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OC Patent Lawyer

Provides basic patent information and case updates. By James Yang.

http://ocpatentlawyer.com

Aug 9
Limits on trade dress protection when also securing a utility patent

Limits on trade dress protection when also securing a utility patent

Types of intellectual property rights Four main types of intellectual property rights are used to protect products: patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights. The product may be protected by one or more of these types of intellectual…
Jul 31
When is fee shifting in patent litigation appropriate?

When is fee shifting in patent litigation appropriate?

Under the American rule, each party to a lawsuit pays its own attorney’s fees. However, the American rule can be circumvented by statute enacted by the government or by contract through agreement by the parties. In patent litigation,…
Jul 22
Coined term do not transform an abstract idea into patent eligible subject matter

Coined term do not transform an abstract idea into patent eligible subject matter

Background of Section 101 or patent eligibility issue Ever since Alice (2014), the USPTO and the courts have to a large extent invalidated software patents. Also, the USPTO has had a significantly lower than average patent allowance…

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Seattle Trademark Lawyer

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

http://seattletrademarklawyer.com/

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…
Apr 18
Mastering Specimens of Use: Tricky, but Essential

Mastering Specimens of Use: Tricky, but Essential

Proving up trademark use to the USPTO’s satisfaction can be tricky. It needn’t be, but it’s not always intuitive, which can lead to mistakes. The first thing to remember is that the proof of use — called the…

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Information Law Group

Covers advertising law, privacy, information security and intellectual property.

http://www.infolawgroup.com/

Aug 9
Do You Really Need to Store That IoT Data?

Do You Really Need to Store That IoT Data?

Not only are companies collecting a massive amount of data generated by the Internet of Things (IoT), they are storing it too. According to a survey of 1,000 enterprises conducted by 451 Research, 71 percent of enterprises are gathering IoT…
Jul 21
A Reasonable Security Blanket

A Reasonable Security Blanket

Fear the data breach. Companies large and small worry that a security lapse compromising personal information may hurt their customers or employees and expose the organization to costly liability and a damaged reputation. But…
Jun 21
Are You Keeping Up with COPPA? The FTC Just Updated It’s Compliance Plan for Businesse

Are You Keeping Up with COPPA? The FTC Just Updated It’s Compliance Plan for Businesse

On June 21, 2017, the FTC released its updated its 6 step COPPA Compliance Plan for Businesses (“Compliance Plan”). The changes to the Compliance Plan are intended to help businesses keep up with changes to technology…

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SullivanLawNet

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

http://sullivanlaw.net/

Aug 8
Malaysia Passes Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Bill

Malaysia Passes Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Bill

Last week, the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat) in Malaysia’s Parliament passed the Access to Biological Resources and Benefit Sharing Bill 2017. The bill implements the provisions of the Convention on Biological…
May 4
Louisiana Seeks Fed Help to Get Generic Hep C Drug

Louisiana Seeks Fed Help to Get Generic Hep C Drug

Louisiana’s Secretary of Health, Dr. Rebekah Gee, is attempting to persuade politicians to support the use of 28 USC § 1498, a federal statute that allows the federal government intentionally to infringe patents, to arrange for…
Jun 20
EU Court: 3-D Toothbrush Shape not Registrable as Trademark

EU Court: 3-D Toothbrush Shape not Registrable as Trademark

In Loops, LLC v EUIPO, Case T‑385/15 (14 June 2016), the General Court of the European Union held that held that the three dimensional shape of a toothbrush lacked any distinctive character and could not be registered as an EU ……

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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

Aug 8
Separate Article III Standing Not Necessary for PTAB Appellee

Separate Article III Standing Not Necessary for PTAB Appellee

Article III Standing Only Necessary for Party Invoking Authority of Federal Courts Last week, I analyzed the government's arguments supporting Article III standing for intervenors in Knowles Electronics v. Matal. In that case, the…
Aug 8
FALL PTAB CLE

FALL PTAB CLE

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Aug 3
Patent Prosecutor Alert: When is a Rejection a New Rejection?

