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Clancco: Art & Law

Clancco: Art & Law

Covers the relationship between art and law with a focus on intellectual property, nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, free speech, and contemporary art. By Sergio Muñoz Sarmiento.

http://clancco.com/wp
  • Jun 19

    Twombly Sues Fred Torres Collaborations for Return of Artwork and Monies Owed

    Twombly Sues Fred Torres Collaborations for Return of Artwork and Monies Owed
    Alessandro Twombly, the artist-son of American painter Cy Twombly, is suing the Fred Torres Gallery and Fred Torres Collaborations for breach of the New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, unjust enrichment, breach of their consignment…
  • Jun 19

    Photographer Files Own Lawsuit, Alleges $3.6 Mil in Damage

    Photographer Files Own Lawsuit, Alleges $3.6 Mil in Damage
    An Idaho photographer has sued the social media site Buzzfeed for $3.6 million. The lawsuit says the site is liable for damages, not just for publishing the photographer’s photo of a female soccer player heading a ball back in 2010 but…
  • Jun 19

    Christopher Wool, Luhring Augustine Sued for Breach of Contract

    Christopher Wool, Luhring Augustine Sued for Breach of Contract
    Print studio Brand X Editions filed a civil complaint in the New York State Supreme Court this past Monday alleging that artist Christopher Wool and his gallery Luhring Augustine violated the terms of a production agreement. The print studio…
Rank this Week: 10

THR, Esq.

THR, Esq.

Focuses on how the entertainment and media industries are impacted and influenced by the law. From The Hollywood Reporter.

http://thresq.hollywoodreporter.com/
Rank this Week: 25

Intellectual Property Network

Intellectual Property Network

Posts from membbers of the Intellectual Property Network on Ning.

http://ipestonia.ning.com/profiles/blog/list
Rank this Week: 24

PlagiarismToday

PlagiarismToday

Covers content theft, plagiarism, and copyright issues on the Web. By Jonathan Bailey.

http://www.plagiarismtoday.com
  • Jun 19

    Where Patton Oswalt Is Right and Wrong About Plagiarism

    Where Patton Oswalt Is Right and Wrong About Plagiarism
    Patton Oswalt recently wrote a lengthy letter about plagiarism in comedy. While he's right about plagiarists, he's wrong about the scope of the issue.
  • Jun 19

    3 Count: Massive Wipeout

    3 Count: Massive Wipeout
    Photographer sues BuzzFeed over image, Megaupload data wiped out and Russian music pirates get creative to avoid detection...
  • Jun 18

    Changing Words and Changing Direction on eBook DRM

    Changing Words and Changing Direction on eBook DRM
    A new eBook DRM system named SiDiM aims to change the way books are protected online. But it faces some serious problems and shortcomings.
Rank this Week: 26

Law & Disorder

Law & Disorder

The Art of Technology

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/
Rank this Week: 32

Freedom to Tinker

Freedom to Tinker

Focuses on issues related to legal regulation of technology, and especially on legal attempts to restrict the right of technologists and citizens to tinker with technological devices. From Princeton Computer Science and Public Affairs Professor Ed Felten

http://www.freedom-to-tinker.com
  • Jun 18

    I Join the EFF and Others in Calling for Craigslist to Drop CFAA Claim

    I Join the EFF and Others in Calling for Craigslist to Drop CFAA Claim
    Craigslist is suing several companies that scrape data from Craigslist advertisements. These companies, like Padmapper and 3taps, repurpose the data in order to provide more useful ways of searching through the ads. I have written about this…
  • Jun 15

    The low-transaction-fee argument for Bitcoin is silly

    The low-transaction-fee argument for Bitcoin is silly
    A common argument advanced by Bitcoin proponents is that unlike banks and credit cards, Bitcoin has low (or even zero) transaction fees. The claim is a complete red herring, and in this post I’ll explain why. Let’s assume for the…
  • Jun 14

    On the Legal Importance of Viewing Genes as Code

    On the Legal Importance of Viewing Genes as Code
    The Supreme Court yesterday issued its opinion in the much–awaited Myriad case, which challenged the validity of patents on isolated human genes. The Court held that the isolated genetic sequences claimed in Myriad’s patents did…
Rank this Week: 41

Copyfight

Copyfight

Covers the politics of IP.

http://copyfight.corante.com/home/corante/public_html/copyfight/
  • Jun 19

    New E-Book DRM Commits Piracy to ?Stop? Piracy

    New E-Book DRM Commits Piracy to ?Stop? Piracy
    We're all familiar with those who claim to be fighting illegal copying doing illegal things in the name of their fight. Going back at least as far as the Sony rootkit up to the present day when Prenda apparently placed porn onto torrents…
  • Jun 18

    Two Things About Past Storie

    Two Things About Past Storie
    I found a couple of pieces online related to past posts, and thought they were worth sharing. First, I continue to noodle around the idea that the vast majority of creative people aren't making (enough) money and that's been true for a very…
  • Jun 14

