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'Round Midnight

Law and other nonsense from a Nashville music lawyer.

http://huganlaw.wordpress.com/

Jan 27
UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY…sort of…

UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY…sort of…

What part of “under of penalty of perjury” does the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals not understand? Every trademark applicant must swear under penalty of perjury that the information in the application is true. There are two types of…
Jan 29
Not So Small Claim

Not So Small Claim

Small claims courts in Tennessee are called Courts of General Sessions. Under $25k; either party can appeal to Circuit Court and the case starts all over as if the General Sessions trial never occurred. Great for eviction and collections…
Jan 5
OMG its OEM!

OMG its OEM!

Stealing intellectual property is an American pastime. Music, software, ebooks, you name it—free is the right price. And mounds of shaming and litigation has done little to discourage the copyright abolitionists. And then…

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'Round Midnight

Law and other jazz. By Christopher English Hugan.

http://huganlaw.wordpress.com/

Jan 27
UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY…sort of…

UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY…sort of…

What part of “under of penalty of perjury” does the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals not understand? Every trademark applicant must swear under penalty of perjury that the information in the application is true. There are two types of…
Jan 29
Not So Small Claim

Not So Small Claim

Small claims courts in Tennessee are called Courts of General Sessions. Under $25k; either party can appeal to Circuit Court and the case starts all over as if the General Sessions trial never occurred. Great for eviction and collections…
Jan 5
OMG its OEM!

OMG its OEM!

Stealing intellectual property is an American pastime. Music, software, ebooks, you name it—free is the right price. And mounds of shaming and litigation has done little to discourage the copyright abolitionists. And then…

Rank this Week: 1773

12:01 Tuesday

Examines recently issued patents and interesting trends from the USPTO. By Aaron R. Feigelson.

http://www.1201tuesday.com/1201_tuesday/

Apr 20
More on the Millions - A Wag the Dog tale?

More on the Millions - A Wag the Dog tale?

My last post on Patent No. 9,000,000 generated some buzz in a few circles, including some places that are historically not so friendly to the patent system. But while it seems indiputable that the PTO gave a little special attention...
Apr 7
Congratulations! (wink, wink) You're our 9,000,000th customer! (wink, wink)

Congratulations! (wink, wink) You're our 9,000,000th customer! (wink, wink)

Patent No. 9,000,000 issued today. It’s a pretty cool invention on a system for replenishing your car's washer fluid. And it’s actually being developed and marketed (the company says it has a “fully functional…
Mar 31
Walmart's Old Mother Hubbard Patent

Walmart's Old Mother Hubbard Patent

"And when she got there, the cupboard was bare..." I didn’t grow up with Walmart. As I wrote six years ago (to the day!), Meijer was more than enough Big Box for us. In fact, the full Walmart still isn’t...

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3D Internet Law Blog

Covers intellectual property and contracts in virtual worlds and multiuser online games. By Stephen Wu.

http://www.3dinternetlaw.com/index.html

Jul 17
Skills Gaming Policy Changes o Second Life

Skills Gaming Policy Changes o Second Life

Last week, Linden Research changed its policy on skills games in the Second Life® virtual world. Now, game creators and game operators can obtain a license to offer games and to operate games in Second Life. Players, region owners,…
Feb 2
Augmented Reality Opportunitie

Augmented Reality Opportunitie

While the virtual reality market seems to be quiet, the augmented reality is starting to grow. With Google Glass and new competitors on the horizon, people are turning to wearable computers. Wearable computers in the form factor of glasses…
Sep 29
New California Law Will Change Video Game and Virtual Worlds Privacy Practice

New California Law Will Change Video Game and Virtual Worlds Privacy Practice

This past week, on September 23, 2013, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 568, legislation enacted to protect minors online. The law is most famous for providing a so-called “Internet eraser” mechanism. The idea of…

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43(B)log

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

http://tushnet.blogspot.com/

Aug 21
Tag-along state UDAP claim leads to $18.5 million fee shift against unsuccessful plaintiff

Tag-along state UDAP claim leads to $18.5 million fee shift against unsuccessful plaintiff

Procaps S.A. v. Patheon Inc., No. 12-24356-CIV, 2017 WL 3536917 (S.D. Fla. Aug. 17, 2017)This case stands as a stark reminder that adding a state-law deceptive trade practices claim to a federal claim can have serious consequences—the…
Aug 21
Bad dilution claims are so common that they aren't "exceptional" for fee-shifting, court rule

Bad dilution claims are so common that they aren't "exceptional" for fee-shifting, court rule

Parks, LLC v. Tyson Foods, Inc., 2017 WL 3534993, No. 15-cv-00946 (E.D. Pa. Aug. 17, 2017)Tyson sought attorneys’ fees in this Lanham Act case after its summary judgment victory was affirmed by the Third Circuit. The court found that…
Aug 21
reading list: Willis on remedies for consumer fraud

reading list: Willis on remedies for consumer fraud

Lauren E. Willis, Performance-Based Remedies: Ordering Firms to Eradicate Their Own Fraud, 80 Law and Contemporary Problems 7-41 (2017)AbstractIn resolving cases of unfair, abusive, and deceptive acts and practices, consumer protection…

