.

http://www.complexip.com/
  • May 21

    YouTube Wins Against Viacom In Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

    YouTube Wins Against Viacom In Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
    Last month, the Southern District Court of New York dismissed Viacom International’s complaint, finding that YouTube was not liable for copyright infringement of copyrighted videos appearing on YouTube.com.  Viacom International,…
  • May 16

    Righthaven Loses…Again

    Righthaven Loses…Again
    The Righthaven train took another derailment recently, after being handed a substantial loss in the Ninth Circuit. The Court held that a bare assignment of the “right to sue” for copyright infringement was not enough to confer…
  • May 1

    Defendant’s Untimely Preclusion Affirmative Defenses Not Special Enough for A Court To Hold A Sua Sponte Hearing

    Defendant’s Untimely Preclusion Affirmative Defenses Not Special Enough for A Court To Hold A Sua Sponte Hearing
    The Fourth Circuit federal appeals court vacated a trial court’s holding, finding that the defendant had waived its preclusion defenses by failing to raise them in a timely manner and that the trial court erred in considering the…
Rank this Week: 3148

Los Angeles Patent Attorney Blog

Los Angeles Patent Attorney Blog

Published by Mandour & Associates APC

http://www.losangelespatentattorney.pro/
  • Sep 3

    Apple Brings Samsung Galaxy S III, Other Products Into Patent War

    Apple Brings Samsung Galaxy S III, Other Products Into Patent War
    Los Angeles - Apple Inc. filed an amended complaint against Samsung Electronics Co.
  • Aug 29

    Google Nets Major Video Object Recognition Patent

    Google Nets Major Video Object Recognition Patent
    Los Angeles - Google Inc. was issued a patent on Tuesday covering technology allowing for automatic recognition of large objects in videos without any need for a user's assistance, pointing the way to possible new online video applications on…
  • Aug 27

    Federal Circuit Upholds $100M Verizon Video On Demand Patent Damage

    Federal Circuit Upholds $100M Verizon Video On Demand Patent Damage
    Los Angeles - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on Friday issued a mixed ruling upholding a $100 million damage award against Verizon Communications Inc. in a patent dispute with ActiveVideo Networks Inc. over video on demand…
Rank this Week: 3147

Andrei Mincov's Articles

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.
Rank this Week: 3157

California Patent Attorney Blog

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: 3168

SullivanLawNet

SullivanLawNet

Legal news and analysis, with an emphasis on international and domestic intellectual property developments. By Shawn Sullivan.

http://www.sullivanlaw.net
  • May 21

    Senate Tax Report Details Apple’s Offshore Profit-Shifting Tactic

    Senate Tax Report Details Apple’s Offshore Profit-Shifting Tactic
    The report of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations on Apple Inc.’s international tax strategy sheds light on how the company has exploited to maximum effect a number of gaps in the web of national tax jurisdictions.…
  • May 21

    Beware Trademark Invoice Scam

    Beware Trademark Invoice Scam
    Today a friend asked me about two invoices his company recently paid for “trademark registration” by very official-sounding entities in the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. He essentially wanted to know how frequently the…
  • May 2

    Plant Variety Rights Case: Court Orders Claimant to Return Seized Item

    Plant Variety Rights Case: Court Orders Claimant to Return Seized Item
    In an opinion issued April 25, 2013, a Dutch court in the city of Roermond found no basis for plant variety rights infringement claims brought by the Anti-Infringement Bureau for Intellectual Property Rights on Plant Material (AIB), a…
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Modern Times Legal Patent Blog

Modern Times Legal Patent Blog

Covers patent prosecution and strategy. By Robert J. Sayre.

http://www.mxlegal.com/blog/
  • Apr 17

    Appearing at Venture Cafe this Thursday for open Patent Attorney Q&A

    Appearing at Venture Cafe this Thursday for open Patent Attorney Q&A
    Colleague, Travis Johnson and I will be fielding patent-related questions at the Venture Cafe in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA, from 4-5 pm this Thursday, 17 April 2012. Please stop by. Colleague Cynthia Gilbert will join us again next…
  • Jan 19

    New post at Inovia Blog re patenting in Africa

    New post at Inovia Blog re patenting in Africa
    Per a request from Inovia, I recently wrote a guest for their Foreign Filing Blog, entitled, "Inside Perspective on Patenting at the African Regional Intellectual Property Office", where I shared some insights that I thought readers would…
  • Jul 27

