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In Re Bilski Blog

Covers the Supreme Court's review of In re Bilski. By Fenwick & West.

http://www.bilskiblog.com/blog/

Sep 20
Surviving Alice with an Appeal

Surviving Alice with an Appeal

By Mark Nowotarski This third article in the “Surviving Alice” series[1] examines how the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board has responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 2014 Alice decision[2]. It also shows how applicants can…
Jun 9
Examiner Citations of Smartgene, Cyberfone Drop After McRo Memo

Examiner Citations of Smartgene, Cyberfone Drop After McRo Memo

By Robert R. Sachs After Alice, the USPTO's various guidance memoranda included references to non-precedential Federal Circuit decisions, particularly Smartgene, Cyberfone, and Planet Bingo, as examples of patent-ineligible subject matter.…
Jun 1
#AliceStorm: April Update and the Impact of TC Heartland on Patent Eligibility

#AliceStorm: April Update and the Impact of TC Heartland on Patent Eligibility

The Supreme Court’s recent decision on patent venue, TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands, may actually turn out to be a good thing for patentees when it comes to Section 101. But before we get to that, let’s do the AliceStorm…

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Lawyers on Tap

By Verrill Dana LLP. Provides a resource to craft beverage producers interested in keeping abreast of legal developments and navigating the challenges unique to the industry.

http://beveragelawupdate.com

Sep 20
Social Media is an (age) gated community

Social Media is an (age) gated community

Few brewers would dream of serving someone in their brewery or tasting room without checking an ID to ensure that all the craft beer lovers in the room are of legal drinking age. When it comes to their virtual breweries and tasting…
Sep 6
Out of the (Maine Beer) Box: Standing Out in a Global Marketplace

Out of the (Maine Beer) Box: Standing Out in a Global Marketplace

After traveling to Iceland with more than a dozen of Maine’s brewers to greet the Maine Beer Box at the Bjorfestival in Reykijavik, Verrill Dana Attorney Tawny Alvarez reflected on the importance of standing out in a global marketplace…
Jul 21
B as in “Benefit”: The “New Kid on the Block” of Corporate Governance

B as in “Benefit”: The “New Kid on the Block” of Corporate Governance

With an alphabet soup of corporate structures available to U.S. businesses (think C-corp, S-corp, LLC, LLP, etc.) you might guess that creating another would be the last thing on the minds of new business owners. However, the success of…

Rank this Week: 2016

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

Sep 20
Does a Copyright License Cure Past Infringements?

Does a Copyright License Cure Past Infringements?

No, says a New York district court, noting that “a license or assignment in copyright can only act prospectively.”
Sep 18
No Infringement; Play is Parody of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”

No Infringement; Play is Parody of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”

On a side-by-side comparison in a Rule 12(c) motion. Opinion here.
Sep 17
Why Is a Law Firm Investigating the Walker’s Handling of the Sam Durant Fiasco?

Why Is a Law Firm Investigating the Walker’s Handling of the Sam Durant Fiasco?

Does anyone else think it’s odd that the Walker Art Center has hired a law firm to investigate how the Walker’s executive director, Olga Viso, handled the Sam Durant fiasco? Has anyone even addressed the potential moral rights…

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Looks at financial issues for intellectual property rights: securitisation and collateral, IP valuation for acquisition and balance sheet purposes, tax and R&D breaks, film and product finance, calculating quantum of damages--anything that happens where IP meets money.

http://www.ip.finance/?m=1

Sep 20
Congratulations Jeremy Phillips!

Congratulations Jeremy Phillips!

Jeremy Phillips, the founder of the IP Finance Blog among many other blogs, was awarded the David Goldring Volunteer Award from Marques. The Marques website describes the award: David Goldring was instrumental in the launch of MARQUES,…
Sep 14
Gaming Amazon Using Fake IP Claims for Competitive Advantage

Gaming Amazon Using Fake IP Claims for Competitive Advantage

CNBC has published an interesting article about fake IP claims on Amazon titled, "Amazon was Tricked by Fake Law Firm Into Removing a Hot Product, Costing This Seller $200,000." The article alleges that competitors of sellers on Amazon…
Sep 14
U.S. Copyright Office Releases Database Concerning Its View

U.S. Copyright Office Releases Database Concerning Its View

The U.S. Copyright Office has released a new publicly accessible database of information concerning copyright matters. The database contains amicus briefs filed by the U.S. Department of Justice with Copyright Office assistance,…

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Fashion Counsel with Anthony V.…

Fashion Counsel with Anthony V. Lupo

Arent Fox's fashion law blog highlights critical issues for designers, retailers, and manufacturers.

http://fashioncounsel.com

Sep 20
Whistle While You Work: Anthony Lupo and Paul Fakler Discuss Music's Role in the Fashion Sector

Whistle While You Work: Anthony Lupo and Paul Fakler Discuss Music's Role in the Fashion Sector

Whistle While You Work: Anthony Lupo and Paul Fakler Discuss Music's Role in the Fashion Sector arentfox Wed, 09/20/2017 - 14:14
Sep 14
It’s Every Influencer for Themselves as FTC Settles Debut Case Against Individual Social Star

It’s Every Influencer for Themselves as FTC Settles Debut Case Against Individual Social Star

It’s Every Influencer for Themselves as FTC Settles Debut Case Against Individual Social Stars ederback Thu, 09/14/2017 - 17:53
Sep 13
What Trump's Tax Reform Might Mean for Fashion and Luxury Goods Companie

What Trump's Tax Reform Might Mean for Fashion and Luxury Goods Companie

What Trump's Tax Reform Might Mean for Fashion and Luxury Goods Companies arentfox Wed, 09/13/2017 - 09:39

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Elman Technology Law

Covers intellectual property and internet business law. By Elman Technology Law, P.C.

http://elman.com

Sep 20
Cybersecurity … after the Equifax revelation

Cybersecurity … after the Equifax revelation

Gerry to Speak About Cybersecurity After Equifax Breach. Reports of security breaches at Equifax have focused attention on the need to follow practices that maximize protection of sensitive and valuable information. At Elman…
Sep 19
Inventors’ Amicus Briefs Challenge Constitutionality of Patent IPR Proce

