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The Substantially Similar Weblog

Covers intellectual property and technology, law. Published by Fish & Richardson attorney Adam J. Kessel.

http://adam.rosi-kessel.org/weblog

Dec 31
Done

Done

I started this blog over a decade ago. Over time, my priorities have changed—family, work, home, etc. Many other avenues for online self-expression have also developed in the interim. I’m done for now. Old entries remain online, but do…
Sep 25
LazyWeb: Search for non-OCR’d PDFs?

LazyWeb: Search for non-OCR’d PDFs?

Another LazyWeb request: any suggestions for how to search (on any platform) for PDFs that have not been OCR’d?
Aug 14
Lazyweb Request: Profiling Timer Expired?

Lazyweb Request: Profiling Timer Expired?

Dear Lazyweb: I have a bash script with a while loop that takes a long time to process. It restores file modification times for complicated reasons not worth discussing here. Removing some nonessential stuff, I have the following code (I know…

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IP Litigator

Provides analysis of intellectual property topics and cases. By Baum Legal.

http://www.baumlegal.com/blog/

Nov 29
IP litigator

IP litigator

The Truth About Hedy Lamarr
Jul 29
Trollbuster

Trollbuster

Lodsys Turns the Tables on Apple’s Motion to Intervene Apple is seeking to intervene in Lodsys’ patent litigation against iOS app developers. Apple claims that it is licensed to the Lodsys patents and its license extends to the defendant…

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The IP blog

Covers intellectual property news. By Awapatent.

http://www.awapatent.se

Sep 14
The global IPR transactions market

The global IPR transactions market

The global IPR transactions market Recent comments in Swedish business press point at
Sep 14
The global IPR transactions market

The global IPR transactions market

The global IPR transactions market Recent comments in Swedish business press point at
Aug 29
Look at the Clouds! It is Lightning - or is it a Silver Lining?

Look at the Clouds! It is Lightning - or is it a Silver Lining?

Look at the Clouds! It is Lightning - or is it a Silver Lining? Outsourcing is no new

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Georgia Patent Law Blog

Provides summaries of patent-related opinions and orders by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. By Coby Nixon.

http://www.georgiapatentlaw.com/

Sep 9
New Northern District of Georgia Patent Case

New Northern District of Georgia Patent Case

Mattress Safe, Inc. v.
Sep 7
New Northern District of Georgia Patent Case

New Northern District of Georgia Patent Case

Hidden Image Technology
Sep 6
Order on Motions to Dismi

Order on Motions to Dismi

ERBE USA, Inc. v. Byrne Medical, Inc., 1:11-cv-01480 (N.D. Ga. July 22, 2011) (Totenberg, J.)

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IP Litigation From Flyover Country

Covers copyright, trademark, trade secret & patent litigation. By David L. Rein Jr.

http://iplitigator.wordpress.com/

Sep 1
How To Find & Monetize Valuable Copyrights On University Campuse

How To Find & Monetize Valuable Copyrights On University Campuse

Copyright licensing is probably the last thing on students’ minds as they return to college campuses across the country.
Jul 11
Only An Author Can Create A Copyright — That’s No Monkey Busine

Only An Author Can Create A Copyright — That’s No Monkey Busine

The author who creates a work initially owns the copyright in the work. The writer who writes the next novel, the painter who magically makes the canvas come alive, the musician who records the next hit all initially own the copyright in…
May 12
How To Stop Copyright Infringement Of Movies. Follow The Strategy The Music Industry Abandoned?

How To Stop Copyright Infringement Of Movies. Follow The Strategy The Music Industry Abandoned?

The flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers will soon pass, but we should be on the lookout for the next flood of copyright infringement cases now that the courts are starting

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PATracer

Reports on patent litigation appeals pending before the Federal Circuit.

http://www.patentlit.com

Aug 1
Duboise v. Office of Personnel Management.

Duboise v. Office of Personnel Management.