Patent Prosecutor Alert: When is a Rejection a New Rejection?

What Exactly is the "Thrust of the Rejection?" Every so often a decision comes out of the USPTO's Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) or the Federal Circuit that has immediate value for patent prosecutors. For example, back…

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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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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…

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Copyright Litigation Blog

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

http://copyrightlitigation.blogspot.com/

Aug 5
From Murder To Museums: The Pursuit of Nazi Looted Art - August 16 Southampton NY

From Murder To Museums: The Pursuit of Nazi Looted Art - August 16 Southampton NY

Please join me in Southampton New York on August 16 at the Rogers Memorial Library at noon for a presentation on Nazi looted art, the legacy that it has left our nation's museums and cultural institutions, and the controversies over…
Jun 1
Pleading Copyright Infringement: What To Do When Registering Your Copyrights After Starting A Lawsuit?

Pleading Copyright Infringement: What To Do When Registering Your Copyrights After Starting A Lawsuit?

In a recent case in the Southern District of New York, Judge Robert Sweet cited Copyright Litigation Handbook for the proposition that a plaintiff that started a lawsuit without registered copyrights ought to promptly supplement the complaint…
Jan 5
Eighth Circuit: Copyright & Trademark Infringement To Publish Modified Public Domain Material

Eighth Circuit: Copyright & Trademark Infringement To Publish Modified Public Domain Material

Tom & JerryIn 2011, Copyright Litigation Blog wrote here about an Eighth Circuit decision finding that combining public domain copyright materials could constitute copyright and trademark infringement. The case Warner…

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Susan Crawford Blog

By Cardozo Law School professor Susan Crawford.

http://scrawford.net/blog/

Aug 4
From The New Yorker: Why We Despise Cable Provider

From The New Yorker: Why We Despise Cable Provider

August 7, 2017 – The New Yorker’s Sheelah Kolhatkar explores how consolidation has landed Internet access providers among the ranks of the most hated businesses in the country. Susan Crawford explains that when it comes to…
May 3
MIT Tech Conversation with Telecommunications Policy Expert Susan Crawford

MIT Tech Conversation with Telecommunications Policy Expert Susan Crawford

May 1, 2017 – Telecommunications policy expert and Harvard Law professor Susan Crawford explains why Americans pay too much money for connectivity that’s too slow and offers potential solutions.
May 1
Governing Magazine Examines P3s to Bridge Digital Divide

Governing Magazine Examines P3s to Bridge Digital Divide

May 1, 2017 – Many municipalities are forming public-private partnerships to bring high-speed Internet to long-neglected places. Their approaches, however, vary widely. Susan Crawford weighs in on Google Fiber: “People got all…

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nipc IP/it Update

News and comment on intellectual property, technology, media, entertainment and competition law from the UK, EC and around the world. By John Lambert.

http://nipclaw.blogspot.com/

Aug 4
Pre-Action Correspondence: What to do if you get a Stroppy Letter ....... or worse

Pre-Action Correspondence: What to do if you get a Stroppy Letter ....... or worse

Jane Lambert On Wednesday I stressed the importance of pre-action correspondence and how the drafting of a letter before claim can make all the difference between getting what you want quickly and cheaply through focused negotiation and…
Aug 2
Pre-Action Correspondence - Not Just a Box to be ticked or a Hoop to be jumped through.

Pre-Action Correspondence - Not Just a Box to be ticked or a Hoop to be jumped through.