Inventors’ Amicus Briefs Challenge Constitutionality of Patent IPR Proce

Since the America Invents Act took effect, the Inter Partes Review process at the USPTO has led to the overwhelming majority of challenged patents being invalidated by the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Less than 20% of…
Sep 19
Inventors’ Amicus Briefs Challenge Constitutionality of Patent IPR Proce

Inventors’ Amicus Briefs Challenge Constitutionality of Patent IPR Proce

Since the America Invents Act took effect, the Inter Partes Review process at the USPTO has led to the overwhelming majority of challenged patents being invalidated by the USPTO’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Less than 20% of…

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IP Law Alert

By Gibbons, P.C.

http://www.iplawalert.com

Sep 20
What are “Acts of Infringement” and Where is “A Regular and Established Place of Business” for a Hatch-Waxman Defendant: The District of Delaware Weighs in on the Patent Venue Rule

What are “Acts of Infringement” and Where is “A Regular and Established Place of Business” for a Hatch-Waxman Defendant: The District of Delaware Weighs in on the Patent Venue Rule

We previously reported on the Supreme Court’s decision in TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, in which the Supreme Court created a new patent venue rule. The patent venue statute, 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b), provides…
Sep 5
Constitutionality of IPRs and PGP

Constitutionality of IPRs and PGP

Recently, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Oil States Energy Services v. Green’s Energy Group, Case 16-712 that may have implications on the constitutionality of America Invents Act (AIA) patent review proceedings such as Inter…
Aug 1
Natural Phenomenon Takes Back Seat to Analysi

Natural Phenomenon Takes Back Seat to Analysi

In a recent decision of the CAFC entitled Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Sandoz Inc., et al, a consolidated appeal of cases 2015-2066, 2016-1008, 2016-1009, 2016-1010, 2016-1109, 2016-1110, 2016-1283, and 2016-1762, decided July 17,…

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Scott & Scott, LLP Blog

Discusses how businesses should respond to software audits by the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA).

http://scottandscottllp.com/blogs/

Sep 20
Negotiating Technology Contracts – Requirement

Negotiating Technology Contracts – Requirement

Stephen F. Pinson, The Pulse, July 2017 One of the most overlooked sections in a technology-related contract is the insurance section. Whether that contract involves IT services, development, Software as a Service or Cloud Services, the…
Sep 20
Negotiating Technology Contracts – Requirement

Negotiating Technology Contracts – Requirement

Stephen F. Pinson, The Pulse, July 2017 One of the most overlooked sections in a technology-related contract is the insurance section. Whether that contract involves IT services, development, Software as a Service or Cloud Services, the…
Sep 20
Negotiating Contracts: 12 Key Terms in Negotiating a Software as a Service or Cloud Service Agreement

Negotiating Contracts: 12 Key Terms in Negotiating a Software as a Service or Cloud Service Agreement

Stephen F. Pinson, The Licensing Journal, June/July 2017 Software as a Service and Cloud Service offerings have become ubiquitous digital platforms for many enterprises and small businesses in their quests to provide a single unified…

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Patents Post-Grant

Provides insight and commentary on patent post-grant options. By Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, LLP.

http://www.patentspostgrant.com

Sep 20
PatentsPostGrant.Com September Webinar

PatentsPostGrant.Com September Webinar

September Webinar to Focus on Expected Changes to PTAB Practice This month’s edition of the PatentsPostGrant.com free webinar series will be held on Thursday September 28th @12:30 (EST). The September webinar is entitled: The…
Sep 13
Sovereign Immunity at the PTAB a Temporary Phenomena?

Sovereign Immunity at the PTAB a Temporary Phenomena?

Oil States/CAFC to Unravel “Litigation” Premise Sovereign immunity from proceedings of the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) has become inextricably linked with the Oil States debate now before the Supreme…
Sep 11
PTAB 5 Year Anniversary: Chat With Chief Judge

PTAB 5 Year Anniversary: Chat With Chief Judge

Boardside Chat Tomorrow Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from 12-1 p.m. ET the Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) will conduct a special “Boardside Chat” in which representatives from AIPLA, IPO, ABA, PTAB…

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The 1709 Blog

Covers all things copyright, warts and all.

http://the1709blog.blogspot.co.uk/

Sep 20
THE COPYKAT

THE COPYKAT

It's been a busy few days!Another US lawsuit has been added to the mounting litigation against Spotify and the streaming platform's alleged failure to pay mechanical royalties in the USA for the right to 'copy' a song (rather than the…
Aug 28
The CopyKat - Part Deux

The CopyKat - Part Deux

It's not often we report on the Pagan community, but the Wild Hunt tells us of concerns about Pagans violating copyright protections of Pagan books which have "resurfaced in a big way, with thousands of volumes being uploaded by the owner of…
Aug 28
The back-to-school Copycat!

The back-to-school Copycat!

The famous rapper Eminem vs. copyright infringement, Eminem-esque!During an election campaign ad, the New Zealand’s ruling political party used a piece of library music called “Eminem-esque”, which sounded like the famous…

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Revista Mi Patente

Una revista especializada en temas de propiedad intelectual, de contenido ágil y propositivo que gira en torno a las ideas que se convierten en negocios, desde su transformación, administración, protección y cuidado; así como las noticias más importantes que se desarrollan en el entorno.

http://www.mipatente.com/

Sep 20
Mexicanos crean el software TraQuaNet para mejorar la acuacultura

Mexicanos crean el software TraQuaNet para mejorar la acuacultura

Fuente: ANTIMIO CRUZ BUSTAMANTE, Reportero de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación, Revista Digital Mi Patente, antimioadrian@gmail.com, www.mipatente.com Científicos del Centro de Investigación Científica y de…
Sep 19
Patenta científica mexicana producto para control biológico de nematodo que afecta a papa y tomate

Patenta científica mexicana producto para control biológico de nematodo que afecta a papa y tomate

El bionematicida se encuentra en fase de implementación y lo que sigue es licenciamiento para producirlo a escala industrial Los nematodos fitoparásitos son microorganismos que se alimentan de los nutrimentos absorbidos por las…
Sep 18
Crean “cemento verde” a partir de desechos industriale

Crean “cemento verde” a partir de desechos industriale

Por Hugo Valencia Juliao Ciudad de México. (Agencia Informativa Conacyt).- Una línea de investigación en la rama de materiales que se está trabajando en la Universidad Autónoma de San Luis…

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DeltaPatents EPO caselaw blog

Summary of recent decisions by boards of appeal of the European patent office (EPO).

http://dp-patentlaw.blogspot.nl/

Sep 20
T 914/13 - One 73(1) in the hand worth two in the bush?