    MSFT to Region-Lock Xbox One on Launch

    MSFT to Region-Lock Xbox One on Launch
    Microsoft seems to be all about the DRM with its latest entry into the consumer market. It is now confirmed (here reddit dissects the official Xbox Twitter feed) that only 21 countries will be able to use the console on launch. Notably this…
Rank this Week: 43

Copyright, Intellectual Property,…

Copyright, Intellectual Property, Computer, Internet, e-Commerce Law

Covers IP/IT law, with a strong focus on copyright and internet law. By Barry Sookman.

http://www.barrysookman.com
  • Jun 19

    Representations, warranties and indemnities in IT transaction

    Representations, warranties and indemnities in IT transaction
    Yesterday, Helen Aston and I spoke at IT.Can’s The 2003 Information Technology Law Spring Forum. Our topic was Representations, Warranties and Indemnities (in IT transaction) – A Primer. The slides we used as a conversation…
  • Jun 19

    COMPUTER AND INTERNET LAW UPDATES FOR 2013-06-19

    COMPUTER AND INTERNET LAW UPDATES FOR 2013-06-19
    Retirement of Mario Bouchard http://wp.me/p3flp9-2NA Can a Website Disclaimer Prevent Declaratory Judgment Actions in IP Cases? Maybe…or Maybe Not http://buff.ly/126bL5l The Internet Society Wants to Punch Your Nose and Commoditize You…
  • Jun 18

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-06-18

    Computer and Internet Law Updates for 2013-06-18
    Retirement of Mario Bouchard http://wp.me/p3flp9-2NA Can a Website Disclaimer Prevent Declaratory Judgment Actions in IP Cases? Maybe…or Maybe Not http://buff.ly/126bL5l The Internet Society Wants to Punch Your Nose and Commoditize You…
Rank this Week: 51

IPKat

IPKat

Covers copyright, patent, trade mark and privacy/confidentiality issues from a UK and European perspective.

http://ipkitten.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 19

    Reporting the news, or making it? When things don't quite "ad" up for Fox

    Reporting the news, or making it? When things don't quite "ad" up for Fox
    Though she is still officially on Kat Sabbatical, Catherine Lee (alias Cat the Kat) has sent us this little piece to keep readers amused, bewildered or slightly troubled, depending on their perspective:Waiting for mummy to comehome with…
  • Jun 18

    Myriad: does it make a difference in the real world?

    Myriad: does it make a difference in the real world?
    The IPKat is always pleased to receive an email or two from a respectable source, so he was delighted so receive the following brief and to-the-point message from Professor Sir Robin Jacob, helpfully signposted 'IPKat Question' in case its…
  • Jun 17

    Security interests in trade marks: has something gone awry?

    Security interests in trade marks: has something gone awry?
    Every so often the IPKat is asked to draw readers' attention to an issue of interest or concern with regard to the administrative machinery that underpins the smooth and efficient operation of the IP system. Here's one such instance, in the…
Rank this Week: 55

43(B)log

43(B)log

Covers false advertising and intellectual property issues. By Professor Rebecca Tushnet.

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    No preliminary injunction in consumer class action

    No preliminary injunction in consumer class action
    Silber v. Barbara's Bakery, Inc., --- F.Supp.2d ----, 2013 WL 2948154 (E.D.N.Y.) Plaintiffs in this putative consumer class action unsuccessfully sought a preliminary injunction against the allegedly false advertising of certain Puffins…
  • Jun 17

    back pocket logo as "title" for advertising injury insurance purpose

    back pocket logo as "title" for advertising injury insurance purpose
    H/T Marty Schwimmer: CGS Indus., Inc. v. Charter Oak Fire Ins. Co., No. 11-2647-cv  (2d Cir. June 11, 2013) Charter appealed from a judgment that it breached its duties to defend and indemnify to its insured, CGS, under its…
  • Jun 15

    NYT on FTC case against internet marketer

    NYT on FTC case against internet marketer
    Nice long story, including quotes from my colleague David Vladeck, now returned to Georgetown.
Rank this Week: 59

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/
  • Jun 19

    Regulating Financial Innovation

    Regulating Financial Innovation
    Niamh Moloney, The Legacy Effects of the Financial Crisis on Regulatory Design in the EU, in Eilís Ferran, Niamh Moloney, Jennifer G. Hill & John C. Coffee, Jr., The Regulatory Aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis…
  • Jun 18

    State Boundaries and Constitutional Limit

    State Boundaries and Constitutional Limit
    Clyde S. Spillenger, Risk Regulation, Extraterritoriality, and the Constitutionalization of Choice of Law, 1865-1940, UCLA School of Law Research Paper No. 12-01 (February 15, 2012), available at SSRN.William BaudeMost…
  • Jun 17