Leeds Law Courts (c) 2005 Jane Lambert: all rights reserved Jane Lambert Until the Civil Procedure Rules ("CPR") came into force in 1999 solicitors specializing in intellectual property law heralded litigation…
Jul 28
Copyright: Primary Infringement - Communicating a Work to the Public

Copyright: Primary Infringement - Communicating a Work to the Public

Jane Lambert Copyright is defined by s.1 (1) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 ("the CDPA") as "a property right" which subsists in accordance with Part I of the Act in original artistic,…

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OberIPWatch

Covers IP issues of importance to clients in science, technology, healthcare, education, media and the arts. By Ober Kaler.

http://oberipwatch.com/

Aug 3
To Be or Not to Be a Micro Entity

To Be or Not to Be a Micro Entity

When filing a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), certain applicants have the option to designate “small entity status” or “micro entity status.” Claiming either […]
Jul 21
Return of the Rocket Docket?: New Case Law Potentially Changes the Tide of Patent Lawsuits Fleeing Favored Venue

Return of the Rocket Docket?: New Case Law Potentially Changes the Tide of Patent Lawsuits Fleeing Favored Venue

The United States Supreme Court’s May decision in TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC was widely seen as a limitation on the jurisdictions in which a patent […]
Jul 13
Canada’s Embattled Anti-Spam Law Marks End of Grace Period Despite Uncertain Future

Canada’s Embattled Anti-Spam Law Marks End of Grace Period Despite Uncertain Future

On July 1, 2017, an important grace period terminated for Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL), which initially took effect on July 1, 2014. The beginning of this month marked the end of […]

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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

Aug 2
Delaware Authorizes Stocks on Blockchain

Delaware Authorizes Stocks on Blockchain

On July 21st, Delaware Governor John Carney Jr. signed SB 69 into law. SB 69 amends the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) to explicitly authorize the use of distributed ledger technology in the administration of Delaware…
Jul 31
SEC on Initial Coin Offerings: Tokens May Be Securitie

SEC on Initial Coin Offerings: Tokens May Be Securitie

No blockchain phenomenon has garnered more attention lately than Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”), which have exploded in value and raised more than $1.2 billion thus far this year. In a typical ICO, a blockchain-based product or…
Jul 5
Google Escapes Genericide Claim in Ninth Circuit Decision

Google Escapes Genericide Claim in Ninth Circuit Decision

On May 16, 2017, the Ninth Circuit rejected a petition for cancellation of the GOOGLE trademark based on a “genericide” theory that claimed Google should lose its trademark protection because the word “google” has…

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Higher Ed IP Law Report

Covers intellectual property issues in academia. By Bond Schoeneck & King.

http://www.higheredlawreport.com/

Aug 2
Department of Justice Reportedly to Target Race-Conscious Admissions Policie

Department of Justice Reportedly to Target Race-Conscious Admissions Policie

According to published reports, the Trump administration appears poised to direct the Department of Justice to begin investigating, and potentially litigating against, institutions over what it characterizes as “intentional race-based…
Aug 1
Structuring Voluntary Resignation Incentive Options For Tenured Faculty Member

Structuring Voluntary Resignation Incentive Options For Tenured Faculty Member

Many universities and colleges across the country have been struggling with the issue of how best to incentivize certain tenured faculty members to resign and relinquish their tenure. If a university or college decides to offer a voluntary…
Jul 14
Travel Ban Tweaked Again: U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii Expands Definition of Close Familial Relationship to Include Grandparents and Other

Travel Ban Tweaked Again: U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii Expands Definition of Close Familial Relationship to Include Grandparents and Other

As a result of an order issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii last night, foreign nationals from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen are now considered exempt from President Trump’s travel ban if they are…

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Digital Rights Ireland

Covers data retention, defamation, DRI, DRM, ID cards, intellectual property, mass surveillance and more.

http://www.digitalrights.ie/blog/

Aug 2
New ‘egovernment’ strategy is a national identity card by the back door

New ‘egovernment’ strategy is a national identity card by the back door

The government has promised that the Public Services Card would not be mandatory. But now the government has put forward an ‘eGovernment strategy’ that will force every citizen, young or old, rich or poor to have this card. You…
Jul 6
Submissions on the Data Protection Bill

Submissions on the Data Protection Bill

What will future Irish data protection law look like? Many of the decisions have already been made in Brussels and Strasbourg, but the EU General Data Protection Regulation still leaves quite a bit of discretion to individual Member States.…
Nov 25
Extending Irish interception of communications to the Internet