T 914/13 - One 73(1) in the hand worth two in the bush?

During oral proceedings before the Examining Division, an auxiliary request of the applicant was found to meet the requirements of the EPC. However, in response to the Rule 71(3) EPC communication, the applicant reverted to earlier…
Sep 15
J 19/16 - does a loss of rights in the international phase after regional entry have any effect?

J 19/16 - does a loss of rights in the international phase after regional entry have any effect?

An international application was filed in 2005 (with priority of 2004) with the wrong receiving office -the USPTO- who assigned an application number to it. The international application entered the EP regional phase in Nov 2006, and the EPO…
Sep 11
T 1329/04

T 1329/04

In the decision T 488/16, recently discussed in this blog, it became again clear that the EPO is strict in allowing post-published evidence to prove inventive step. The core decision where this follows from is this decision, T…

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PharmaPatents

Covers intellectual property in the chemical, biotech, and pharmaceutical fields. By Foley & Lardner LLP.

http://www.pharmapatentsblog.com

Sep 19
Celgene Notches Rare Win On PTAB Request For Rehearing

Celgene Notches Rare Win On PTAB Request For Rehearing

The recent decisions of the USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) granting Celgene’s requests for rehearing in parallel Inter Partes Review proceedings brought by Kyle Bass’s Coalition for Affordable Drugs (CFAD) are notable…
Sep 11
CAFC Finds Harmless Error in USPTO Reliance On Doctrine of Inherency

CAFC Finds Harmless Error in USPTO Reliance On Doctrine of Inherency

In Southwire Co. v. Cerro Wire LLC, the Federal Circuit upheld the USPTO decision rendered in an inter partes reexamination proceeding that found Southwire’s patent invalid as obvious. Although the court found that the USPTO Board…
Sep 6
FDA Marketing Exclusivity Periods Limited To Same Active Moiety

FDA Marketing Exclusivity Periods Limited To Same Active Moiety

In Otsuka Pharm. Co., Ltd. v. Price, No. 16-5229 (D.C. Cir. Aug. 29, 2017), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the district court decision upholding FDA’s “same moiety” test for…

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Photo Attorney

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

http://www.photoattorney.com

Sep 19
Can an Infringer Purchase a Retroactive License?

Can an Infringer Purchase a Retroactive License?

Many infringers attempt to purchase a license after the infringing act begins. Does the “retroactive license” absolve the infringement? No, said the court in Palmer/Kane, LLC v. Rosen Books Works, LLC, Case No. 15-cv-7406 (SD NY…
Aug 11
Don’t be bound by Binded.com

Don’t be bound by Binded.com

The copyright world is abuzz about a new copyright registration service at Binded.com. But don’t be fooled — there’s a reason that Binded can claim: What used to take 20 minutes on copyright.gov, takes 9 seconds on…
Aug 11
Don’t be bound by Binded.com

Don’t be bound by Binded.com

The copyright world is abuzz about a new copyright registration service at Binded.com. But don’t be fooled — there’s a reason that Binded can claim: What used to take 20 minutes on copyright.gov, takes 9 seconds on…

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Photo Attorney

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

http://www.photoattorney.com/

Sep 19
Can an Infringer Purchase a Retroactive License?

Can an Infringer Purchase a Retroactive License?

Many infringers attempt to purchase a license after the infringing act begins. Does the “retroactive license” absolve the infringement? No, said the court in Palmer/Kane, LLC v. Rosen Books Works, LLC, Case No. 15-cv-7406 (SD NY…
Aug 11
Don’t be bound by Binded.com

Don’t be bound by Binded.com

The copyright world is abuzz about a new copyright registration service at Binded.com. But don’t be fooled — there’s a reason that Binded can claim: What used to take 20 minutes on copyright.gov, takes 9 seconds on…
Aug 11
Don’t be bound by Binded.com

Don’t be bound by Binded.com

The copyright world is abuzz about a new copyright registration service at Binded.com. But don’t be fooled — there’s a reason that Binded can claim: What used to take 20 minutes on copyright.gov, takes 9 seconds on…

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Intellectual Property News

By Mandour & Associates.

http://www.intellectualpropertynews.com/

Sep 19
Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss San Diego Comic-Con Trademark Case

Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss San Diego Comic-Con Trademark Case

IPNews® - The San Diego Comic-Con trademark infringement case will move toward a trial after a recent Motion for Summary Judgment was denied. Salt Lake Comic Con had filed the motion claiming that “Comic-Con” was a generic…
Sep 11
Starbucks Unicorn Drink Trademark Lawsuit Is Amicably Resolved

Starbucks Unicorn Drink Trademark Lawsuit Is Amicably Resolved

IPNews® - Starbucks has settled its trademark infringement lawsuit with New York city café The End. The End had sued Starbucks over its colorful unicorn Frappuccino. The End filed a trademark application for UNICORN LATTE in…
Aug 30
In-N-Out Sues Smashburger for Trademark Infringement

In-N-Out Sues Smashburger for Trademark Infringement

IPNews® In-N-Out Burger has filed a lawsuit against competitor Smashburger for trademark infringement. The complaint alleges that Smashburger’s new “Triple Double” burger infringes on In-N-Out’s trademarks for…

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Creative Law Network Blog

Discusses entertainment and music law, trademark, copyrights, and intellectual property cases.

http://creativelawnetwork.com/updates/

Sep 19
ART + LAW Workshop Event

ART + LAW Workshop Event

We are proud to announce an informational event for attorneys and creative professionals by Colorado Attorneys for the Arts, presented by Creative Law Network's Dave Ratner. The Art + Law Workshop is CAFTA’s first in Buena Vista,…
Sep 13
Two Turntables and Copyright Law: The Licensing of a Music Website

Two Turntables and Copyright Law: The Licensing of a Music Website

An interesting and exciting event is coming up, featuring the lead lawyer for one of the music industry’s most innovative companies! Brandon Shevin is the General Counsel for Beatport.com and representative for the events conglomerate…
Aug 1
Youth on Record