    Public Agencies Going Private

    Public Agencies Going Private
    Jon D. Michaels, Privatization’s Progeny, 101 Georgetown Law Journal (forthcoming 2013), available at SSRN.Anne O'ConnellAdministrative law loves binaries. There are executive agencies and independent regulatory commissions. There…
Rank this Week: 61

William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

William Carleton, Counselor @ Law

Covers legal and investment issues facing emerging tech companies.

http://www.wac6.com/wac6/
Rank this Week: 68

ITC 337 Law Blog

ITC 337 Law Blog

Covers International Trade Commission cases and news. By Oblon Spivak.

http://www.itcblog.com
Rank this Week: 74

FOSS Patents

FOSS Patents

Covers software patent news and issues with a focus on wireless and mobile devices. By Florian Mueller.

http://www.fosspatents.com
Rank this Week: 87

Likelihood of Confusion

Likelihood of Confusion

Covers developments in trademark, copyright, new media and free speech. By Ron Coleman.

http://www.likelihoodofconfusion.com
  • Jun 19

    got what, now?

    got what, now?
    If you’re reading this, then the settlement check has cleared. But you’ll never believe who paid whom for what! My friend—whom I will call Bryan (not his real name)—has just wrapped up, with my personal and…
  • Jun 18

    Generic genericne

    Generic genericne
    What is “generic genericness”?  I just coined the phrase.  It refers, I maintain, to a genericness defense against infringement made by the junior user of a trademark where the English word on which the defense is…
  • Jun 13

    Criminals drawn to IP busine

    Criminals drawn to IP busine
    Originally posted 2007-08-19 20:52:41. Republished by Blog Post PromoterNot surprisingly, professional crooks have figured if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em: Four enterprising prison inmates have been accused of trying to…
Rank this Week: 101

IPBiz

IPBiz

Intellectual property news affecting business and everyday life. From patent lawyer Lawrence B. Ebert.

http://ipbiz.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    CAFC decision in Novo Nordisk v. Caraco

    CAFC decision in Novo Nordisk v. Caraco
    From Novo Nordisk v. CaracoAs to reasons for allowance:The examiner withdrew her rejection, explaining thather decision was “[b]ased solely upon the Declarationsubmitted by Dr. Sturis and reconsideration of the synergisticeffects…
  • Jun 17

    Rose case discussed in Ex parte Shotwell

    Rose case discussed in Ex parte Shotwell
    On design choice:The Appellant’s contentions are not persuasive. The Examinerarticulates that the modification of size of Conaway’s bin is based on a design choice. “Design choice” is appropriate where the Appellant…
  • Jun 17

    Ex parte Shen on "intended use or purpose"

    Ex parte Shen on "intended use or purpose"
    from Ex parte ShenIt is well established that “[a]n intended use or purpose usually will not limit the scope of the claim because such statements usually do no more than define a context in which the invention operates.”…
Rank this Week: 125

CommLawBlog

CommLawBlog

Covers developments in the entire range of issues addressed by the Federal Communications Commission in its regulation of spectrum-related activities, as well as copyright, trademark, First Amendment and Internet issues. By Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth.

http://www.commlawblog.com/
  • Jun 19

    Fifth "White Space" Coordinator Begins Test

    Fifth "White Space" Coordinator Begins Test
    LS telcom AG seeks to join the two coordinators operating and two others awaiting approval. TV “white space” devices operate on TV channels that are vacant in a given area. (On a map of frequency usage, these areas show up in…
  • Jun 19

    Number, Please! Comment Deadlines Set in Telephone Numbering Proceeding

    Number, Please! Comment Deadlines Set in Telephone Numbering Proceeding
    In April we reported on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry (NPRM/NOI) in which the FCC has proposed changes in how telephone numbers are obtained by certain types of providers. The ultimate upshot of the…
  • Jun 18

    Update: Comment Deadlines Set in Big House Burner Ban Proceeding

    Update: Comment Deadlines Set in Big House Burner Ban Proceeding
    Last month we reported on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) looking to address the problem of contraband cell phone use in prisons. The NPRM has now been published in the Federal Register, which means that comment and reply comment…
Rank this Week: 134

Gettins' Law

Gettins' Law

Covers business and franchising law. By Mary Beth Gettins.

http://gettinslaw.com/?page_id=7
  • Jun 18

    Release of Claims: Question You Need to Ask.

    Release of Claims: Question You Need to Ask.
    In the franchise industry the deployment of Release of Claims is common place. A Release of Claims may be a stand-alone agreement or may be embedded in a franchise transfer agreement, franchise renewal agreement, franchise termination…
  • Jun 6

    What do you think is the most common cause of HIPAA privacy & security breaches?