2010/1/25 : Docket 09-3154 : MSPB : Duboise v. Office of Personnel Management.
Aug 1
Therasense, Inc. v. Beckton, Dickinson and Co.

Therasense, Inc. v. Beckton, Dickinson and Co.

2010/1/25 : Docket 09-1008 : DCT : Therasense, Inc. v. Beckton, Dickinson and Co.
Aug 1
Blakley v. U.S.

Blakley v. U.S.

2010/1/27 : Docket 09-5047 : CFC : Blakley v. U.S.

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ninetyfiveyears

Covers media, technology, culture and the law. By Richard D. Allen and Joe Pirrotta.

http://www.95years.com

Jul 21
Aaron Swartz’s MIT Mega-Download: Computer Crime, or Mere Copyright Infringement?

Aaron Swartz’s MIT Mega-Download: Computer Crime, or Mere Copyright Infringement?

Demand Progress founder and “Internet activist” Aaron Swartz was recently indicted on a number of federal charges including wire fraud and computer fraud, reports the New York Times. The charges stem from Swartz’s use of MIT computer…
Jun 5
Is Urban Outfitters Breaking the Law by Copying Designs?

Is Urban Outfitters Breaking the Law by Copying Designs?

Last week, jewelry designer Stephanie Koerner posted a blog post entitled “Not Cool, Urban Outfitters, Not Cool,” with pictures of her custom state-shaped jewelry and similar items recently spotted at Urban Outfitters.
Dec 13
“Hon”believable: Can Cafe Hon’s Denise Whiting Trademark Baltimore’s Famous Term of Endearment?

“Hon”believable: Can Cafe Hon’s Denise Whiting Trademark Baltimore’s Famous Term of Endearment?

Cafe Hon is a Baltimore restaurant.

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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

Jul 20
Strip Club’s Trademark Suit vs. Gun Company – Not So Crazy After All?

Strip Club’s Trademark Suit vs. Gun Company – Not So Crazy After All?

So it seems the gun world is up in arms (that’s right, I went there) about the fact that the Spearmint Rhino chain of strip clubs has sued gun manufacturer Chiappa Firearms for using a confusingly similar mark on its RHINO 40DS model .357…
May 6
21 Things About Trademarks That Every Business and Marketing Person Should Know

21 Things About Trademarks That Every Business and Marketing Person Should Know

There’s an old comedy bit where the comic offers to teach you “everything you’re going to remember from college, ten years after graduation.” The crash course is offered at a hefty price, but much less than four years of actual…
Nov 18
What Are Trade Secrets and How Can I Protect Mine? – Part 3: Taking Action Against The Bad Guy

What Are Trade Secrets and How Can I Protect Mine? – Part 3: Taking Action Against The Bad Guy

What's in the pocket there, chief? Don't let this employee walk away with your trade secret!

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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…

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nerdlaw.org

Covers intellectual property and technology news.

http://nerdlawdotorg.blogspot.com/

Jun 21
Vindication (Sort Of)

Vindication (Sort Of)

I've been arguing (privately, at least) that the Copyright Act preempts the hot news doctrine for a while now. (Making that argument during an interview for a position at the Copyright Office was perhaps not the best idea.) But it looks like…
Mar 22
This blog has moved

This blog has moved

This blog is now located at http://nerdlawdotorg.blogspot.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to …
Mar 22
Announcing: "Journalism’s Digital Transition: Unique Legal Challenges and Opportunities" @ Harvard Law School April 9, 2010

Announcing: "Journalism’s Digital Transition: Unique Legal Challenges and Opportunities" @ Harvard Law School April 9, 2010

Announcing a one-day symposium and CLE program on Friday April 9, 2010 hosted by the Citizen Media Law Project and Cyberlaw Clinic at Harvard Law School’s Berkman Center to celebrate the launch of the Online Media Legal Network (OMLN). The…

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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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DRG Law

Business, intellectual property, litigation, and transactional issues from a legal and relational perspective. By Douglas R. Griess.