    This American Life on Patent

    This American Life on Patent
    "This American Life" on NPR is a great show; and I was quite surprised (and delighted) to see that their most-recent episode focused on patents, "When Patents Attack." Give it a listen, as the program is certainly thought-provoking and…
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California Trademark Attorney Blog

California Trademark Attorney Blog

Covers trademark litigation, infringement and registration. By Mandour & Associates.

http://www.californiatrademarkattorney.pro/
  • May 14

    Federal Judge Sides With Apple in IBOOKS Trademark Dispute

    Federal Judge Sides With Apple in IBOOKS Trademark Dispute
    California - New York U.S. District Court Judge Denise Cote recently ruled in Apple's favor in a lawsuit initiated by a New York publishing company which alleged that Apple's use of the "iBooks" trademark was an infringement. J.T. Colby…
  • Apr 25

    Redskins QB RGIII Runs into Trademark Trouble

    Redskins QB RGIII Runs into Trademark Trouble
    California - Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III burst onto the NFL scene last season as a rookie. With his RGIII nickname gaining popularity he chose to try to protect it by filing an RGIII U.S. trademark application. The application…
  • Apr 10

    Gunmaker files Trademark Lawsuit Over "Tommy Guns" Vodka

    Gunmaker files Trademark Lawsuit Over "Tommy Guns" Vodka
    California - Last week Saeilo Enterprises Inc., manufacturer of the Tommy Gun machine gun, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Alphonse Capone Enterprises Inc. in an attempt to stop the manufacture and sale of a new brand of vodka…
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patentability

patentability

Covers patents and intellectual property law. By Brian Fletcher.

http://www.patentabilityblog.com
  • Nov 26

    Kappos Stepping Down as Director of the USPTO

    Kappos Stepping Down as Director of the USPTO
    Today, David J. Kappos,the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office announced that he would be leaving the agency around the end of January 2013. Kappos thanked the…
  • May 31

    USPTO Publishes Proposed Rules to Implement Micro Entity Status for Paying Discounted Patent Fee

    USPTO Publishes Proposed Rules to Implement Micro Entity Status for Paying Discounted Patent Fee
    In a move designed to help independent inventors, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is proposing to amend the rules of practice in patent cases to implement the micro entity provision of the America Invents Act (AIA). If…
  • May 22

    USPTO to Host Clean Technology Partnership Meeting June 12, 2012

    USPTO to Host Clean Technology Partnership Meeting June 12, 2012
    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host its second Clean Technology Partnership Meeting on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.  The meeting will be held in the South Auditorium, Madison Building,…
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The Arizona Copyright Blog

The Arizona Copyright Blog

Discusses copyright law with an emphasis on Arizona and Phoenix issues and courts. By Dennis Hall.

http://dennislhall.blogspot.com/
  • Aug 26

    Preempt . . . Preempt . . . Preempt

    Preempt . . . Preempt . . . Preempt
    So, you bring claims for Idea Misappropriation; Unfair Competition; Breach of Oral Contract; Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing; Negligence; Misappropriation of Trade Secrets; Conversion of Trade Secrets; and Promissory…
  • Aug 19

    Bad Faith: Trade Secret

    Bad Faith: Trade Secret
    The existence of a trade secret and wrongful misappropriation are two important elements of a theft of trade secrets claim. The focus here is on the latter, misappropriation.
  • Aug 4

    Protect Your Business Work Product: Copyright

    Protect Your Business Work Product: Copyright
    USI MidAtlantic, Inc. suffered a $22.5 million judgment for copyright infringement from competitor. A former employee of the competitor joined MidAtlantic and supplied them with binders of information about insurance products created by his…
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Orange County Trademark Attorney

Orange County Trademark Attorney

Covers trademark litigation, infringement, and registration. By Mandour & Associates APC.

http://www.orangecountytrademarkattorney.pro/
  • May 21

    Viacom May Get Dismissal From SpongeBob Uke's "Flying V" Guitar Trademark Lawsuit

    Viacom May Get Dismissal From SpongeBob Uke's "Flying V" Guitar Trademark Lawsuit
    Orange County - Last December, Gibson Guitars, Inc. sued Viacom Inc. and John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. for trademark infringement related to the Gibson "Flying V" guitar model. John Hornby Skewes & Co. is a worldwide distributor of…
  • Apr 30

    The Rush of "Boston Strong" Trademark Applications Has Begun

    The Rush of "Boston Strong" Trademark Applications Has Begun
    Orange County - In the aftermath of the April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon attack, no less than 8 separate trademark applications containing the words "Boston Strong" have been filed with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. The phrase became…
  • Apr 16

    "See Better Live Better" Trademark Generic According to Bausch & Lomb

    "See Better Live Better" Trademark Generic According to Bausch & Lomb
    Orange County - Bausch & Lomb Inc., well-known optical innovators since the early 1900's, recently filed a counterclaim seeking cancellation of a trademark in a lawsuit in which Bausch & Lomb was sued for trademark infringement. The…
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Emerging Strategies, LLP

Emerging Strategies, LLP

Covers intellectual property law.