Extending Irish interception of communications to the Internet

Earlier this week the Department of Justice published a long awaited policy document on amending Irish law relating to interception of communications. In a welcome break with tradition the Department has been more willing to engage with…

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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/

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…
Jul 26
Révolution dans le petit monde des brevets canadien

Révolution dans le petit monde des brevets canadien

Il a déjà été question dans ces pages de l’alignement de la Loi sur les brevets du Canada avec le PLT. Un petit rappel : le PLT, le « Patent Law Treaty », est un traité…

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Wisconsin Probate & Estate…

Wisconsin Probate & Estate Planning Blog

Covers estate planning, trusts and wills. By Krause Donovan Estate Law Partners, LLC

http://www.madisontrustlaw.com/

Jul 31
The difference between a Revocable trust and an Irrevocable trust.

The difference between a Revocable trust and an Irrevocable trust.

People often ask us to explain the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust. That's a tough one because there are so many kinds of trusts and even irrevocable trusts can, within the terms of the trust, allow certain things to…
Jul 14
Protecting Assets When Parent Already in the Nursing Home

Protecting Assets When Parent Already in the Nursing Home

The timing of your legal planning to avoid losing assets to nursing home expenses is so critical, we are not going to be able to save as much for them as we would for those who are more pro-active and engage the right legal help when they are…
Jul 3
Independence Day 2017

Independence Day 2017

This July 4th, the U.S. will celebrate its 241st Independence Day!

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Lenz Blog

Covers copyright, patents, and WTO.

http://k.lenz.name/LB

Jul 27
Turtle on a Fence Post

Turtle on a Fence Post

“If you see a turtle on a fence post, it didn’t get there by itself. If you see climate skeptics taking over a major political party only in the United States, that didn’t happen by itself either.” That’s the…
Jul 26
MtGox 650,000 bitcoins Theft: They Didn’t Notice Over Years?

MtGox 650,000 bitcoins Theft: They Didn’t Notice Over Years?

Kim Nilsson at WizSec just posted about their theory of how the 650,000 bitcoins MtGox theft happened. That’s over $1.6 billion at present prices and probably the biggest theft ever. According to that report, it was just a matter of…
Jul 25
The SEC DAO Report is Great News for Bitcoin

The SEC DAO Report is Great News for Bitcoin

The SEC just published a report concluding that the DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) set up on the Ethereum blockchain in 2015 qualified as “securities” under American law. Since neither the DAO itself or anyone else…

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Patent Lawyer Blog

Covers developments in patent law and litigation. By Stan Gibson of Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP.

http://patentlaw.jmbm.com/

Jul 27
Defendant Precluded from Using Expert’s Deposition After Terminating Relationship with Expert

Defendant Precluded from Using Expert’s Deposition After Terminating Relationship with Expert

Greatbatch moved in limine to preclude the defendant, AVX, from presenting the testimony of AVX’s expert, Dr. Panlener, by deposition. The district court concluded that permitting the expert to testify would deprive Greatbatch of the…
Jul 27
Stan Gibson to Speak at PLI’s Electronic Discovery Institute 2017: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know

Stan Gibson to Speak at PLI’s Electronic Discovery Institute 2017: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know

The Patent Litigation Group at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP is pleased to announce that its Chair, Stan Gibson, will be speaking at PLI’s Electronic Discovery Institute 2017: What Corporate and Outside Counsel Need to Know.…
Jul 13
The Impact of TC Heartland: Motion to Challenge Venue Waived Where Defendant Failed to Bring Motion with Other Rule 12(b) Motion

The Impact of TC Heartland: Motion to Challenge Venue Waived Where Defendant Failed to Bring Motion with Other Rule 12(b) Motion

After this patent infringement action was filed, the defendant, BigCommerce, filed a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim for relief pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6). BigCommerce did not file a motion to transfer or to…

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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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Privacy and IP Law Blog

Addresses recent events in trademark, copyright, computer and privacy law. By Christina Frangiosa.

http://privacyandiplawblog.com/

Jul 27
Don’t Assume Post-Registration Invoices for Trademark Fees Are Legitimate

Don’t Assume Post-Registration Invoices for Trademark Fees Are Legitimate

Following up on the USPTO's public roundtable on "Fraudulent and Misleading Solicitations to Trademark Owners", this post analyzes how to recognize fraudulent fee solicitations (invoices) and what to do when you receive them. The post…
Jun 5
What do Barber Poles and Lapel Pins Have in Common?