Youth on Record

On August 11th, Creative Law Network’s Dave Ratner will be hosting a presentation and Q&A with Youth on Record, a Colorado-based nonprofit organization that aims to empower underserved youth to achieve their academic, artistic…

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Fashion Intellectual Property Blog

Covers fashion trademark and copyright issues, and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings. By Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie.

https://blog.lrrc.com/fashion/

Sep 19
Tips in Choosing Your Trademark; the Trademark Case of a “Crazy Dog” Wearing Sunglasse

Tips in Choosing Your Trademark; the Trademark Case of a “Crazy Dog” Wearing Sunglasse

What happens when you want to register a word mark, and someone else has an existing trademark for a stylized mark containing similar words? Are you in the clear because they have a large logo in their mark that you do not use? That is the…
Sep 1
Lady Gaga: famous performer; not so famous trademark

Lady Gaga: famous performer; not so famous trademark

In the trademark sense, is Lady Gaga famous for clothing? That is a question the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “Board”) sought to answer in the trademark opposition of Ate My Heart, Inc. v. Ga Ga Jeans Limited. Stefani…
Aug 31
Fashion Copyright Infringement: Unicolors v. Urban Outfitter

Fashion Copyright Infringement: Unicolors v. Urban Outfitter

“Copying is rampant in the fashion industry!” the headlines read. And, so what? Is copying allowed, and if not, what are the consequences of infringement of protected works? Copyrights protect works of authorship. Familiar…

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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's Center for Information Technology Policy.

https://freedom-to-tinker.com/

Sep 19
Breaking your bubble

Breaking your bubble

This is the first part of a two-part series about a class project on online filter bubbles. In this post, we talk about our pedagogical approach and how we carried out the project. To read more about the results of the project, go to Part…
Sep 19
What our students found when they tried to break their bubble

What our students found when they tried to break their bubble

This is the second part of a two-part series about a class project on online filter bubbles. In this post, where we focus on the results. You can read more about our pedagogical approach and how we carried out the project here. By Janet Xu…
Sep 18
SESTA May Encourage the Adoption of Broken Automated Filtering Technologie

SESTA May Encourage the Adoption of Broken Automated Filtering Technologie

The Senate is currently considering the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA, S. 1693), with a scheduled hearing tomorrow. In brief, the proposed legislation threatens to roll back aspects of Section 230 of the…

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Torrent Defenders

Covers defenses for persons charged with online copyright infringement.

http://www.torrent-defenders.com

Sep 19
Badhouse Studios, LLC Has Filed Federal Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Alleging Illegal Downloads of the Movie “Larceny” – ISP Subpoena Defense

Badhouse Studios, LLC Has Filed Federal Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Alleging Illegal Downloads of the Movie “Larceny” – ISP Subpoena Defense

Badhouse Studios, LLC has filed federal copyright infringement lawsuits alleging illegal downloads of the movie “Larceny”. On September 18, 2017 Badhouse Studios, LLC filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit against 13…
Sep 18
Ohio Case by Cook Productions for Eddie Murphy Movie Results in Default Judgment – ISP Defense

Ohio Case by Cook Productions for Eddie Murphy Movie Results in Default Judgment – ISP Defense

Default Judgments in Cook Productions Case The Ohio case of Cook Productions, LLC v. Hughes, et al, case number 3:16-cv-03045, shows the danger of not defending yourself in a movie downloading copyright infringement lawsuit. Movie company…
Sep 12
POW Nevada LLC Sues Colorado Internet Users for “Revolt” Movie Downloads – ISP Subpoena Defense

POW Nevada LLC Sues Colorado Internet Users for “Revolt” Movie Downloads – ISP Subpoena Defense

POW Nevada LLC Sues Colorado Comcast and CenturyLink Users for “Revolt” Movie Downloads Antonelli Law’s founder attorney Jeffrey Antonelli is admitted to federal court in Colorado, and we noticed Comcast and CenturyLink…

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The Brand Protection Blog

Covers developments and trends in all areas of the law that impact brands, including the creation, promotion and protection of branded products and services. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.thebrandprotectionblog.com

Sep 19
Get your IP game on: intellectual property protection and video game

Get your IP game on: intellectual property protection and video game

The video game industry around the world and in Canada is booming. Not only does this market create new and varied forms of entertainment, it also creates jobs and generates staggering sales revenues. Industry statistics for the United States…
Sep 14
Promoting an innovation economy – Australian Government responds to Productivity Commission’s report into IP arrangement

Promoting an innovation economy – Australian Government responds to Productivity Commission’s report into IP arrangement

We recently published an article on the potential impact on the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry Report on Intellectual Property Arrangements (Report) on Australia’s innovation economy. The Australian Government has now responded…
Sep 12
“Certified” quality doesn’t prevent EU trademarks from cancellation

“Certified” quality doesn’t prevent EU trademarks from cancellation

Recently the ECJ decided about the requirement of right-prevailing/genuine use of trademarks registered by legal entities or associations licensing its trademarks to ensure that certain quality standards are met.… Continue reading The…

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The Brand Protection Blog

Reports on developments and trends in all areas of the law that impact brands, including the creation, promotion and protection of branded products and services. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.thebrandprotectionblog.com/

Sep 19
Get your IP game on: intellectual property protection and video game

Get your IP game on: intellectual property protection and video game

The video game industry around the world and in Canada is booming. Not only does this market create new and varied forms of entertainment, it also creates jobs and generates staggering sales revenues. Industry statistics for the United States…
Sep 14
Promoting an innovation economy – Australian Government responds to Productivity Commission’s report into IP arrangement

Promoting an innovation economy – Australian Government responds to Productivity Commission’s report into IP arrangement

We recently published an article on the potential impact on the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry Report on Intellectual Property Arrangements (Report) on Australia’s innovation economy. The Australian Government has now responded…
Sep 12
“Certified” quality doesn’t prevent EU trademarks from cancellation

“Certified” quality doesn’t prevent EU trademarks from cancellation

Recently the ECJ decided about the requirement of right-prevailing/genuine use of trademarks registered by legal entities or associations licensing its trademarks to ensure that certain quality standards are met.… Continue reading The…