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A Budding Patent Lawyer's…

A Budding Patent Lawyer's Perspective

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

http://trentostler.com/blog/

Mar 12
Launch of new website project

Launch of new website project

For the past few months, my side project has been developing a website that mines the Patent Office’s website for troves of PTAB/BPAI decisions data. I’m pleased to welcome this project to the blogosphere as PatentBoardFerret.com.…
Sep 14
The Date that a Patent Application Becomes Abandoned for Failure to Respond

The Date that a Patent Application Becomes Abandoned for Failure to Respond

If an applicant fails to respond to an Office Action, the application becomes abandoned as of the day after the due date for response to the Office Action, with the applicant being able to revive the application up until the extendable due…
Sep 6
FOIA Reading Room Is Sleeping

FOIA Reading Room Is Sleeping

The Patent Office makes available all decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) on its website FOIA Reading Room. In case you were interested in doing research using this website between the hours of 1:00AM EST to 5:00AM EST,…

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A Copyfighter's Musings

Discuss current copyright/internet law issues. By Derek Slater.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/cmusings

Apr 25
Takedown

Takedown

These days, I spend most of my work time here. The copyfighting lives on within the family, though.
Oct 16
noimnotgoingtolawschool.com

noimnotgoingtolawschool.com

noimnotgoingtolawschool.com https://plus.google.com/u/0/107734895193166429976/posts/TsrKbF2BvP1
Oct 16
noimnotgoingtolawschool.com

noimnotgoingtolawschool.com

noimnotgoingtolawschool.com https://plus.google.com/u/0/107734895193166429976/posts/TsrKbF2BvP1

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Academic Copyright

Covers law, culture and the use of intellectual property by scholars, teachers, students and librarians. By Elizabeth Townsend Gard.

http://academiccopyright.typepad.com/academiccopyright/

Jul 23
New blogging home

New blogging home

I am now blogging regularly at the Tulane Law School website.
Apr 2
The Schloss case

The Schloss case

It is strange... there hasn't been a lot (and by that I mean NO) discussion of the Schloss case on any of the listservs that come in... wierd. I'm not sure why. It seems to be staying under the radar. But I think it seems like a good…
Apr 2
Guest Blogging at Terra Nova

Guest Blogging at Terra Nova

Rachel and I are guest blogging over at Terra Nova this month. We are very excited.... http://terranova.blogs.com/. Also, episodes 1-7 of Fizzy's Second Life can be seen at http://fizzysecondlife.blogspot.com/.

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AdMark Buzz

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

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

Dec 13
President Obama is Expected to Issue Executive Order on Cyber Security and Privacy

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

The Draft Executive Order requires certain federal agencies to identify critical infrastructure where a cyber security incident could have national or regional effects on public health or safety, or economic or national security.The article…
Oct 23
As has been reported, the FTC recently…

As has been reported, the FTC recently issued a revised "Green Guides" to guide marketers when making claims regarding the environmental attributes about their products.
Oct 1
Today, FTC Releases the Revised Green Guides for Environmental Marketing

Today, FTC Releases the Revised Green Guides for Environmental Marketing

Author: Paul Van SlykeThe FTC released today the long-awaited final, revised version of its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims — the Green Guides. If your company makes green or environmental claims in its advertising,…

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Afro-IP

Covers African intellectual property news and views.

http://afro-ip.blogspot.com/

Aug 21
New Legal Journal Debuts in Nigeria

New Legal Journal Debuts in Nigeria

The University of Lagos, Unilag for short, has recently launched a new law journal. Vol. 1 No.1 of the UNILAG Law Review was issued in June 2017. The new publication includes an online forum---an accompanying blog---which…
Aug 12
First International Conference on Law and Digital Technology Explores Number of IP Issues for Africa

First International Conference on Law and Digital Technology Explores Number of IP Issues for Africa

Babcock University torch at entrance to main campusLittle Leo recently had the privilege of attending the First International Conference on Law and Digital Technology hosted at Babcock University in Nigeria. The ambitious conference…
Aug 8
Dimensions of a Tour De France Sponsorship

Dimensions of a Tour De France Sponsorship

Recently I attended an inspiring and interesting presentation involving sports sponsorship. Hosted by Price Forbes, Ant Garstang took us through Dimension Data and Qhubeka’s journey to compete and partner in the greatest cycle…

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All Things Pros

A patent prosecution blog, with in-depth discussion of decisions by the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences (BPAI), prosecution strategies, and PTO procedures. By Karen Hazzah.

http://allthingspros.blogspot.com/

Nov 3
PTAB reverses obviousness based on inherency and design choice – but then enters new design choice rejection

PTAB reverses obviousness based on inherency and design choice – but then enters new design choice rejection

Takeaway: In an obviousness rejection, the Examiner relied on several alternative theories for the range of values claimed for a material property of foam: inherency, design choice, and overlapping ranges. The Applicant appealed, and the…
Oct 12
PTAB reverses indefiniteness for a "system" claim having a single (regulator) element

PTAB reverses indefiniteness for a "system" claim having a single (regulator) element

Takeaway: The independent claim on appeal was a "system" with a single "regulator" element in the body of the claim. The regulator was defined in the body of the claim with several structural elements and one functional limitation. The…
Sep 20
PTAB reverses 103 when secondary reference feature would not provide benefit if incorporated into primary reference

PTAB reverses 103 when secondary reference feature would not provide benefit if incorporated into primary reference

Takeaway: The Examiner rejected claims to a citrus reamer as obvious over a combination of three references, with two references disclosing the claimed features and a third providing a reason to combine. The Applicant successfully argued the…

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Andrei Mincov's Articles

Covers copyright and its interdependence with the overall political regime.

http://mincov.com/articles

Sep 11
Civilization or Mindless Helplessne

Civilization or Mindless Helplessne

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

Monument to Human Devolution

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

In Support of Abolition of Laws Prohibiting Private Discrimination

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

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Andrew P. Lahser's Patent Blog

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

http://lahserpatent.com/blog/

May 18
Can you use ® circle r with words-only part of a design mark?