What do Barber Poles and Lapel Pins Have in Common?

Both can serve as examples of trademark use in connection with membership in an organization. In May, the Wall Street Journal reported on enforcement actions by the New Hampshire Board of Barbering, Cosmetology & Esthetics to fine the…
Apr 18
New Law Prohibits Non-Disparagement Provisions in Form Consumer Contract

New Law Prohibits Non-Disparagement Provisions in Form Consumer Contract

Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016 prohibits non-disparagement provisions in form contracts with consumers that restrict legitimate commercial speech. The post New Law Prohibits Non-Disparagement Provisions in Form Consumer Contracts…

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Florida Intellectual Property Law…

Florida Intellectual Property Law Blog

Covers patents, trademarks, copyright law, franchise law, trade secret law and unfair competition law. By John Rizvi.

http://www.floridaipblog.com/

Jul 27
Look Around: The Simplest Ideas Have Made Inventors Millions…

Look Around: The Simplest Ideas Have Made Inventors Millions…

Just because your idea seems simple does not mean it does not have the power to disrupt an entire industry. I come across inventors regularly who tell me they were too embarrassed or afraid to see a patent attorney because they felt their…
Jun 26
Miami Patent Attorney’s Latest Inventor Book Tops Amazon Best Seller List

Miami Patent Attorney’s Latest Inventor Book Tops Amazon Best Seller List

If you are an American inventor or entrepreneur with a new idea, you cannot help but relate to the long, exhilarating, and yet sometimes painful journey of creating something new. Follow along and discover the secrets behind doggedly pursuing…
Mar 21
Inventor Success Story: Video Interview With Founder of Versifloat

Inventor Success Story: Video Interview With Founder of Versifloat

Versifloat founder and inventor, Gerard D’Offay came up with his idea in 2006 before seeking out my help to protect his intellectual property : “I sought out Prof. John Rizvi to help me patent my inflatable docking system. As I…

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Medical and Dental Device…

Medical and Dental Device Patenting Blog

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

http://www.medicaldevicepatentattorneys.com/

Jul 27
Your Simple Medical Idea Could Be Worth Millions!

Your Simple Medical Idea Could Be Worth Millions!

Tomorrow’s millionaires (and billionaires!) are not the ones with the most real estate, physical equipment or assets but the ones with the innovative ideas or what we eloquently call “Intellectual Property”. Think about…
Jun 26
New Amazon Best Seller: Escaping The Gray – When Launching Your Idea Full Throttle Is the Only Option

New Amazon Best Seller: Escaping The Gray – When Launching Your Idea Full Throttle Is the Only Option

John Rizvi’s new book “Escaping The Gray – When Launching Your Idea Full Throttle Is the Only Option” has risen to the top of the best seller list on Amazon resonating with medical & dental inventors who have…
Mar 21
Stem Cell Patent Awarded for Medical Device Recently Featured On National Geographic

Stem Cell Patent Awarded for Medical Device Recently Featured On National Geographic

Both innovation and intellectual property protection are reflected in a recent stem cell patent awarded to RenovaCare for its SkinGun device which sprays an isolated concentration of stem cells from the patient’s own skin onto wounded…

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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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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

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…
Jul 19
Tips on Tap for Breweries on the Journey from Passion to Profit

Tips on Tap for Breweries on the Journey from Passion to Profit

As the number of craft breweries across the country continues to grow, Verrill Dana’s Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries Group presents Tap Tips Podcast Miniseries to help brewers on the journey from passion to profit. The…
Jul 7
No New COLA Required to Add Brewers Association’s Independent Craft Brewer Seal to Label