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Seattle Trademark Lawyer

Covers trademark law developments from Seattle and beyond. By Michael Atkins.

http://seattletrademarklawyer.com/

Sep 19
Amazon Gives Additional Benefits to Trademark Registrant

Amazon Gives Additional Benefits to Trademark Registrant

Amazon gives trademark owners a new reason to register their brands: it’s a ticket to enrolling in the Amazon Brand Registry program. Enrollment gives trademark owners access to enforcement tools within the Amazon marketplace,…
Aug 9
Floodgates on "Offensive" Trademarks Not Open Yet

Floodgates on "Offensive" Trademarks Not Open Yet

Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act bars registration of trademarks that may “disparage” persons, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols, or bring them into “contempt, or disrepute” (the “disparagement”…
May 16
Best IP Practices for the Small Business Owner

Best IP Practices for the Small Business Owner

I often get trademark and copyright questions from startups or small business owners. Though one size doesn’t fit all, there are some common things to think about when getting your IP house in order. 1. Consider registering your…

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Business Law Post

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

http://www.businesslawpost.com

Sep 19
Endorsement Guidelines for Social Media Influencer

Endorsement Guidelines for Social Media Influencer

Social media influencers have become an essential component of many marketing campaigns. Influencers have audience that listens to what they say. Building a relationship with an influencer enables the brand to reach the…
Sep 17
Why Small Businesses Need Buy-Sell Agreement

Why Small Businesses Need Buy-Sell Agreement

One of the agreements that comes up time over time in my practice is a buy-sell agreement. These are contracts between shareholders of a corporation, partners of a partnership or members of a limited liability company and the business…
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…

Rank this Week: 706

Schneider Rothman IP Law Group…

Schneider Rothman IP Law Group Blog

Covers intellectual property law.

http://www.sriplaw.com/blog/

Sep 19
How to Preserve Evidence When Your Photographs Have Been Infringed

How to Preserve Evidence When Your Photographs Have Been Infringed

As a photographer, you know that it takes a lot of work to take that perfect picture. For some of you photography is a way of living, your daily job, and the means for paying your bills. Some of you have invested countless time…
Mar 6
SRIPLAW partner Joel Rothman and client Kinon quoted in Wall Street Journal article on Alibaba

SRIPLAW partner Joel Rothman and client Kinon quoted in Wall Street Journal article on Alibaba

The Wall Street Journal just published an article entitled Fake Goods on Alibaba Hurt U.S. Small Businesses: Despite Jack Ma’s pledge to champion U.S. small firms, many struggle to get counterfeits removed from Taobao, which landed…
Mar 6
SRIPLAW partner Joel Rothman and client Kinon quoted in Wall Street Journal article on Alibaba

SRIPLAW partner Joel Rothman and client Kinon quoted in Wall Street Journal article on Alibaba

The Wall Street Journal just published an article entitled Fake Goods on Alibaba Hurt U.S. Small Businesses: Despite Jack Ma’s pledge to champion U.S. small firms, many struggle to get counterfeits removed from Taobao, which landed…

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The Trademark Blog

Covers advertising, ambush marketing, appellations of origin, branding, replacement parts, famous marks, grey goods and Madrid Protocol. By Marty Schwimmer.

http://www.schwimmerlegal.com/

Sep 19
Fish vs Fish

Fish vs Fish

Fish IP Law firm seeks declaratory judgment against Fish and Richardson.
Sep 11
Cepeda v Hadid and IMG re Instagram Use of Photo

Cepeda v Hadid and IMG re Instagram Use of Photo

Photographer sues model, Gigi Hadid, for uploading copyrighted photo to her Instagram page. As an aside, note alteration of ADIDAS to HADID. Case was filed in ED of Virginia. Plaintiff’s lawyer is from there, and that’s pretty…
Sep 11
Engine Company 3, Ladder Company 12

Engine Company 3, Ladder Company 12

When we lived in Chelsea, our local firehouse was Engine Co. 3, Ladder Co. 12. They would send firemen to visit our kids’ preschool. When we took the kids in the stroller by the firehouse, the firemen would let the kids climb on the…

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IP Iustitia

Discusses news, cases, legislation and anything to do with Intellectual Property law.

http://www.ipiustitia.com

Sep 19
Throwing a Flag - The Use of an Amazon Listing can be TM Infringement and Passing Off

Throwing a Flag - The Use of an Amazon Listing can be TM Infringement and Passing Off

With more sales of goods being conducted online, it is often very difficult to distinguish your goods from a cascade of others, particularly on third-party selling platforms like Amazon. How these platforms often work is either by listing…
Sep 11
A Point of Direction - UK Supreme Court Considers Direct and Indirect Patent Infringement

A Point of Direction - UK Supreme Court Considers Direct and Indirect Patent Infringement

Due to the limited monopoly period in patents, infringement can be very problematic for the rightsholder, and would need to be dealt with as quickly as possible to maintain the competitive edge the patent provides. What remains tricky is…
Sep 5
Sales are Offline - Advocate General Allows for the Restriction of Third-Party Sales of Goods Online

Sales are Offline - Advocate General Allows for the Restriction of Third-Party Sales of Goods Online

Selling goods online can be incredibly lucrative, since the potential reach of your business can be near anywhere in the world to millions of people. Many companies therefore sell their goods either exclusively online, or through…

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Afro-IP

Covers African intellectual property news and views.

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

Sep 19
Egypt enables e-filing system for patent

Egypt enables e-filing system for patent

Good news from WIPO is that Egypt has enabled the e-filing of patents via PCT. Applicants can file in Arabic or English and competant examining authorities include Austria, USA, Egypt and the EPO. There is a sliding scale on the fees…
Sep 18
Africa’s percent and the digital future

Africa’s percent and the digital future

Christophe Van Zyl, who heads up Dennermeyer's Africa practice, recently wrote to Afro-IP with a thought provoking analysis of Africa's wordwide IP contribution, comparing it to the Asian boom and making a case for digitization as…
Sep 6
Calling all copyright experts...

Calling all copyright experts...

An invitation brought to our attention by Prof Wim Alberts:

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Steiger Legal

Swiss Blawg – mostly in German – on current legal topics, in particular related to IP/IT.

http://www.steigerlegal.ch/

Sep 18
Schweiz geht gegen Booking.com vor: Fallen oder steigen die Hotelpreise?