    What do you think is the most common cause of HIPAA privacy & security breaches?
    The answer may surprise you. Take a look at the graph below. When we think of privacy & security breaches we think of a computer geek hacking into computers or wayward employees.   In reality the biggest threat to privacy and…
  • May 22

    HIPAA Solution

    HIPAA Solution
    Privacy and Security: Healthcare Providers Preparing for the Perfect Storm. I was approached recently by a Dental Practice. The practice was recently purchased from a retiring dentist. As part of assuming the practice, the new Dentist wished…
Rank this Week: 136

Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Chicago IP Litigation Blog

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

http://www.chicagoiplitigation.com/
  • Jun 19

    Northern District Releases Mobile App

    Northern District Releases Mobile App
    The Northern District has released a mobile app — click here to download it.  My initial suspicion was that it would not add much value beyond the Court’s mobile website, but I have been proven wrong.  The app is…
  • Jun 19

    7th Cir. Judicial Conference: Northern District Judges Offer Practice Tip

    7th Cir. Judicial Conference: Northern District Judges Offer Practice Tip
    With a hat tip to the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s coverage of the 7th Circuit Judicial Conference, Northern District Judges Durkin, St. Eve, and Tharp offered several valuable practice tips for litigating before federal courts, that…
  • Jun 19

    The State of the Northern District Remains “Good”

    The State of the Northern District Remains “Good”
    Chief Judge Holderman offered his final State of the Court speech last month.  Judge Castillo takes over as Chief Judge July 1, 2013.  Here are the highlights from the address: “Filings are up and funding is down.” …
Rank this Week: 153

Copyhype

Copyhype

Discusses copyright law for those in the content industries and the general public. By Terry Hart.

http://www.copyhype.com/
  • Jun 18

    Copyright Revision Shouldn’t Require Historical Revision

    Copyright Revision Shouldn’t Require Historical Revision
    Yesterday, the Electronic Frontier Foundation provided a “reality check” of recent comments by MPAA CEO Chris Dodd regarding the current review of copyright law in the U.S. In a blog post titled Looking Deeper into…
  • Jun 14

    Friday’s Endnotes – 06/14/13

    Friday’s Endnotes – 06/14/13
    Time and Cost of Making an Album Case Study: NIRVANA — Justin Colletti offers an interesting look at how long and for how much it took to make three of Nirvana’s albums, and what that translates into in today’s dollars.…
  • Jun 13

    Redefining Free Culture

    Redefining Free Culture
    In the prologue of his 2004 book, Free Culture, Lawrence Lessig writes: A free culture supports and protects creators and innovators. It does this directly by granting intellectual property rights. But it does so indirectly by limiting the…
Rank this Week: 150

Lenz Blog

Lenz Blog

Covers copyright, patents, and WTO.

http://k.lenz.name/LB
  • Jun 17

    Another Hybrid Wind Power Plant Opening in Germany

    Another Hybrid Wind Power Plant Opening in Germany
    From this tweet by the always excellent Energiewende Germany I learned about an article titled “Hydrogen plant starts storing wind energy in Germany“. As is clear from the title, this is another project to use wind energy in times…
  • Jun 17

    EU Japan Summit

    EU Japan Summit
    Prime Minister Abe briefly talked to European Council President Van Rompuy (about 20 minutes) at the occasion of the G8 summit going on in the United Kingdom right now. Here is a short report from the Japanese Foreign Ministry (in Japanese).…
  • Jun 16

    Bitcoin Firstbit

    Bitcoin Firstbit
    Someone just opened a new Bitcoin service where you can check which address is the first in the blockchain to use a given string at the beginning. I am pleased to see that the first address using “1KfLenz” at the beginning is the…
Rank this Week: 157

IP Dragon

IP Dragon

Covers intellectual property in China.

http://ipdragon.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 24

    IP Dragon has found a new den: IPDRAGON.ORG

    IP Dragon has found a new den: IPDRAGON.ORG
    From now on, you can find new articles of IP Dragon on: ipdragon.org.So good bye to ipdragon.blogspot,com and hello ipdragon.org.All ipdragon.blogspot.com links will continue to be active, but will be redirected to ipdragon.orgAlso you…
  • Apr 7

    Constructed Knowledge Works Like a Red Flag To An Internet Intermediary

    Constructed Knowledge Works Like a Red Flag To An Internet Intermediary
     Shades of Red by Skram1 see ColourloversThe real question: "What shade of red will attract liability?"After publishing a draft of the copyright law, the National Copyright Administration comes now with a A Brief Explanation…
  • Mar 12

    Chinese Movie Posters Give You "Double Vision" Without The Alcohol

    Chinese Movie Posters Give You "Double Vision" Without The Alcohol
    Clone and OriginalThe silver screen is known to bring out the imagination of people. However, China's film industry has not given birth to a poster child of creativity, eyeing laboriously to any movie that has some measure of success, Chinese…
Rank this Week: 203

Hearsay Culture

Hearsay Culture

KZSU-FM (Stanford) Tech/Law Talk Show. Hosted by Dave Levine.

http://www.hearsayculture.com
Rank this Week: 250

Duets Blog

Duets Blog

Collaborative blog on advertising, intellectual property, and marketing.

http://www.duetsblog.com/
  • Jun 19

    Walgreen Nationals?