http://drglaw.blogspot.com/

Feb 5
Started My Own Firm, New Blog/RSS Location

Started My Own Firm, New Blog/RSS Location

Back in November, I headed out on my own to start The Griess Law Firm, LLC. As a part of the process, I have created a new website with a new domain and a new location for my blog posts. The new RSS feed is located at…
Sep 15
Civil Theft, Breach of Contract, and Software Development with a Copyright Ownership Defense in Colorado State Court

Civil Theft, Breach of Contract, and Software Development with a Copyright Ownership Defense in Colorado State Court

A recent Colorado Court of Appeals case addresses an interesting situation invol
Sep 1
Sorry, Been Real Busy, Blessings of Flexible Work Schedule, and How the Workplace Has Changed

Sorry, Been Real Busy, Blessings of Flexible Work Schedule, and How the Workplace Has Changed

First, let me apologize that this is the first post in over a month. At first I was real busy with work, and then a whole set of problems occurred at work that prevented me from being able to pay attention to the blog.

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RobWebb2k

Covers DMCA, technology and e-commerce issues and litigation.

http://blog.robwebb2k.com

Nov 30
The Quiet E-Commerce Renaissance

The Quiet E-Commerce Renaissance

E-commerce has undergone dramatic change in the last two years. Zynga has cracked social gaming and virtual goods wide open, producing enormous transaction volume. Groupon has crushed local service group buying and created a multi-billion…
Oct 2
Calculating Online Advertising Return on Investment

Calculating Online Advertising Return on Investment

I’ve been helping a friend write a business school case on his company. I haven’t done too much but it’s been fun to see the process. Recently I helped with an appendix covering the ROI calculation when dealing with online advertising…
Sep 26
Paper Prototype User Testing

Paper Prototype User Testing

A heavily underutilized tool in the UI development and testing toolset is the paper prototype user test. Paper prototype tests have literally saved me and the companies I have worked for hundreds of hours and tens of thousands of dollars.…

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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…

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The M.E.L.O.N. Feed

Covers multimedia and entertainment law news. By Berman Entertainment & Technology Law.

http://beatblog.typepad.com/melon/

Oct 28
Tony Berman to speak on a panel at the Audio Engineering Conference

Tony Berman to speak on a panel at the Audio Engineering Conference

Tony Berman will be speaking on a panel at the 129th Audio Engineering Conference on Sunday, November 7th from 9:00am - 10:30am room 132 at Moscone Center, San Francisco. The panel will be discussing the current state of digital…
Jul 23
Agreeing to License: How Do I Get Out Of This Mess? – License Duration and Termination

Agreeing to License: How Do I Get Out Of This Mess? – License Duration and Termination

by Mark A. Pearson, Esq. The following is the third in a series of articles that will try and explain some of the pros and cons of entering into a licensing agreement in today’s entertainment industry.
Jul 7
Q & A: Google’s Landmark Victory over Viacom

Q & A: Google’s Landmark Victory over Viacom

by Tony Berman with contributions by Simone Chen

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Owners, Borrowers & Thieves…

Owners, Borrowers & Thieves 2.0

Covers IP ownership, use, and enforcement in the 21st century. By Husch Blackwell LLP.

http://iplitigator.huschblackwell.com/

Jul 16
Some Answers Are Not So Hard In The Copyright Debate. Or Are They?

Some Answers Are Not So Hard In The Copyright Debate. Or Are They?

One of my favorite sports columnists is Joe Posnanski who writes for Sports Illustrated and periodically, for the Kansas City Star. But, as insightful and funny as he is about sports and life, he's not the first place to turn…
Apr 14
Less Hope For Shepard Fairey in Obama Hope Poster Case?

Less Hope For Shepard Fairey in Obama Hope Poster Case?

If the street artist, Shepard Fairey, initially thought the copyright litigation over the Obama Hope poster would be a good-natured pillow fight with the Associated Press, he probably knew that it was goi
Mar 16
Supreme Court Rules On Copyright Registration: What Does It Mean?

Supreme Court Rules On Copyright Registration: What Does It Mean?