Schweiz geht gegen Booking.com vor: Fallen oder steigen die Hotelpreise?

Hotels, die auf Buchungsplattformen wie Booking.com vertreten sein möchten, müssen sich normalerweise einer sogenannten Preisparitätsklausel unterwerfen: Die Hoteliers dürfen ihre Zimmer auf anderen Vertriebskanälen…
Sep 18
Bundesrat veröffentlicht Botschaft und Entwurf für neues Datenschutzrecht

Bundesrat veröffentlicht Botschaft und Entwurf für neues Datenschutzrecht

In der Europäischen Union (EU) gilt ab dem 25. Mai 2018 die neue Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO). Auch in der Schweiz wird das Datenschutzrecht revidiert, unter anderem um sicherzustellen, dass «die freie …
Sep 15
Nokia Lumia 920, ein professioneller Fotograf und Zahnarztbesteck

Nokia Lumia 920, ein professioneller Fotograf und Zahnarztbesteck

Dennis Skley lässt sich in seinen Abmahnungen gerne als «professionellen Fotografen» bezeichnen. Diese Bezeichnung verwendete Rechtsanwalt Lutz Schroeder unter anderem in einer Abmahnung für den deutschen Verband zum…

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By Lisa Ouellette, Camilla Hrdy, and Michael Risch. Reviews recent news and scholarship on patent law, intellectual property theory, and innovation.

http://writtendescription.blogspot.com/

Sep 18
Tattoos, Architecture, and Copyright

Tattoos, Architecture, and Copyright

In my IP seminar, I ask students to pick an article to present in class for a critical style and substance review. This year, one of my students picked an article about copyright and tattoos, a very live issue. The article was decent enough,…
Sep 18
Barton Beebe: Bleistein and the Problem of Aesthetic Progress in American Copyright Law

Barton Beebe: Bleistein and the Problem of Aesthetic Progress in American Copyright Law

Bleistein v. Donaldson Lithographing Co., is a well-known early twentieth century copyright decision of the U.S. Supreme Court. In his opinion for the majority, Justice Holmes is taken to have articulated two central propositions…
Sep 12
Tribal Sovereign Immunity and Patent Law

Tribal Sovereign Immunity and Patent Law

Guest post by Professor Greg Ablavsky, Stanford Law SchoolIn Property, I frequently hedge my answers to student questions by cautioning that I am not an expert in intellectual property. I’m writing on an IP blog today because, with…

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Reviews recent scholarship in patent law, intellectual property theory, and innovation. By Christopher Suarez, Sarah Tran, and Tan Mau Wu.

http://writtendescription.blogspot.com/

Sep 18
Tattoos, Architecture, and Copyright

Tattoos, Architecture, and Copyright

In my IP seminar, I ask students to pick an article to present in class for a critical style and substance review. This year, one of my students picked an article about copyright and tattoos, a very live issue. The article was decent enough,…
Sep 18
Barton Beebe: Bleistein and the Problem of Aesthetic Progress in American Copyright Law

Barton Beebe: Bleistein and the Problem of Aesthetic Progress in American Copyright Law

Bleistein v. Donaldson Lithographing Co., is a well-known early twentieth century copyright decision of the U.S. Supreme Court. In his opinion for the majority, Justice Holmes is taken to have articulated two central propositions…
Sep 12
Tribal Sovereign Immunity and Patent Law

Tribal Sovereign Immunity and Patent Law

Guest post by Professor Greg Ablavsky, Stanford Law SchoolIn Property, I frequently hedge my answers to student questions by cautioning that I am not an expert in intellectual property. I’m writing on an IP blog today because, with…

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Les Actifs creatifs

Covers legal and commercial developments affecting all forms of intellectual property, including patent, trademark, copyright law, branding and advertising, trade dress and trade secrets. By Norton Rose Fulbright Canada.

http://www.actifscreatifs.com/

Sep 18
Votre tatouage enfreint-il le droit d’auteur ?

Votre tatouage enfreint-il le droit d’auteur ?

Pourriez-vous être poursuivis pour avoir demandé à un tatoueur de reproduire sur votre peau l’image de Garfield ou d’un dragon que vous avez trouvé sur Pinterest ? Claudette van Zyl, stagiaire,…
Aug 1
Les gros changements!

Les gros changements!

Tel qu’annoncé, voici notre sommaire des points saillants des changements proposés aux Règles sur les brevets, dans la foulée de l’annexion canadienne au PLT (discuté ici). C’est…
Jul 31
Ces marques qui meurent, victimes de leur succè

Ces marques qui meurent, victimes de leur succè

Merci beaucoup à Fortunat Nadima, étudiant de notre bureau de Montréal, qui a écrit cet excellent article! Qu’ont en commun un kleenex, un yo-yo et un thermos ? Ce sont tous des objets dont…

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Trademarkology

Provides insight and guidance on selecting a brand name or logo and protecting it with a federally registered trademark. By Stites & Harbison, PLLC.

http://www.trademarkologist.com/

Sep 18
Promoter of Pugilist Products Fails to Prove Priority

Promoter of Pugilist Products Fails to Prove Priority

In a case of first impression, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “TTAB”) decided that a licensee, even an exclusive licensee who has been appointed by the licensor as its representative for protecting intellectual property…
Sep 12
CHEERI-NOS

CHEERI-NOS

Cheerios® may have a trademark registration for the slogan The One and Only®, but the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board shot down its attempt to register the color yellow for its box, finding that it was not the one and only cereal…
Aug 28
Is “Google” generic? If only there were a way to search for the answer on the internet!

Is “Google” generic? If only there were a way to search for the answer on the internet!

You know you’ve been successful when the name of your product is so prominent that the public uses it to refer to that whole class of product. When that happens, there’s good news and bad news. The good part is that…

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Likelihood of Confusion

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

http://www.likelihoodofconfusion.com

Sep 18
Secondary trademark liability: Third party counterfeiting as proof of knowledge?

Secondary trademark liability: Third party counterfeiting as proof of knowledge?