    Walgreen Nationals?
    When we aren’t playing baseball in the backyard or at little league baseball games, we watch a lot of baseball. Mostly the Twins, but it doesn’t take the M & M boys to bring us together in front of the television. The other…
  • Jun 18

    As Seen On TV

    As Seen On TV
    - Mark Prus, Principal, NameFlash One of my local stores has a huge selection of “As Seen on TV” products.  In reviewing their offerings, it occurred to me that the brand names are almost all descriptive & highly…
  • Jun 17

    This Mac Needs a Knife Too

    This Mac Needs a Knife Too
    Louis Armstrong first performed “Mack the Knife” in 1956, a year later McDonald’s introduced the Big Mac, and then, Bobby Darin’s version of ”Mack the Knife” became a chart-topper in 1959.…
Rank this Week: 284

IPWatchdog.com | Patent Copyright…

IPWatchdog.com | Patent Copyright Trademark

Covers patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and Internet issues. By Gene Quinn.

http://www.ipwatchdog.com
  • Jun 19

    Siemens AG Diverse Innovation: Waste Water Treatment, Medical Images and Wind Turbine

    Siemens AG Diverse Innovation: Waste Water Treatment, Medical Images and Wind Turbine
    As a multinational corporation, Siemens AG is a frequent applicant at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. This week’s Companies We Follow series takes a look at Siemens’ recent applications and patent awards in the fields of…
  • Jun 19

    Patent Litigation: How to Practice Post-TiVo

    Patent Litigation: How to Practice Post-TiVo
    In TiVo v. Echostar, Echostar lost on infringement of TiVo’s patented DVR functionality. Judge Folsom issued an injunction and ordered that Echostar stop offering the service and disable all storage to and playback from the hard disk. …
  • Jun 18

    The Supreme Court’s Actavis Decision, Or Why Pay-for-Delay Litigation Just Got More Active

    The Supreme Court’s Actavis Decision, Or Why Pay-for-Delay Litigation Just Got More Active
    In this case, the Supreme Court considered an arrangement by which brand firm Solvay paid generics Watson (now Actavis) and Paddock roughly $30 to $40 million to delay entering the market with generic versions of testosterone gel. The…
Rank this Week: 318

Software Licensing & Master…

Software Licensing & Master Service Agreements

Covers the software industry and discusses software licensing and consulting contracts. By Sam Conforti LLC.

http://www.softwarelicensingblog.com
  • Jun 19

    Apple's Commitment to Customer Privacy and NSA Request

    Apple's Commitment to Customer Privacy and NSA Request
      Andy Jones reports on the NSA’s “PRISM” surveillance program and the industry’s “tech giants” (i.e. Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Yahoo) and their cooperation to date in his article in…
  • Jun 12

    What is Data Mining

    What is Data Mining
        The hottest topic of the day is Data Mining. Unless you have been in a coma for the last few days, it has come to light that our government is involved in this activity. I staunchly try to stay away from any discussion…
  • May 14

    15 Traits of Great Leader

    15 Traits of Great Leader
      This is not the usual subject matter of my postings in this Blog. However, it is indirectly related to how we all function in a work environment and how we deal with personal interactions with our colleagues and that is why I…
Rank this Week: 342

Patent Docs

Patent Docs

Covers biotech and pharma patent law and news. By McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff.

http://www.patentdocs.org/
  • Jun 18

    SAP America, Inc. v. Versata Development Group, Inc. (P.T.A.B. 2013)

    SAP America, Inc. v. Versata Development Group, Inc. (P.T.A.B. 2013)
    By Michael Borella -- In an example of judicial reasoning rolling downhill, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has struck down claims directed to a computer-implemented business method as failing to…
  • Jun 18

    IPO Webinar on FTC v. Actavi

    IPO Webinar on FTC v. Actavi
    The Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) will offer a one-hour webinar entitled "Reverse Payments: Impact of U.S. Supreme Court on Hatch-Waxman Litigation" on June 20, 2013 beginning at 4:30 pm (ET). A panel consisting of Jeffery…
  • Jun 17

    Federal Trade Commission v. Actavis, Inc. (2013)

    Federal Trade Commission v. Actavis, Inc. (2013)
    By Kevin E. Noonan -- The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 today in favor of the Federal Trade Commission in FTC v. Actavis, Inc. Writing for the majority that included Justices Kennedy, Ginsburg, Sotomayor and Kagan, Justice Breyer's opinion reversed…
Rank this Week: 321

Photo Attorney

Photo Attorney

Covers legal issues for photographers. By Carolyn E. Wright.

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

    eCO Uploading Method Improved!

    eCO Uploading Method Improved!
    The U.S. Copyright Office started the electronic copyright office (“eCO”) to make it easier and quicker to register your copyrights. Follow the steps presented in this article to learn how to use the system. One problem with the…
  • Jun 6

    Photo Contest Warning!