No New COLA Required to Add Brewers Association’s Independent Craft Brewer Seal to Label

The Brewers Association continues to streamline the process for eligible brewers to adopt the new independent craft brewers seal. Obtaining a license to use the new seal is relatively straightforward and only requires (1) a valid Tax and…

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ef yeah copyright law

Focuses on sharing news, information and resources about copyright and trademark law, privacy and security issues, contracts, including Terms of Use and license agreements, as well as caselaw, law suits and new legislation that could impact IP laws in the US and elsewhere.

http://www.isfanficlegal.com/

Jul 21
transformativeworks: audiaphilios: jenroses: star-anise: cesy replied to your photoset: bookshop:...

transformativeworks: audiaphilios: jenroses: star-anise: cesy replied to your photoset: bookshop:...

transformativeworks: audiaphilios: jenroses: star-anise: cesy replied to your photoset: bookshop: What do you want in your OTW… Still an idea, but turned out complicated to implement and something else was more urgent, I…
Jul 12
drrexdexter: Facebook, Google Wake Up From Their Coma On The...

drrexdexter: Facebook, Google Wake Up From Their Coma On The...

drrexdexter: Facebook, Google Wake Up From Their Coma On The Subject, Join Wednesday’s Massive Net Neutrality Protest - (from the nice-to-see-you-could-show-up dept.) By Karl Bode - Jul 10, 2017 So if you hadn’t…
Jul 11
In 2017 we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter...

In 2017 we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter...

In 2017 we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter & the Philosopher’s Stone at San Diego Comic Con’s 10th annual Harry Potter Fandom Panel - if you’re going to be at SDCC, we hope you’ll…

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Music & Copyright's Blog

Covers global copyright and legal issues affecting the music industry.

http://musicandcopyright.wordpress.com

Jul 19
New issue of Music & Copyright with Germany country report

New issue of Music & Copyright with Germany country report

The latest issue of Music & Copyright is now available for subscribers to download. Here are some of the highlights. EU committees’ views on upload filters highlight differing attitudes to modern copyright protection The European…
Jun 21
New issue of Music & Copyright with UK country report

New issue of Music & Copyright with UK country report

The latest issue of Music & Copyright is now available for subscribers to download. Here are some of the highlights. Plotting the rise of paid audio subscriptions and the end of smooth lines and growth curves Earlier this year, global…
Jun 7
New issue of Music & Copyright with Indonesia country report

New issue of Music & Copyright with Indonesia country report

The latest issue of Music & Copyright is now available for subscribers to download. Here are some of the highlights. Spotify agrees to settle US copyright-infringement claims Spotify is settling a legal claim made by a group of authors…

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Control Protect & Leverage

Covers patents, trademark, copyright, and business law. By Leyendecker & Lemire.

http://www.coloradoiplaw.com/resources/blog/

Jul 18
I Love You, says Gene Simmon

I Love You, says Gene Simmon

What, aside from words and logos, can be trademarked? By Kurt Leyendecker Gene Simmons (of the rock band, “Kiss,” fame) recently filed a trademark application for the registration of a variation of the “devil horns”…
Jun 19
Do your shopping: Not all patents are equal

Do your shopping: Not all patents are equal

Employ smart shopping tactics to the patent acquisition process By Kurt Leyendecker Every three to 10 years, the average consumer embarks on the process of buying a shiny new (or new-used) car. There are many decisions to be made as to the…
Apr 18
The Tale of the Cheerleader and the Protectable 2-D Artwork

The Tale of the Cheerleader and the Protectable 2-D Artwork

Why a cheerleader’s uniform had the power to change the law of the land By Peter Lemire Anyone who works in the fashion or the arts is likely aware of the difficulty of protecting your designs, with the constant battle with knock-offs…