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

IP Law Blog

Covers intellectual property in the United States and beyond. By Jim Pravel.

http://iplawusa.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 9

    Senate Passes Historic Patent Reform Bill

    Senate Passes Historic Patent Reform Bill
    The Senate yesterday passed the America Invents Act (S. 23) by a vote of 87-3. Although some provisions were dropped, the Senate bill retained the following key elements:
  • Mar 3

    Senate Defeats Feinstein Patent Amendment

    Senate Defeats Feinstein Patent Amendment
    An amendment that was offered by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to the patent reform bill (America Invents Act S. 23) has been tabled by a vote of 87 to 13.
  • Sep 29

    National Trademark Expo - October 15-16, 2010

    National Trademark Expo - October 15-16, 2010
    The US Patent and Trademark Office will have a National Trademark Expo October 15-16, 2010 at the USPTO Campus, 600 Delany Street, Alexandria, Virginia. Events will be free and include: 1. "What Every Small Business Must Know About…
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PATracer

PATracer

Reports on patent litigation appeals pending before the Federal Circuit.

http://www.patentlit.com
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International Commercial Law Blog

International Commercial Law Blog

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

http://www.internationalcommerciallawblog.com/
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intellectual-property.it

intellectual-property.it

Updates and commentary on U.S. and European developments in Intellectual Property law. By Gareth Dickson.

http://www.intellectual-property.it/blawg
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Intellalegal IP News

Intellalegal IP News

Features intellectual property news concerning patents, trademarks and copyrights

http://www.intellalegal.com/
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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…
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Global General Counsel

Global General Counsel

Covers corporate legal matters and intellectual property law. By Laura Peter.

http://globalgeneralcounsel.blogspot.com/
  • Jul 9

    One Step Closer to a Unified EU Patent System

    One Step Closer to a Unified EU Patent System
    On June 29, 2012, EU leaders reached agreement on the location of a new European patent court. The court will be split between three seats, with London, Paris and Munich each handling a distinct function.
  • Jan 24

    Patent Titans Move to Represent Patent Troll

    Patent Titans Move to Represent Patent Troll
    I saw this article from the Wall Street Journal (dated January 23, 2012): http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203750404577173402442681284.html
  • Jan 10

    Support the Fordham Securities Moot Court Competition

    Support the Fordham Securities Moot Court Competition
    As a firm believer in the duty of every practicing lawyer to coach and mentor the next generation of good lawyers, I fully support practicing lawyers engaging with law students to help them advance their art and expertise. I was requested to…
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IP Registration and Enforcement…

IP Registration and Enforcement Blog

Covers trademark law. By Davidson and Davidson LLC.

http://davidsontm.wordpress.com
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TechLawBlog

TechLawBlog

Covers technology, social media and intellectual property issues. By Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek.

http://www.whdlaw.com/Blog.aspx
  • Sep 18

    Is Your University’s Cloud Contract Compliant?

    Is Your University’s Cloud Contract Compliant?
    Reviewing and negotiating an IT contract on behalf of a university can be a daunting task. It requires a firm grasp of both technical and legal jargon. In addition, it requires an awareness of the institution’s obligations to comply with…
  • Jun 17

    Outsourcing Review: PCI Data Security Standards for Mobile Payment

    Outsourcing Review: PCI Data Security Standards for Mobile Payment
    The mobile payment industry is exploding and the framework of regulations governing mobile payments is evolving at a similar speed. Gartner, Inc.
  • Jun 11

    Outsourcing Review: 2012 Working Paper on Outsourcing IT to the Cloud

    Outsourcing Review: 2012 Working Paper on Outsourcing IT to the Cloud
    Companies continue to move IT operations to the cloud given the efficiencies and convenience offered by cloud environments. While the cloud is often seen as a practical technological and financial solution by CIOs and CFOs, it conversely…
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