    Photo Contest Warning!
    This Alert is reproduced here with permission from NANPA: ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers), joined by NANPA, APA (American Photographic Artists), and NPPA (National Press Photographers Association), is concerned about the terms…
  • May 25

    Discount for C-Loop Camera Strap Mount and Other Gear

    Discount for C-Loop Camera Strap Mount and Other Gear
    Photo Attorney blog readers get 10% off of Custom SLR products with promo code PHOTOA10 You just finished reading Discount for C-Loop Camera Strap Mount and Other Gear! Consider leaving a comment!Follow Photo Attorney on Twitter for…
Rank this Week: 322

Eastern District of Texas Federal…

Eastern District of Texas Federal Court Practice

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

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

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

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

    Motion for Leave to Supplement Invalidity Contentions Denied

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

    Marshall jury finds for defendant Reynold

    Marshall jury finds for defendant Reynold
    Friday afternoon a Marshall jury in Judge Rodney Gilstrap's court found for defendant Reynolds Consumer Products in a patent infringement case brought by KKG, LLC dealing with crock pot liners. The jury also found that the single asserted…
Rank this Week: 336

Copyright Litigation Blog

Copyright Litigation Blog

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

http://copyrightlitigation.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 326

Current Trends in Copyright,…

Current Trends in Copyright, Trademark & Entertainment Law

By the Bennet Law Office.

http://ipandentertainmentlaw.wordpress.com
  • Jun 18

    Trademark Basics Part 4: After Trademark Registration

    Trademark Basics Part 4: After Trademark Registration
    In Part 4 of Trademark Basis we explore what happens after you secure a trademark registration.  Feel free to review Part 1 “Selecting a Trademark,” Part 2 From Selection to Application,” and Part 3,  “Intent…
  • Jun 13

    Trademark Basics Part 3: Intent to Use

    Trademark Basics Part 3: Intent to Use
    In part three of Trademark Basics we explore “intent to use” trademark applications, interstate commerce, and common law rights in trademarks.  You may be interested in Part 1 on “Selecting A Trademark,” …
  • Jun 10

    Trademark Basics Part 2: From Selection to Application

    Trademark Basics Part 2: From Selection to Application
    This post is Part 2 of Trademark Basics. Take a look at Part 1 here on selecting a trademark.  You may also be interested in Part 3 on “Intent To Use” and Part 4 on “Post Registration.” Q:  How does the…
Rank this Week: 397

QuestionCopyright.org

QuestionCopyright.org

Covers copyright and freedom-based distribution methods for artists.

http://questioncopyright.org/
  • Jun 14

    Doing it right: Suing Warner/Chappell for copyfraud because "Happy Birthday" song is in the public domain.

    Doing it right: Suing Warner/Chappell for copyfraud because "Happy Birthday" song is in the public domain.
    A documentary film company making a movie about the "Happy Birthday" song has filed a lawsuit against the music monopolist Warner/Chappell, asking it to return the hundreds of millions of dollars it has collected over the years in improper…
  • Jun 13

    Seeing the Consequences of Copyright

    Seeing the Consequences of Copyright
    [This is an editorial we submitted to the New York Times. They didn't print it, alas — don't worry, we'll keep trying with other pieces — but we still think its message is important, so we're publishing it…
  • Apr 19

    Make Art, Not Law.

    Make Art, Not Law.
    QCO Artist-in-Residence Nina Paley's interview with at Baixa Cultura, conducted by email with journalist and photographer André Solnik. The English below is the original; Baixa Cultura translated Nina's answers. 1. When your interest…
Rank this Week: 402

Blog Law Blog

Blog Law Blog

Covers the legal aspects of blogging. Topics include blog-related intellectual property law, Internet regulation, defamation, and censorship, as well as how blogs are used as evidence and authority in the courts. By Professor Eric E. Johnson.

http://bloglawblog.com/blog/
  • Jun 6

    Blog Law Blog Has Never Cooperated with NSA’s Special Source Operation

    Blog Law Blog Has Never Cooperated with NSA’s Special Source Operation
    Tweet Well, it’s been a busy day for cybernews. The Washington Post has broken a huge story that the U.S. government, specifically the NSA and the FBI, are accessing e-mails, photos, videos, and other personal data via its…
  • Jun 4

    UK Court Rules 7-Word Tweet Libeled Lord

    UK Court Rules 7-Word Tweet Libeled Lord
    TweetLord Robert Alistair McAlpine was libeled by a tweet from Sally Bercow, the wife of the Speaker of the House of Commons, according to a May 24, 2013 decision of UK’s High Court of Justice. With a question of damages still pending,…
  • May 21

    Moore Tornado

    Moore Tornado
    TweetThe terrible tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma was just a few miles north of where I live in Norman. It was visible from the hill where I live – although only indirectly. The funnel could not be seen through the rain, but the power…
Rank this Week: 356

Recording Industry vs The People

Recording Industry vs The People

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

http://recordingindustryvspeople.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 381