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Elman Technology Law

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

http://elman.com

Jul 18
Educating the Community and Ourselves – June 2017

Educating the Community and Ourselves – June 2017

Elman Technology Law attorneys continue to speak and write about various topics. Recently, two of our attorneys (Gerry Elman and Josh Waterston) have been speaking about cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, and more. Josh…
Jul 18
Gerry’s keynote presentation to the 2017 CIO Government Technology Conference

Gerry’s keynote presentation to the 2017 CIO Government Technology Conference

On June 22, 2017 Gerry gave the Keynote Breakfast Speech on Privacy and Security for the Internet of Things and then participated in a panel discussing Government Cybersecurity Issues and Cyber Threats, at the CIO Government…
Jun 15
“The Glacier is Too Cold” – Protecting Your Right to Complain

“The Glacier is Too Cold” – Protecting Your Right to Complain

Can a business prevent an unreasonable customer from posting a negative (and unfair) online review to Yelp, Facebook, Amazon, or other online platform? For example, a reviewer wrote, “Do Not Camp Anywhere Near Here – You Will…

Rank this Week: 1087

Hutko's Technology Law Blog

By Martin Husovec. Comments and reports on important and interesting European developments of technology law (IP & Internet law). The primary aim is to cover and report the case law from the Court of Justice of the European Union and from selected higher Central European courts (German, Slovak, Czech and sometimes Austrian courts).

http://www.husovec.eu

Jul 18
[ECtHR] Kharitonov v Russia: When Website Blocking Goes Awry

[ECtHR] Kharitonov v Russia: When Website Blocking Goes Awry

The European Court of Human Rights will soon hear a key case on website blocking and freedom of expression online - Kharitonov v Russia (app no. 10795/14). The case raises tons of important questions. It should be therefore closely watched by…
May 22
[New Paper] Website Blocking, Injunctions and Beyond: View on the Harmonization from the Netherland

[New Paper] Website Blocking, Injunctions and Beyond: View on the Harmonization from the Netherland

I have recently uploaded on SSRN a new draft of a paper about harmonization and blocking (forthcoming in GRUR Int) that I co-authored with my student, Lisa van Dongen. It is an extension of the talk that I gave in Berlin last year during the…
Oct 3
Intermediary Liability as a Human Rights Issue [Call for Papers]

Intermediary Liability as a Human Rights Issue [Call for Papers]

Call for Papers (abstracts due November 30, 2016) Intermediary Liability as a Human Rights Issue An issue of Journal of Intellectual Property, Information Technology and Electronic Commerce Law (JIPITEC) (link) Edited…

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Personalized Medicine Bulletin

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

http://www.personalizedmedicinebulletin.com

Jul 16
Why The Federal Circuit Revisited Written Description

Why The Federal Circuit Revisited Written Description

In Stanford University v. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Fed Cir. No 2015-2011, June 27, 2017), the Federal Circuit vacated and remanded interference decisions on the ground the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”)…
Jun 25
USPTO Extends Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program

USPTO Extends Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program

On June 29th, 2016, the USPTO announced the Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program to allow expedited examination of patent applications that pertain to cancer immunotherapy. Under the Program and after proper petition, the USPTO has examined…
Jun 10
NIH Begins Beta Test of Million Patient Cohort

NIH Begins Beta Test of Million Patient Cohort

The National Institutes of Health announced the enrollment of the first participants as beta testers of the “All of Us” research program. Initially branded as the “Precision Medicine Initiative®” Cohort Program,…

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IP Notiz

Covers intellectual property law rights in Germany.

http://www.ip-notiz.de

Jul 16
Licence/License

Licence/License

Diese Differenzierung hat mich in Studientagen (auch dank der Autokorrektur-Funktion von Word) zur Verzweiflung gebracht: IP-Lizenzen (andere natürlich auch) heißen auf Englisch „Licence“, nicht etwa License. Anders…
Jul 16
In eigener Sache