QUERY: Are sales of counterfeit products other than those of the plaintiff valid proof of a defendant’s “knowledge” in a contributory trademark infringement case? That question typically arises in the...
Sep 15
Chocolate Ice Cream with Chocolate Syrup

Chocolate Ice Cream with Chocolate Syrup

Originally posted 2009-11-10 16:00:53. Republished by Blog Post PromoterHow else to describe a post (this one) that combines two of our favorite obsessions — Google and fair use? Business Week...
Sep 15
Complaint in Gab.AI v. Google

Complaint in Gab.AI v. Google

Now here’s something you don’t see every day. Kudos to Marc Randazza and Jordan Rushie for having the courage to file this complaint! Yes, I helped.

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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/

Sep 18
September 2017 Website Newsletter

September 2017 Website Newsletter

Charlie Faruki and Laura Sanom lead a team (Melinda Burton, Don Burton, Michael Mayer, Zach Heck, and Jason Palmer) that recently secured summary judgment in favor of one of the firm’s long-time clients, Premier Health, resulting in…
Sep 13
Did Equifax Executives Commit Securities Fraud in the Wake of the Company’s Historic Data Breach?

Did Equifax Executives Commit Securities Fraud in the Wake of the Company’s Historic Data Breach?

Two corporate executives at Equifax sold over 10,000 of their shares in the corporation just three days after Equifax discovered hackers accessed the names and social security numbers of 143 million Americans. Equifax discovered the data…
Aug 30
The Inverse Hearsay Exception

The Inverse Hearsay Exception

In a seminal public records exception case, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals held that, where proffered hearsay evidence is inadmissible under the public records exception against a criminal defendant, the government cannot attempt to…

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Lenz Blog

Covers copyright, patents, and WTO.

http://k.lenz.name/LB

Sep 17
Outage Outrage

Outage Outrage

The recent hurricane Irma left over 90 percent of Florida power company “FPL” costumers without power. You might think that people who have their own solar panels installed would be not affected. You would be wrong. Turns out…
Sep 13
“Stupid”: Jamie Dimon on Cryptocurrencie

“Stupid”: Jamie Dimon on Cryptocurrencie

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon made some critical comments on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He expects Bitcoin to be closed down eventually, since governments don’t like the idea of losing control over currency, or not knowing where it…
Sep 12
Pit Water Pumping Cost

Pit Water Pumping Cost

Today I learned that the German Ruhr region needs to find a budget of around 220 million Eur0 a year to deal with the environmental consequences of 150 years of coal mining. Around two thirds of that sum is needed for pumping pit water. Turns…

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Erik J. Heels

Covers technology, law, baseball, and rock 'n' roll. By Erik J. Heels.

http://www.erikjheels.com/

Sep 17
* Intentional Patents, Intentional Marketing

* Intentional Patents, Intentional Marketing

17 Seconds #40 , Intentional IP = Intentional Patents + Intentional Trademarks Clocktower Law‘s approach to patent law and trademark law is to encourage our (mostly startup) clients to inject IP planning into the product launch process.…
Aug 22
* Rename Yawkey Way Yaz Way

* Rename Yawkey Way Yaz Way

Red Sox Nation should rally around its founding father, Carl “Yaz” Yastrzemski, and convince Boston Red Sox ownership to rename Yawkey Way to Yaz Way. By Erik J. Heels First published 08/22/2017; ‘Rename Yawkey Way Yaz…
Aug 17
* The Sausage Factory (TM)

* The Sausage Factory (TM)

17 Seconds #39 Clocktower Law is committed to continuously improving its service. On 07/30/17 we launched The Sausage FactoryTM, a website powered by MAMP (open source software for the macOS operating system, the Apache web server, the MySQL…

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Information Technology Law Blog

Covers social media, e-discovery, privacy, and intellectual property. By Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC.

http://www.michiganitlaw.com/

Sep 17
Wire Transfer Attacks are Increasing: Here’s What Companies Can Do to Prevent Them

Wire Transfer Attacks are Increasing: Here’s What Companies Can Do to Prevent Them

In our fast-paced, interconnected business world, the ability to quickly, easily and safely wire money is essential. Companies rely on wire transfers to complete transactions and keep supply chains moving. But with this convenience comes…
Aug 20
How Are Foreign Entrepreneurs Affected by the Delay of the International Entrepreneur Rule?

How Are Foreign Entrepreneurs Affected by the Delay of the International Entrepreneur Rule?

On July 11, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") temporarily delayed the effective date of a rule that would have allowed foreign entrepreneurs to temporarily come to the United States and work in the country when they have…
Aug 8
HHS Office for Civil Rights Publishes Checklist for HIPAA Covered Entities Responding to Cybersecurity Incident

HHS Office for Civil Rights Publishes Checklist for HIPAA Covered Entities Responding to Cybersecurity Incident

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Office for Civil Rights ("OCR") recently published guidance for entities covered by HIPAA, entitled "My entity just experienced a cyber-attack! What do we do now?"…

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FPC Review

By Martin Wilming. Reviews / summarizes all decisions issued by the Swiss Federal Patent Court.

http://patentlitigation.ch

Sep 16
The Judicial Commission’s complete proposal for election of judge

The Judicial Commission’s complete proposal for election of judge

The Judicial Commission has published a report on its work in the preparation of the election of judges for the FPC yesterday. Elections are scheduled for 27 September 2017. The following 34 judges are available and recommended by the…
Sep 15
Living in a box … no more

Living in a box … no more

Case No. 4A_18/2017 (Supreme Court)] ¦ Decision of 10 July 2017 ¦ ‘HIT Box’ This decision of the Supreme Court of Switzerland concerns an appeal against a decision of the Princely High Court of Liechtenstein in…
Sep 14
Proposed non-permanent judge

Proposed non-permanent judge

As noted earlier on this Blog here, the The Judicial Committee has recently been seeking one non-permanent judge with a background in law; and four non-permanent judges with a background in chemistry or mechanical engineering. A press release…

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Scholarly Communications @ Duke

Duke's source for advice and information about copyright and publication issues.

http://blogs.library.duke.edu/scholcomm/

Sep 15
Revisiting Section 108

Revisiting Section 108

Earlier today the U.S. Copyright Office released its long-awaited review of improvements to Section 108 of the Copyright Act, the section which grants limited, specific exceptions to copyright for libraries and archives. Over a decade…
Sep 15
Revisiting Section 108