In Between Cases

In Between Cases

Covers copyright, fair use, and sometimes trademark. By Christopher F. Meatto.

http://harvardlaw74.com
  • May 16

    I am Mentoring at Regis Tech Accelerator Summer 2013

    I am Mentoring at Regis Tech Accelerator Summer 2013
    Regis Tech Accelerator to Launch Inaugural Summer Academy in June I am Regis Class of XX. The Number One Jesuit high school in the nation, located on the Upper East Side of New York City. This summer, the Regis Tech Accelerator (RTA), an…
  • Apr 28

    AngelList and Y Combinator Funders Club Approved to Crowdfund

    AngelList and Y Combinator Funders Club Approved to Crowdfund
    “The Securities and Exchange Commission is making way for a number of startups and online investment platforms to enable startups to crowdsource investment. Early last week, Y Combinator-backed FundersClub received notice from the SEC…
  • Apr 25

    Never Agree to a 60 Second Pitch

    Never Agree to a 60 Second Pitch
    The gladiators hung up their swords and chains over two centuries ago. While the 60 second pitch might be convenience for the Attention Deficit Disorders of venture capitalists and angel investors, it hardly ever favors the entrepreneur. Here…
Rank this Week: 368

PIT IP Tech Blog

PIT IP Tech Blog

Covers intellectual property and technology law. By Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C.

http://pitiptechblog.com/
Rank this Week: 458

Patent Law Practice Center

Patent Law Practice Center

Features news, analysis and resources on patent law. From the Practicing Law Institute (PLI).

http://patentlawcenter.pli.edu
  • Jun 18

    SCOTUS Ending Term with Patent Decision

    SCOTUS Ending Term with Patent Decision
    Over the past several days, the United States Supreme Court has issued several important decisions that will impact the patent system. First, on June 13, 2013, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Association of Molecular Pathology v.…
  • Jun 13

    Innovating for the Electric Car Economy

    Innovating for the Electric Car Economy
    Electric charging stations are an important part of the future of hybrid electric car use; easy access to charging stations will benefit hybrid vehicle owners tremendously and enable the eventual switch from fossil fuels to electricity. But…
  • Jun 10

    USPTO Update: IP5 Meet, Patent Classification News, Pappas Leaving

    USPTO Update: IP5 Meet, Patent Classification News, Pappas Leaving
    In this edition of USPTO Update: (1) World’s five largest Intellectual Property offices (IP5) meet in Silicon Valley; (2) the USPTO and KIPO announce launch of Cooperative Patent Classification System Pilot; and (3) Peter Pappas, USPTO…
Rank this Week: 461

Infringement Nation

Infringement Nation

Focuses on copyright, trademark, patent and business disputes. By One LLP.

http://www.onellpblog.com/
  • Jun 18

    Levi’s Jeans Stitching Trademark Claim Marches On

    Levi’s Jeans Stitching Trademark Claim Marches On
    Levis and Abercrombie have had a long-running battle over the stitching of their jeans.
  • Jun 1

    Software Patent

    Software Patent
    The Federal Circuit finally issued its long-anticipated decision in a high-profile software patent lawsuit called CLS Bank v. Alice Corp.
  • May 18

    Electronic Arts Copyright Lawsuit Continue

    Electronic Arts Copyright Lawsuit Continue
    The Ninth Circuit reversed the dismissal of a copyright lawsuit against Electronic Arts recently.
Rank this Week: 423

Patently-O

Patently-O

Covers patents, claim drafting tips, patent cases, patent legislation and patent prosecution. By Dennis Crouch.

http://www.patentlyo.com/patent/
  • Jun 18

    Hitler on Patent Troll

    Hitler on Patent Troll
    Mark Summerfield has the newest version of Hitler on Patents: via Patentology
  • Jun 17

    Supreme Court Adds Antitrust Consideration to Patent Settlements.

    Supreme Court Adds Antitrust Consideration to Patent Settlements.
    By Dennis Crouch FTC v. Actavis, Inc. (Supreme Court 2013) In a 5-3 Decision authored by Justice Breyer, the US Supreme Court has held that a rule-of-reason analysis applies to determine whether a reverse-payment patent settlement violates…
  • Jun 16

    Guest Post by Paul Cole: ASSOCIATION FOR MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY v MYRIAD GENETICS – an isolated decision?