Can you use ® circle r with words-only part of a design mark?

Probably not. The registered mark is usually described and displayed quiet specifically. A portion (just the words) is not the mark.
May 17
Can you include a name and a slogan in one trademark?

Can you include a name and a slogan in one trademark?

Yes, but, then your trademark is both, together. So, carefully consider your usage, how customers might find you, and other trademark factors.
May 16
Can you import products to the US marked ® circle (r)?

Can you import products to the US marked ® circle (r)?

If you intend to misrepresent the status of your product or deceive consumer, you may be liable.

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Andy SkinnerLopata's Blog

Features intellectual property and cyberlaw musings.

http://askinnerlopata.wordpress.com

Mar 16
Owners of registered trademarks targeted for deceptive notice

Owners of registered trademarks targeted for deceptive notice

Do you have a trademark or service mark registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? If you do, chances are you have received, or will recieve, a “notice” or “notification” from one or more private businesses…
Mar 16
Owners of registered trademarks targeted for deceptive notice

Owners of registered trademarks targeted for deceptive notice

Do you have a trademark or service mark registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? If you do, chances are you have received, or will recieve, a “notice” or “notification” from one or more…
Mar 8
Much Ado About Sidereu

Much Ado About Sidereu

What do slavery, denying women the right to vote, and musical borrowing have in common? They all existed in the eighteenth century. Why is that relevant? I’m not sure, but it appears that Register-Guard reporter Bob Keefer thinks it is to…

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Covers strategic brand planning and foundation with commentary on trademark prosecution, trademark enforcement, making a brand famous, confronting online infringement and cybersquatting, and licensing a trademark. By Justin Clark.

http://www.antigenerictrademark.com

Jul 18
Up in Smoke: Trademark Options for Cannabis Businesses Just Got Narrower

Up in Smoke: Trademark Options for Cannabis Businesses Just Got Narrower

It seems like it has always been an uphill battle for businesses in the marijuana business. Skating on the precipice of state laws, on one side, that may allow for widespread distribution of marijuana in the state, and federal laws, on the…
Jul 15
Pop Goes the Trademark - Lessons on Branding From Celebrities (How Dare I?)

Pop Goes the Trademark - Lessons on Branding From Celebrities (How Dare I?)

Br [...]
Nov 16
Too Much of a Good Thing – The Death of "Urban Homesteading" Trademark

Too Much of a Good Thing – The Death of "Urban Homesteading" Trademark

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ANTICIPATETHIS.com

A patent law blog providing thought-provoking commentary . . . with a dash of irreverent humor. By Jake Ward.

http://anticipatethis.wordpress.com

Aug 12
They Invented What? (No. 20)

They Invented What? (No. 20)

Originally posted on Anticipate This!™ | Patent and Trademark Law Blog: U.S. Pat. No. 3,150,641: Dust cover for dog. Having described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:…
Aug 11
Marion Area Business Plan Competition hosted by The Forge.

Marion Area Business Plan Competition hosted by The Forge.

We had the honor of being a judge for the Marion Area Business Plan Competition hosted by The Forge Business Accelerator yesterday evening. This was an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to showcase their business ideas to the…
Aug 8
Ashland University – Dauch College of Business Presentation – August 8, 2017.

Ashland University – Dauch College of Business Presentation – August 8, 2017.

We had the pleasure of speaking at the Ashland University – Dauch College of Business and Economics this morning in Ashland, Ohio. Lots of great questions from the attendees about intellectual property law. Thanks again…

Rank this Week: 1459

Anything Under The Sun Made By Man

Covers patents and business strategies. By Russ Krajec.

http://www.krajec.com/blog

Jul 19
Are the PreAppeal Conference and P3 Program Hopelessly Rigged? Practice Tips for the Savvy Practitioner.

Are the PreAppeal Conference and P3 Program Hopelessly Rigged? Practice Tips for the Savvy Practitioner.

The USPTO announced their new Post-Prosecution Pilot Program, or P3 program for after-final review of a patent application. The P3 program is billed as being similar to the PreAppeal Conference but it adds an oral argument to the mix…
Feb 5
How to Select a Patent Attorney

How to Select a Patent Attorney

The entrepreneur is at a huge disadvantage when trying to select a patent attorney. The entrepreneur does not have any basis for evaluating the *quality* of an attorney’s work. Inventors and entrepreneurs are often mystified by the…
Dec 26
What does a response to Office Action cost?

What does a response to Office Action cost?