Revisiting Section 108

Earlier today the U.S. Copyright Office released its long-awaited review of improvements to Section 108 of the Copyright Act, the section which grants limited, specific exceptions to copyright for libraries and archives. Over a decade…
May 19
Does Fair Use Affect Academic Authors’ Incentive to Write? Some Lessons from Authors of Works from the GSU Course Reserves Case

Does Fair Use Affect Academic Authors’ Incentive to Write? Some Lessons from Authors of Works from the GSU Course Reserves Case

This post was co-authored by David Hansen and Brandon Butler and cross posted on The Taper and on Duke University Libraries’ Scholarly Communications Blog. Copyright law in the U.S. is premised on the idea that exclusive rights given to…

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Patent Arcade

Covers video game IP law. By Ross Dannenberg.

http://www.patentarcade.com/

Sep 15
iLife wins $10.1 M from Nintendo

iLife wins $10.1 M from Nintendo

On August 31, 2017, a Northern District of Texas jury awarded plaintiff iLife Technologies, Inc. (“iLife”) $10.1 million from Nintendo of America, Inc. (“Nintendo”) for patent infringement. The accused products…
Aug 30
U.S. Patent No. 8,000,581: Advertisement scheme for use with interactive content

U.S. Patent No. 8,000,581: Advertisement scheme for use with interactive content

U.S. Patent No. 8,000,581: Advertisement scheme for use with interactive contentIssued August 16, 2011, to Sony Computer Entertainment America LLCSummary:For anyone who’s ever been interrupted from playing a game by an…
Aug 18
Game Companies Using Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) As Part of Litigation Strategy

Game Companies Using Inter Partes Reviews (IPRs) As Part of Litigation Strategy

We’ve previously written with updates about inter partes reviews (“IPRs”), where an accused infringer files a petition with the US Patent and Trademark Office arguing that the asserted patent should’ve never been…

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IPso Jure

UK and EU intellectual property developments

http://www.ipsojure.co.uk

Sep 15
Why You Should Register Your (Well-Known) Marks in India- Now!

Why You Should Register Your (Well-Known) Marks in India- Now!

The enactment of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, has paved the way for formal registration of “well-known” Marks in India. Although India did recognise Well-Known marks earlier (through its Trade Marks Act, 1999, which came into…
Sep 7
David v Goliath in the trade marks world

David v Goliath in the trade marks world

Bentley Motors has been involved in a trade mark dispute for many years, the other party being a company called Brandlogic which owns a number of trade marks of which the important verbal part is BENTLEY 1962, which have been registered for…
Sep 3
Nottingham Law School graduation

Nottingham Law School graduation

I enjoyed the hugely gratifying experience of seeing many of my students from this past year receive their degrees a few weeks ago. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology it's all there on YouTube. And the vote of thanks at the end is…

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New Media & Technology Law Blog

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

http://newmedialaw.proskauer.com

Sep 15
Apple X’s Face ID Feature Places Spotlight on Facial Recognition Technology, Raising Numerous Mobile Privacy and Data Usage Issue

Apple X’s Face ID Feature Places Spotlight on Facial Recognition Technology, Raising Numerous Mobile Privacy and Data Usage Issue

This week’s Apple X announcement was not more than a few hours old, and the questions began to come in. Apple’s introduction of Face ID facial recognition on its new phone – although already available in some form on several…
Aug 31
Online Vacation Rental Marketplace Sends Claims Packing with Carefully Drafted Term

Online Vacation Rental Marketplace Sends Claims Packing with Carefully Drafted Term

In a resounding victory for well-drafted terms and conditions and robust immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, 47 U.S.C. § 230 (“CDA Section 230”), a Massachusetts district court granted summary…
Aug 30
Second Circuit Upholds Uber’s Mobile Contracting Process, Establishing Template for Mobile Online Contracting

Second Circuit Upholds Uber’s Mobile Contracting Process, Establishing Template for Mobile Online Contracting

In recent years, courts have issued varying rulings as to whether online or mobile users adequately consented to user agreements or terms of service when completing an online purchase or registering for a service. In each case, judges…

Rank this Week: 182

TechnoLlama

Covers copyrights, creative commons, DRM, open source and more. By Andres Guadamuz.

http://www.technollama.co.uk

Sep 15
Monkey selfie case settled out of court, questions remain

Monkey selfie case settled out of court, questions remain

So, the long-running legal saga starring a photographer, a monkey and an animal rights organisation has finally come to an end when both parties (not the monkey) have reached a settlement. While it is not common to learn the particulars of…
Aug 18
The great free speech online debate

The great free speech online debate

One of the most over-used (yet true) legal comparisons in Internet regulation studies is to contrast the European and US approaches to freedom of speech when it comes to cyberspace. The United States favours an almost unlimited view of…
Aug 8
Should academics try to engage the public?

Should academics try to engage the public?

This may seem like an odd title given the fact that I write a blog and I also have an active social media presence. But the question of public engagement is one that does come up often in academic circles, where we are increasingly encouraged…

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LegalTXTS

Covers law and technology, with an emphasis on legal issues regarding digital media, privacy and data security, and information management. By Elijah Yip.

http://www.legaltxts.com/

Sep 14
Vision-Impaired Customer of Grocery Chain Becomes First Plaintiff to Win ADA Website Accessibility Claim After Trial

Vision-Impaired Customer of Grocery Chain Becomes First Plaintiff to Win ADA Website Accessibility Claim After Trial

A lawsuit against grocery chain Winn-Dixie became the first case of its kind to produce a decision holding, after a trial, that a public accommodation violated the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) because its website was inaccessible to…
Jun 22
Firing of Employee For Posting Profanity-Laced Facebook Comments Ruled Illegal

Firing of Employee For Posting Profanity-Laced Facebook Comments Ruled Illegal

Social media seems to be a favorite forum for employees to complain about their workplace. Firing employees for posting work-related social media messages can land an employer in trouble. But is management absolutely forbidden…
Apr 19
Take Control of Negative Online Comment

Take Control of Negative Online Comment

“Why did you fire my wife?” Bradley Reid Byrd posted this question on the Facebook page of Cracker Barrel. Byrd wanted to know why his wife was let go after working for the restaurant chain for 11 years. The post…

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