    Guest Post by Paul Cole: ASSOCIATION FOR MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY v MYRIAD GENETICS – an isolated decision?
    Guest Commentary by Paul Cole,Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Bournemouth University, and European Patent Attorney, Lucas & Co, Warlingham, Surrey, UK. ASSOCIATION FOR MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY v MYRIAD GENETICS – an isolated…
Rank this Week: 442

IP in Brief

IP in Brief

Comments on developments in copyright and trademark law. By Andrew Berger.

http://www.ipinbrief.com
  • May 30

    Determing Genuine Use of a CTM in the EU after ONEL

    Determing Genuine Use of a CTM in the EU after ONEL
      Another issue that came up in a Table Topics discussion I moderated at INTA earlier this month was what constitutes genuine use sufficient to sustain a CTM In the the European Union (EU). We briefly touched on Merken v. Beheer (better…
  • May 22

    Translating IP Translator For US Mark Holders Filing in Europe

    Translating IP Translator For US Mark Holders Filing in Europe
    I recently moderated a table topics discussion at the INTA annual meeting in Dallas on alternatives available to US mark holders when registering their marks in Europe. One of the issues that came up was the case of Chartered Institute of…
  • Jan 28

    The Art of the Deal: How to Draft and Negotiate an IP Deal; Part I

    The Art of the Deal: How to Draft and Negotiate an IP Deal; Part I
        I recently spoke at a CLE at my firm about how to successfully draft key provisions in an intellectual property license and negotiate them. Here is an edited transcript that I post in two pieces. In this first one I offer…
Rank this Week: 471

Case Clothesed For Fashion Law

Case Clothesed For Fashion Law

Covers trade dress, trademark, design patent and counterfeiting issues in the fashion industry. By New York Law School.

http://www.caseclothesed.com/
  • Apr 26

    The Model Alliance: Fighting for Labor Rights in the Fashion Industry

    The Model Alliance: Fighting for Labor Rights in the Fashion Industry
    The Model Alliance is a “growing network of models and industry leaders dedicated to improving working conditions in the American fashion industry.” The Model Alliance works to give models in the industry a voice. Started by…
  • Apr 18

    A “Shmuck” in Fashion

    A “Shmuck” in Fashion
    As with many fashion-obsessed souls, I have spent countless nights dedicated to the fashionable world created by Patricia Field in “Sex and the City.” Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw is whom I always identified with…
  • Apr 2

    Polo Ralph Lauren Score Goal in Trademark Match Against the U.S. Polo Association

    Polo Ralph Lauren Score Goal in Trademark Match Against the U.S. Polo Association
    For years, Polo Ralph Lauren and the U.S. Polo Association have been hooking mallets over the use of their polo player trademarks. In 1984, the long battle between the U.S. Polo Association and Polo Ralph Lauren began. At the time, a…
Rank this Week: 450

Docket Report Patent Infringement…

Docket Report Patent Infringement Blog

Detailing substantive events regarding patent cases in the district courts.

http://docketreport.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 580

Complex I.P. Blog

Complex I.P. Blog

Covers intellectual property law. By Kain & Associates.

http://www.complexip.com/
Rank this Week: 507

Re:Marks on Copyright and…

Re:Marks on Copyright and Trademark

By DLA Piper.

http://www.remarksblog.com
  • Jun 19

    Radiance Harris Recognized on Lawyers of Color's 2013 "Hot List"

    Radiance Harris Recognized on Lawyers of Color's 2013 "Hot List"
    Radiance Harris, an associate in the Trademark, Copyright, and Media Practice in Washington, D.C., as well as manager for the firm's premier intellectual property blog, Re:Marks On Copyright and Trademark, was named to Lawyers…
  • Jun 10

    New gTLDs & The Trademark Clearinghouse: Four Tips for Brand Owner

    New gTLDs & The Trademark Clearinghouse: Four Tips for Brand Owner
    By Ryan Compton & James Stewart The imminent launch of more than 1,400 new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) poses a major challenge to brand owners seeking to enforce and maintain control over the way their key trademarks appear in…
  • Jun 6

    Radiance Harris Named One of IMPACT and National Bar Association's 2013 40 Lawyers Under 40

    Radiance Harris Named One of IMPACT and National Bar Association's 2013 40 Lawyers Under 40
    By James Stewart   IMPACT and the National Bar Association has named Radiance Harris one of its "Nation’s Best Advocates – 40 Lawyers Under 40."  Radiance is an associate in the Trademark, Copyright, and Media practice…
Rank this Week: 579

K's law

K's law

Features extracts from recently published decisions of the Boards of Appeal of the EPO.

http://k-slaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 18

    D 2/10 – Saved By The Bell

    D 2/10 – Saved By The Bell
    The present decision might be of interest for patent attorneys because it delves into some little known provisions of the regulations on discipline.Two patent attorneys of a Swedish law firm were dealing with the European patent application;…
  • Jun 17

    T 108/09 – De Novo

    T 108/09 – De Novo
    In this opposition appeal case Board 3.3.02 had to decide on the novelty of claim 1 as granted, which read:1. Use of fulvestrant in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a patient with breast cancer who previously has been…
  • Jun 16

    T 637/09 – No Reason To Doubt

    T 637/09 – No Reason To Doubt
    In this case the patent proprietor questioned the authorisation of one of the professional representatives of the opponent:[1] With letter dated 2 November 2012, the [opponent] informed the board and the [patent proprietor] that Mr S., a…
Rank this Week: 545