A response to Office action typically costs $3000-5000. A response is filed by a patent attorney when a patent examiner rejects a patent application, and the cost reflects the effort and expertise it takes to guide your invention to…

Rank this Week: 958

AS-IS: Ecommerce, Internet,…

AS-IS: Ecommerce, Internet, Software & Technology Law and Contracts

Comments on technology deals and companies. By Harry Boadwee.

http://boadweelaw.com/blog

Aug 2
New Importance of Design Patent

New Importance of Design Patent

Follow the link for an article on the startling new importance of design patents. Design patents were formerly something of a backwater of patent law, but, as the article explains, a 125-year-old “sleeper” provision in the law could…
Jun 15
How to Protect Long-Term Investments in Operational Contracts (Full Article)

How to Protect Long-Term Investments in Operational Contracts (Full Article)

Consider one of the most difficult issues you’ll ever encounter when negotiating a contract: one party must make a large, long-term investment for the deal to work, but won’t sign the contract unless its investment (and its return on the…
Jan 3
10 Tips for Bringing Your Business to the Web

10 Tips for Bringing Your Business to the Web

Starting up a business, or entering a new market channel, is never easy. Starting a business on the World Wide Web (the web), or moving an existing “offline” business there, requires not only effort and risk, but also demands new…

Rank this Week: 1370

Attorney Peter Vickery

Covers copyright, trademark, anti-discrimination, and election law.

http://attorneypetervickery.blogspot.com/

Feb 19
What is "just compensation" for a pipeline taking?

What is "just compensation" for a pipeline taking?

What rights do landowners have when a pipeline company takes part of their property by eminent domain? As I mentioned on Monte Belmonte's show on the River, although federal law governs the taking itself, state law determines the meaning of…
Feb 17
New Gas Pipeline in Western Massachusetts: Federal Law

New Gas Pipeline in Western Massachusetts: Federal Law

According to TV and print media, a new natural-gas pipeline might soon stretch 250 miles across northern Massachusetts, winding its way under a dozen or so towns in Berkshire and Franklin Counties. The extension depends on several factors,…
Jul 9
Affirmative Action after Fisher

Affirmative Action after Fisher

A stable society depends on the rule of law, which involves, among other things, legal certainty. This is a simple principle that means people should have a reasonable sense of what is lawful and what is not. It also depends on the general…

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Austin Trademark Lawyer Blawg

Musings on Trademark Law From a Decidedly Texas Perspective. By Christopher L. Graff.

http://austintrademarklawyer.blogspot.com/

May 30
Who Owns the name Black Sabbath?

Who Owns the name Black Sabbath?

Ozzy Osbourne filed suit this week against guitarist Tony Iommi for claiming ownership of the band's name. Iommi claims that Ozzy and the other band founders relinquished their rights to the name in the 1980s. Iommi's federal registration…
Apr 18
The Dumbest Trademark Demand Letter?

The Dumbest Trademark Demand Letter?

Marc Randazza points to one of the dumbest trademark demand letters he's ever read: dumb not because it has "the misplaced certitude, the overblown rhetoric, the baseless imputation of evil to the recipient, and over-all lack of…
Apr 18
"We speak cars" lands Ford in infringement suit

"We speak cars" lands Ford in infringement suit

...but the suit was apparently quickly resolved (unlike the notorious "We'll pick you up" lawsuit between Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Advantage Rent-a-Car, which went on ...and

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Automating Invention

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

http://www.automatinginvention.com/

Dec 1
Biological Models for Robot Design

Biological Models for Robot Design

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

Using Genetic Programming to Repair Software

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

Encouraging Innovation with Cash Prize

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

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Azrights

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

http://www.azrights.com/blog/

Aug 7
Why Most Businesses Fail at Legally Protecting Themselves!

Why Most Businesses Fail at Legally Protecting Themselves!

While SMEs are increasingly aware of the importance of intellectual property only a fraction of business owners are getting the right IP protection That’s because IP is a complex subject, and business owners often don’t have a…
Mar 22
What Is A Patent And How To Patent Your Idea

What Is A Patent And How To Patent Your Idea

If you want a legal monopoly over an innovation there is no better way to achieve it than a patent. Patents help you protect your creativity against copycat “me too” offerings. They last for up to 20 years. Patent protection…
Mar 20
Trademark protection in China

Trademark protection in China

While the Chinese system of trademark registration shares many common elements with the European regime there are subtle differences that present a trap for the unwary. Even Donald Trump had a long standing battle with a Chinese…

Rank this Week: 3011

BAZPAT

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

http://bazpat.blogspot.com/

Jul 30
CQMS v Bradken Resource

CQMS v Bradken Resource

Case: CQMS Pty Ltd v Bradken Resources Pty Limited [2016] FCA 847.Judge: Dowsett J.NotesConstruction of mechanical claimsWear assemblies and ground engaging tools for mining and constructionPatent Attorneys should not be sending out…
Aug 30
Case: Orion Corporation v Actavis Pty…

Case: Orion Corporation v Actavis Pty Ltd [2015] FCA 909 (21 August 2015)Judge: Rares JA combination of three known active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) called levodopa, carbidopa and entacapone, and methods of producing that…
Aug 23
Unjustifiable Threats - Innovation Patent

Unjustifiable Threats - Innovation Patent

Case: BLH Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd v Pro 3 Products Pty Ltd [2015] FCA 833 Notes:Novelty - Firestone - Signpost quote - Meyers Taylor Pty Limited v Vicarr Industries Ltd [1977] HCA 19Threats made before innovation…

Rank this Week: 4589

Bernick Lifson Business Law Blog

Covers topics related to business law, including intellectual property, trademarks, litigation, and employment law.

http://www.bernicklifson.com/blog/

Apr 19
Can You Trademark a Hashtag?