I previously wrote that I was hoping the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Reed Elsevier Inc. v. Muchnick would finally answer the question of whether copyright registration is necessary for courts to have subject matter…

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Ravindran Associates

Features IP News in Singapore.

http://ravindranassociates.blogspot.com/

Jul 14
No. 2

No. 2

We are proud to announce the arrival of Ravi's 2nd. It arrived about a week ago, all swaddled in white, causing quite a stir in the office. We are, of course, referring to the 2nd edition of "Trade Marks Act - A Commentary", published by…
Apr 6
"Raffles" not similar to "Raffles Fine Arts Auctioneers"

"Raffles" not similar to "Raffles Fine Arts Auctioneers"

The Registry of Trade Marks recently held that the mark “Raffles” was not similar to “Raffles FINE ART AUCTIONEERS”.
Mar 22
IPOS Legal Decision

IPOS Legal Decision

We are pleased to note that the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore has taken heed of practitioners' feedback, and has started to publish the full text of its legal decisions on its website (look under 2010 for the lovely inaugural .pdf…

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IndianIPR.com Judgements

Head Notes to IP Judgements decided by the Supreme Court of India, All High Courts of India, Intellectual Property Appellate Board of India and Copyright Board of India.

http://indian-ipr.blogspot.com/

Jun 13
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - O. 7, r. 11

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - O. 7, r. 11

The Court while dealing with an application under Order VII Rule 11 is not required to make an elaborate enquiry into debatable, doubtful or complicated questions of law or fact.
Jun 13
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - Section 24

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - Section 24

Petition u/s. 24 of CPC seeking transfer of Suit No.336/2003 petition under Section 24 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (hereinafter referred to as the 'CPC') seeking transfer of Suit No.336/2003 (Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha vs.…
Jun 13
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908[O. 39 r. 1, O. 39 r. 2]

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908[O. 39 r. 1, O. 39 r. 2]

The plaintiff to succeed the three ingredients of prima facie case, balance of convenience and irretrievable injury have to be satisfied by the plaintiff. A prima facie case is a pre-requisite for grant of interim injunction. The plaintiff…

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Uribe & Asociados Propiedad…

Uribe & Asociados Propiedad Intelectual

Blog sobre Derecho Intelectual en México

http://uribeyasociados.wordpress.com/

Jan 22
¿Para que sirven las busquedas foneticas de marca?

¿Para que sirven las busquedas foneticas de marca?

La búsqueda fonética representa (o por lo menos debería representar en todos los casos) el primer paso cuando se busca solicitar el registro de una marca. Las búsquedas fonéticas nos van a traer los siguientes beneficios: Estaremos en…
Jan 6
¿Que es un diseño industrial?

¿Que es un diseño industrial?

De conformidad con la Ley de la Propiedad Industrial mexicana, los diseños industriales se dividen en dos grandes conceptos: Dibujos Industriales Modelos Industriales Por un lado, los dibujos industriales son toda combinación de figuras,…
Nov 2
Secretos Industriales en México

Secretos Industriales en México

Una figura que considero muy poco explotada en nuestro país, a pesar de su gran importancia dentro del sistema de Propiedad Intelectual es la de los secretos industriales. En México, se contempla en nuestra legislación a partir de 1991.…

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IP Deals

Examines legal issues and best practices in the world of IP transactions.

http://ipdeals.wordpress.com

Jan 6
What’s In the Details?

What’s In the Details?