Can You Trademark a Hashtag?

The hashtag has become an ever-present aspect of social media, spreading across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more. Originally developed on Twitter, a hashtag is a word or a phrase following the pound sign used…
Apr 12
What You Need to Know About Trademark Infringement

What You Need to Know About Trademark Infringement

If you have a product or own a business, it can be difficult in this day and age to come up with a unique name. This is especially true if your first or last name is part of the company name — it is unlikely there aren’t at least…
Apr 4
Does Facebook Own My Content?

Does Facebook Own My Content?

These questions have been floating around for several years now: who really owns the content you post on your Facebook page? Does Facebook own my content, or is it still my personal property? At the bare bones of this issue, you do own…

Rank this Week: 2008

Bernick Lifson Business Law Blog

Covers business-related legal current events and topics in areas including: litigation, labor law, creditors' remedies, real estate law, mediation and arbitration, construction law, intellectual property, and more.

http://www.bernicklifson.com/blog/

Apr 19
Can You Trademark a Hashtag?

Can You Trademark a Hashtag?

The hashtag has become an ever-present aspect of social media, spreading across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and more. Originally developed on Twitter, a hashtag is a word or a phrase following the pound sign used…
Apr 12
What You Need to Know About Trademark Infringement

What You Need to Know About Trademark Infringement

If you have a product or own a business, it can be difficult in this day and age to come up with a unique name. This is especially true if your first or last name is part of the company name — it is unlikely there aren’t at least…
Apr 4
Does Facebook Own My Content?

Does Facebook Own My Content?

These questions have been floating around for several years now: who really owns the content you post on your Facebook page? Does Facebook own my content, or is it still my personal property? At the bare bones of this issue, you do own…

Rank this Week: 1588

Blake Firm Business Law Blog

Covers business law, contracts, business litigation and intellectual property issues.

http://theblakefirm.com/blog/

Mar 5
Website Terms of Use & Click-Wrap Agreements for Effective Business Strategy

Website Terms of Use & Click-Wrap Agreements for Effective Business Strategy

Almost every web page has a “click-wrap agreement” style of disclaimer, terms of use (TOU), or terms and conditions of service. This is true even for sites that are not business or e-commerce websites. Software, application, and…
Feb 25
Legal Principles for Tech Startup & IP Development

Legal Principles for Tech Startup & IP Development

Intellectual property development for technology startup companies comes hand-in-hand with the opportunity to fall into a number of legal and strategic pitfalls. Some are obvious, while others can present counter-intuitive opportunities for…
Feb 13
Commercial Real Estate Insurance & Replacement Insurance Loopholes: Reconstruction Cost

Commercial Real Estate Insurance & Replacement Insurance Loopholes: Reconstruction Cost

Real estate insurance policies often include replacement insurance terms for the reconstruction costs of repairing or rebuilding real estate property after a catastrophic event such as a fire or flood. But many commercial real estate…

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Blawg IT

Covers patent, copyright, trademark and Internet related legal issues. By Patent Attorney Brett Trout.

http://blawgit.com

Aug 29
Brett Trout selected for The Best Lawyers® 2017 in both Patent Law and Information Technology Law

Brett Trout selected for The Best Lawyers® 2017 in both Patent Law and Information Technology Law

Brett J. Trout has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of Information Technology Law and Patent Law. The Best Lawyers in America® publication is the oldest…
Aug 29
Brett Trout selected for The Best Lawyers® 2017 in both Patent Law and Information Technology Law

Brett Trout selected for The Best Lawyers® 2017 in both Patent Law and Information Technology Law

Brett J. Trout has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of Information Technology Law and Patent Law. The Best Lawyers in America® publication is the oldest…
Mar 21
Supreme Court Takes On Design Patent Damage

Supreme Court Takes On Design Patent Damage

Apple v. Samsung Apple applied for and received two design patents covering design elements on the front face of the Apple iPhone. Apple then successfully sued Samsung for infringement of these design patents. The jury awarded Apple damages…

Rank this Week: 615

Blawgertainment

Covers intellectual property, entertainment and media law. By Ken Davidson.

http://www.blawgertainment.com

Sep 18
Choosing a Patent Lawyer in Edmonton

Choosing a Patent Lawyer in Edmonton

If you want to find intellectual property law in Edmonton, then there a few things you should know first. Check out multiple lawyers and get multiple opinions. With anything as important as this, you need to get multiple opinions from a…
Sep 14
Top Lawyers of All Time (Ranked!)

Top Lawyers of All Time (Ranked!)

1. Joe Jamail Your attitude will go a long way in determining your success, your recognition, your reputation, and your enjoyment in being a lawyer. Jamail was also considered to be the wealthiest lawyer in the US. He was a…
Sep 11
Summary of Important Supreme Court Case

Summary of Important Supreme Court Case

This is a fantastic summary video of some of the most important supreme court cases out there. All of these decisions have had massive effect on the state of the US’s legal precedent today. … The post Summary of Important…

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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/

Jul 14
Client in Chief: The Nightmare of Lawyering for Trump

Client in Chief: The Nightmare of Lawyering for Trump

TweetHere’s something you already knew: “managing Trump” is a “‘titanic’ legal task.” That’s from the app-based headline for the this Washington Post story: Trump’s legal team faces…
Jul 14
Free-Expression Organization Sues Trump Over Blocking People From @realDonaldTrump on Twitter

Free-Expression Organization Sues Trump Over Blocking People From @realDonaldTrump on Twitter

TweetThe Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, along with a number of individuals, has sued President Donald Trump in the federal court for blocking users from his Twitter account, @realDonaldTrump. The organization said in…
Mar 10
British Activist/Blogger Wins Tweet Libel Award Against Columnist

British Activist/Blogger Wins Tweet Libel Award Against Columnist

TweetBritish news is reporting that Jack Monroe (@MxJackMonroe), who writes about hunger and food issues, has won £24,000 (US$29,200) damages award against newspaper columnist and TV personality Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) over two…

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BlogIP - Galvani Legal's Blo

Covers intellectual property law.

http://www.galvanilegal.com/blog

Aug 22
Firm Quoted in Newspaper Regarding Recycling

Firm Quoted in Newspaper Regarding Recycling

Tom Galvani was recently interviewed for the firm's efforts as a Green Business Leader in Phoenix.
Jun 30
Green Business Certification

Green Business Certification

This week the law firm was recognized as a Green Business by the City of Phoenix. We are the second law firm in Phoenix to be recognized for its efforts in diverting material away from area landfills. We emphasize all three important elements…
Jun 27
US Patent Application Filings Under the Paris Convention

US Patent Application Filings Under the Paris Convention

When an applicant files a US patent application with a foreign priority claim, a copy of the foreign priority application must be submitted to the US Patent Office.

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Brand Ventures IP Law Blog

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

http://brandventures.blogspot.com/

Oct 16
Building Brands and Making Marks Part I: The Brand Selection Proce

Building Brands and Making Marks Part I: The Brand Selection Proce

Whenever a client contacts me at the office or after a seminar and they are in the early critical stages of the brand selection process, it is as clear as any other time in the brand development process that the nuances and misconceptions …
Sep 19
the Ⓑ®@ND News ®eport (Vol. III)

the Ⓑ®@ND News ®eport (Vol. III)
Sep 9
The TTAB Trademark Tally: BIG CAT & the Benefits of FAME

The TTAB Trademark Tally: BIG CAT & the Benefits of FAME

Caterpillar Inc. may not be as recognizable as the most famous Hollywood Celebrities, but who says fame can't have its benefits for heavy machinery companies as well. News out of Alexandria, Virginia this past week with the TTAB issuing an…

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brandGEEK

Covers trademark and branding. By Lara Pearson.

http://brandgeek.net/

Feb 17
Civilized Covers Brand Geek

Civilized Covers Brand Geek
May 1
Brand Geek’s 2016 Benefit Corporation Report

Brand Geek’s 2016 Benefit Corporation Report
May 1
Brand Geek’s 2016 Benefit Corporation Report

Brand Geek’s 2016 Benefit Corporation Report

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BSA Audit Blog

Covers software audits, including Microsoft, BSA, and Adobe audits. By Scott & Scott.

http://www.scottandscottllp.com/main/blogindex.aspx?id=170

Jun 2
How to Find the Best Lawyer for your BSA Audit Case

How to Find the Best Lawyer for your BSA Audit Case

I am a partner in Scott & Scott, LLP a firm that focuses on technology law matters in Southlake, Texas. We represent companies accused of software piracy by industry trade groups such as the Business Software Alliance and Software…
Feb 23
What I Learned in the Last 10 Years Defending BSA -The Software Alliance Audit

What I Learned in the Last 10 Years Defending BSA -The Software Alliance Audit

I am an intellectual property attorney in Southlake, Texas who has handled more than 230 Business Software Alliance audit matters for small to medium-sized companies. For the last ten years, I have been representing end-user companies…
Feb 12
Responding to an Audit from the BSA-The Software Alliance

Responding to an Audit from the BSA-The Software Alliance

If your company has received a letter from the BSA | TheSoftware Alliance requesting a software audit, you are probably wondering whether you should cooperate or ignore the request. I have been handling BSA cases for almost a decade…

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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/

Jan 20
Significant Cyberspace Developments of 2014

Significant Cyberspace Developments of 2014

It's a bit late for a year-end wrap-up, but better late than never, right? For those who may have missed some of these, here are my picks for some of the more important developments in Cyberspace law that occurred in 2014. This is not…
Dec 3
RHODE ISLAND. BEER. TRADEMARKS.

RHODE ISLAND. BEER. TRADEMARKS.

Last week’s grand opening of the Tilted Barn Brewery in Exeter got me to thinking. The craft beer industry is exploding in Rhode Island. Branding and identification are very important to these companies. They spend a…
Feb 11
Investments in RI Companies Rebound in 4th Quarter, Top $81 Million in 2013

Investments in RI Companies Rebound in 4th Quarter, Top $81 Million in 2013

After a slow third quarter, venture capital investments rebounded in the last quarter of 2014, according to the MoneyTree Report by PriceWaterhouseCoopers and the National Venture Capital Association based on data from Thomson Reuters.Venture…

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Business and Entertainment Law

By Emily Patricia Graham.

http://businessentertainmentattorney.blogspot.com/

Feb 12
Acquiring Secondary Meaning: Manufacturing or Marketing/Distribution

Acquiring Secondary Meaning: Manufacturing or Marketing/Distribution

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

Retaining Jurisdiction over a Settlement Agreement in a Trademark Infringement Case