In The Euclid Chemical Co. v. Vector Corrosion Technologies, Inc. (April 1, 2009) CAFC considered whether a particular patent had been assigned to Vector. There were two patents and a number of patent applications at issue. The two…
Dec 29
Adding an “R” for 2010

Adding an “R” for 2010

This blog is moving to www.iprdeals.wordpress.com in 2010. Postings will be made at both sites for at least the first 6 months of 2010 and any discontinuation of postings at this (“sans R”) site will be subject of another posting to…
Dec 29
Roche and Stanford’s Game of “Pass the Patent” Reveals Multiple Pitfalls in Acquiring Patent Right

Roche and Stanford’s Game of “Pass the Patent” Reveals Multiple Pitfalls in Acquiring Patent Right

The Federal Circuit’s recent Stanford v. Roche decision (September 30, 2009), which has more twists and turns than a law school exam, provides several interesting lessons about how ownership of patents is acquired (or not!). The basic facts…

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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…

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Supreme Court Tech Law

Covers developments in computer law and cyberlaw issues that receive attention in federal court litigation, particularly those issues that reach the US Supreme Court. By Rod Dixon.

http://www.cyberspaces.org/index.php

Nov 18
NEW ABA SURVEY OF LAWYERS

NEW ABA SURVEY OF LAWYERS

How is the recession affecting the legal profession? We recently received notice that the ABA Journal is surveying lawyers about the job market and the current state of the economy. The survey takes only two minutes to complete; Click…
Sep 28
THE LAW IS (becoming) FLAT

THE LAW IS (becoming) FLAT

Update: The New York Times revisits - today - the rule of law by noting that: "the Supreme Court...has become a battleground for...two worldviews.
Jan 26
Quanta v. LG Electronic

Quanta v. LG Electronic

Patents The import of technology lies not simply in its immediate pragmatic solutions and identifiable improvements to our quality of life. What is also of profound significance are the ways in which technology may begat new technology…

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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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IP Legal Lounge

eviews state and federal court decisions within the Seventh Circuit pertaining to trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, unfair competition, Internet law, and related areas. By Boris Umansky.

http://www.iplegallounge.typepad.com/blog/

Apr 28
INTA Annual Meeting In Full Swing

INTA Annual Meeting In Full Swing

This weekend marks the beginning of the 129th Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association. My hometown of Chicago is pleased and privileged to host this year's meeting. Welcome to everyone in attendance, and I hope that you…
Apr 1
Seventh Circuit Finds Particular Expression Of Farting Plush Doll Protected By Copyright And Other Party's Copying Of Numerous Features Is Thus Copyright Infringement

Seventh Circuit Finds Particular Expression Of Farting Plush Doll Protected By Copyright And Other Party's Copying Of Numerous Features Is Thus Copyright Infringement

We've all seen it on Beavis & Butt-Head, South Park, or The Simpsons. Some of us even participated in the childish prank in our more juvenile days. Yet how many of us ever thought that the phrase "pull my finger" would one day become the…
Mar 18
Beanie Babies Trademark Infringement Case Found To Be "Exceptional" For Purpose Of Attorney Fees Award

Beanie Babies Trademark Infringement Case Found To Be "Exceptional" For Purpose Of Attorney Fees Award

Ty, Inc., creator of the popular "Beanie Babies" plush toys, prevailed on a trademark infringement and unfair competition claim against two defendants, and moved for attorneys' fees based on the contention that this was an "exceptional…

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Weatherall's Law: IP in the land…

Weatherall's Law: IP in the land of Oz (and more)

Covers intellectual property in Australia. By Melbourne University's Kimberlee Weatherall.

http://weatherall.blogspot.com/

Jan 10
Postscript

Postscript

I know, it kind of ruins the symmetry to post again, after 'The Last Post'.However, just after posting that last post, I got an email from Bill Patry, to let me know of the publication of his new treatise. It can't pass without comment. …
Jan 9
The Last Post (and five things you didn't know about me)

The Last Post (and five things you didn't know about me)

I have been tagged by the 'Five Things You Don't Know About Me' Meme that is doing the rounds (thanks Abi). (Like Starkoff, I'm not tagging anyone else). So here goes:I have two brothers. They are both doctors. I have two sisters-in-law. …
Dec 18
Reactions to the Cooper decision

Reactions to the Cooper decision

Various reactions to the 'linking is authorisation' Cooper decision handed down yesterday by the Full Federal Court:I commented yesterday (summary? 'troubling'. 'Have we, or have we not just had a very extended debate about copyright law in…

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