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

Rockers vs. Bikers: Likelihood of Confusion

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

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Business Law Post

Covers corporate law, securities law, intellectual property, and social entrepreneurship. By Arina Shulga.

http://www.businesslawpost.com

Mar 13
SaaS Contracts vs Software License Agreement

SaaS Contracts vs Software License Agreement

Just like technology itself, technology contracts are becoming more and more complex. Yet, the legal theories that apply to them remain the same. Understanding the technological aspects of the transaction allows attorneys to apply…
Mar 11
Deconstructing Open Source Software License

Deconstructing Open Source Software License

When drafting and negotiating software license agreements, I frequently come across open source licenses. This blog post is to clarify some of the myths that exist around the definition and use of open source software.First, I want to…
Feb 6
Are Terms of Use and Other Online Agreements Real and Binding Contracts?

Are Terms of Use and Other Online Agreements Real and Binding Contracts?

It used to be that people would enter into binding agreements by manually signing them. A signature manifested the two required aspects of forming a binding contract: a notice and an assent, i.e., the signatory has read the agreement and…

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Business Litigation Info

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

http://www.ficlaw.com/blog/

Aug 22
Ben Dusing, Faruki Attorney For Doug Evans, Files Motion to Dismiss All Charge

Ben Dusing, Faruki Attorney For Doug Evans, Files Motion to Dismiss All Charge

It’s up to a judge, who will decide in October, if federal charges should be dropped against a Newton landscaping company and its well-known owner, Doug Evans, or if the case will go to trial next year. Ben Dusing, Partner at Faruki…
Aug 21
Supreme Court Closes Venue Bridge for Patent Troll

Supreme Court Closes Venue Bridge for Patent Troll

Last term, the United States Supreme Court drastically limited the field of locations where patent infringement suits can be filed. In TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, No. 16-341 (May 22, 2017), the Court held that the law…
Aug 4
When is Speaking to the Media About a Pending Lawsuit ‘Frivolous Conduct’ Under Ohio Law?

When is Speaking to the Media About a Pending Lawsuit ‘Frivolous Conduct’ Under Ohio Law?

In an emotionally charged case involving child sexual abuse allegations and claims of wrongful termination, emerged an unlikely decision with the potential to curtail lawyers’ First Amendment rights in Ohio. The Cleveland-based trial…

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Business, Entertainment, Sports &…

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

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

http://best.arclg.com/

Jun 2
Podcast: Tribute Band

Podcast: Tribute Band

Podcast: Tribute Bands This month on the Business Entertainment Sports and Technology Law Podcast, we pay tribute to those who pay tribute…to their favorite bands. Join ARC Law Group partner Mark A. Pearson and attorney Ben Shaw as…
Mar 4
Podcast: 2014 Academy Award

Podcast: 2014 Academy Award

Podcast: 2014 Academy Awards This month on the Business Entertainment Sports and Technology Law Podcast, we hit the red carpet with our 2014 Academy Awards Special. Join ARC Law Group partner Mark Pearson and movie reviewer Chris Bollini for…
Feb 3
Podcast: CLA Music Business Seminar 2014

Podcast: CLA Music Business Seminar 2014

Podcast: CLA Music Business Seminar 2014 This month on the Business Entertainment Sports and Technology Law Podcast, we get you ready for the upcoming California Lawyers for the Arts Music Business Seminar. Join ARC Law Group partner Mark…

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Canadian Trademark Blog

Commentary on Canadian trademarks & technology law. By Clark Wilson LLP.

http://trademarkblog.ca/

Feb 2
Global 500 Brand Rankings Feature A Shift At The Top

Global 500 Brand Rankings Feature A Shift At The Top

Brand Finance has recently published its 2017 Global 500 Brand Rankings, where GOOGLE has overtaken APPLE in the number one spot for the world’s most valuable brand. APPLE’s five year dominance at the number one ranking…
Nov 28
Bill C-30 and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement – Implications on the Trade-mark Act

Bill C-30 and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement – Implications on the Trade-mark Act

Bill C-30 was introduced on October 31, 2016, to implement the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (“CETA”) between Canada and the European Union (“EU”). CETA has been negotiated for a number of years, is…
Sep 8
Trader Joe’s trying to make Pirate Joe’s “walk the plank” in U.S. trade-mark case

Trader Joe’s trying to make Pirate Joe’s “walk the plank” in U.S. trade-mark case

In the ongoing dispute between Michael Hallatt, a Vancouver businessman, and U.S. based retailer Trader Joe’s, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (the “Ninth Circuit”) has overruled the 2013 decision of…

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Carter Law Firm Blog

Covers intellectual property and social media. By Ruth Carter.

http://carterlawaz.com/blog/

Aug 15
FTC Rules: Easy to Follow, Easy to Forget

FTC Rules: Easy to Follow, Easy to Forget

I have the pleasure of speaking at Content Marketing World next month, in part, about the FTC rules that apply to advertising. Disclose, Disclose, Disclose The key to complying with the FTC rules for native advertising it to always disclose…
Aug 8
Model Release and Regret

Model Release and Regret

Recently, I received an email from a photographer (not my client) who had a question about the validity of model releases. As I understood the situation, he hired a model (over age 18) to do a photoshoot at his studio. The model was…
May 29
Ultrasabers v. Phoenix Comicon | Contracts Matter

Ultrasabers v. Phoenix Comicon | Contracts Matter

Phoenix Comicon nearly started with a bang – literally. On the first day of the con, Mathew Sterling, arrived at the Phoenix Convention Center with a loaded shotgun, three handguns, and knives, allegedly intending to kill actor…

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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/

Jul 25
How to Identify Topnotch Lawyer

How to Identify Topnotch Lawyer

For obtaining the differentiation, the prerequisites have changed since the time of Lincoln. […]
Jul 19
Accessing Files and Records for Court

Accessing Files and Records for Court

Whether you’re just a student, a document is vital. Access to such records […]
Jun 27
Specific Laws That Governs Katana / Samurai Sword Ownership

Specific Laws That Governs Katana / Samurai Sword Ownership

In japan, there are certain laws you have to comply with for you […]

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Center for Art Law Blog

Features art and cultural heritage law resources and reviews.

http://itsartlaw.com

Jul 27
Book Review: “Art Law: A Concise Guide for Artists, Curators, and Art Educators”(2016)

Book Review: “Art Law: A Concise Guide for Artists, Curators, and Art Educators”(2016)

By Wylie Rechler Ever wonder about the processes, complexities, and challenges revolving around an artist’s journey from studio to international renown? Or a collector’s campaign from inheritance to resale of an artwork…
Jul 20
Folding the White Cube: What Is Transforming the Gallery Scene in NYC?

Folding the White Cube: What Is Transforming the Gallery Scene in NYC?

by Alexandra Terrell* Speaking at a Stropheus Art Law event entitled “Letting Go of Brick and Mortar: The Future of the Gallery” in September 2016, Josh Baer noted that the notorious art scene in the Big Apple has always changed…
Jul 7
Give and Take: on Jeff Koons mastering contractual and statutory relationships with other artist

Give and Take: on Jeff Koons mastering contractual and statutory relationships with other artist

By Madeleine Conlin* Contemporary blue-chip artist and controversial figure Jeff Koons has long been known for developing concepts, then leaving the implementation of his designs to studio assistants to execute the vision. Historically studio…

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Chicago IP Litigation Blog

Covers Northern District of Illinois intellectual property cases. By R. David Donoghue.

http://www.chicagoiplitigation.com/

Aug 7
Judge Shadur is Retiring

Judge Shadur is Retiring

Effective September 1, 2017, Senior Judge Milton Shadur will retire from the N.D. Illinois bench. Judge Shadur was appointed by President Carter and has served as a federal judge on the Northern District bench for 37 years. Chief Judge…
Jul 31
Trademark May Protect Non-Functional Elements of an Expired Patent

Trademark May Protect Non-Functional Elements of an Expired Patent

Solo Cup Operating Corp. v. Lollicup USA, Inc., No. 16 C 8041, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. May 17, 2017) (Lefkow, J.). Judge Lefkow granted plaintiff Solo Cup’s Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss several of defendant Lollicup’s…
Jul 28
Summary Judgment of Invalidity Based Upon a Naked License Requires a High Burden

Summary Judgment of Invalidity Based Upon a Naked License Requires a High Burden

Bodum USA, Inc. v. A Top New Casting, Inc., No. 16 C 2916, Slip Op. (N.D. Ill. May 10, 2017) (Kennelly, J.). Judge Kennelly denied defendant A Top’s motion for summary judgment based upon plaintiff Bodum’s alleged…

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China Hearsay

Covers China law, business and economics. By Stan Abrams.

http://www.chinahearsay.com/

Jan 13
China to allow online sales of prescription drugs…

China to allow online sales of prescription drugs…

China to allow online sales of prescription drugs | Fox News fxn.ws/1xkkv7z — I really hope oversight is done correctly © @chinahearsay for China Hearsay, 2015. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:
Jan 13
China’s Anticorruption Campaign Drives Out M.B.A….

China’s Anticorruption Campaign Drives Out M.B.A….

China’s Anticorruption Campaign Drives Out M.B.A. Students – WSJ on.wsj.com/1IGDS0Z – hmm, that never occurred to me © @chinahearsay for China Hearsay, 2015. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:
Jan 13
+1 RT @SirSteven: sit back a moment and imagine ho…

+1 RT @SirSteven: sit back a moment and imagine ho…

+1 RT @SirSteven: sit back a moment and imagine how much better the world so far this year would be without religion. © @chinahearsay for China Hearsay, 2015. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us Post tags:

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chosaq

Tracks copyright related policy & technology developments in Japan. By Andreas Bovens.

http://chosaq.net

Jan 16
Japan Times article on recent net related legislative development

Japan Times article on recent net related legislative development

A quick pointer to a Japan Times article about some of the issues mentioned in my last entry. Chris Salzberg, of Global Voices and Gyaku.jp fame, was so nice to include a quote from a recent conversation we had about this issue :-)
Jan 3
Japan to outlaw downloading illegally reproduced content?

Japan to outlaw downloading illegally reproduced content?

The Private Music and Video Recording Subcommittee (??????????) of Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs is pushing for a revision of Article 30 of the copyright law, which will outlaw downloading illegal copies of content. Under the current…
Dec 19
A long overdue update

A long overdue update

Now that has taken a while! More than 4 months without a single entry—luckily enough, my stats tool reminds me from time to time that people still find their way to this blog. Traffic hasn’t really gone down over the last four months, and…

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