In eigener Sache

In diesem Blog wir ein Update des „Über uns“-Teils fällig. Ich habe vor einiger Zeit den Arbeitgeber gewechselt – von der Kanzlei in’s Unternehmen. Die Arbeit bleibt „IP“, die Arbeit bleibt auch…
Jan 16
Neues Verfahren zur Löschung nicht benutzter Marken – Änderung des Schweizer Markenrechts ab dem 1. Januar 2017

Neues Verfahren zur Löschung nicht benutzter Marken – Änderung des Schweizer Markenrechts ab dem 1. Januar 2017

Ein Gastbeitrag von RA Michael Bopp, LL.M. Während bisher für die Löschung von nicht gebrauchten Marken im Schweizer Markenregister ein aufwändiges und teures Zivilverfahren nötig war, besteht seit Beginn dieses…

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Docket Alarm Blog

Features news and information on PTAB and IP cases worldwide.

https://www.docketalarm.com/blog/

Jul 15
Easily Find Top Attorneys with Docket Alarm's New Analytics Tool

Easily Find Top Attorneys with Docket Alarm's New Analytics Tool

Just in time for the annual AALL conference, Docket Alarm is excited to announce the addition of attorney analytics to its analytics platform. Now, along with being able to view analytics on parties, judges, and law firms, users can see how…
Apr 3
Show Me the Money: Quickly Find Court Damages Awards, Verdicts, Judgments, and Fines by Dollar Amount

Show Me the Money: Quickly Find Court Damages Awards, Verdicts, Judgments, and Fines by Dollar Amount

Docket Alarm is excited to announce a new search feature that makes researching damages awards and jury verdicts fast and easy. Researching dollar amounts in litigation is a common task, as parties often seek to understand their potential…
Jan 12
New Range and Numerical Search Filters Home in on Relevant Result

New Range and Numerical Search Filters Home in on Relevant Result

Docket Alarm is excited to announce new search features that make finding relevant cases easier than ever before.Range and numerical filters allow you to search by specifying ranges of the number of parties, firms, or attorneys involved in a…

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The High-touch Legal Services Blog

Provides information about the law for startup and early-stage companies. By Dana H. Shultz.

http://danashultz.com/blog

Jul 14
What Does It Mean to Hold X Shares?

What Does It Mean to Hold X Shares?

I am writing this post because of a Quora question that I answered. Please see What does it mean when you have X shares in a company? Before addressing the significance of the number of shares, I will address the significance of…
Jun 12
What Are My Entity’s Compliance Obligations?

What Are My Entity’s Compliance Obligations?

Frequently, the first service I provide to a client is to form a new legal entity (corporation or limited liability company). And frequently, once that entity is formed, the client’s first question is “What are my entity’s…
Jun 2
How Delaware Became the Incorporation Capital

How Delaware Became the Incorporation Capital

This post explains how Delaware became the incorporation capital of the U.S. It is based on a Quora question that I answered recently. Please see How did Delaware acquire its status as a corporate haven? There are a number of law…

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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…

Rank this Week: 1866

Law, Technology & Arts Blog

Covers emerging legal issues in IP, technology, commerce, and the arts. From the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts.

http://wjlta.wordpress.com/

Jul 13
EU Antitrust Policy: Favoring Innovation over the Googles’ of the World

EU Antitrust Policy: Favoring Innovation over the Googles’ of the World

By Amela Zukic As many of us have heard, the European Commission recently slapped Google with a 2.7-billon dollar antitrust fine for allegedly favoring its own comparison-shopping service, an illegal practice in the EU. Google now has 90 days…
Jul 11
Spotify Proposes $43 Million Settlement Class Action Lawsuit for Unlawful Distribution of Copyrighted Music

Spotify Proposes $43 Million Settlement Class Action Lawsuit for Unlawful Distribution of Copyrighted Music

By: Adam Roberts Popular music streaming service Spotify has agreed to pay $43.45 million to settle a class action lawsuit brought by a collection of songwriters and music copyright holders. The class plaintiffs allege that Spotify…
Jul 6
Texting Too Far

Texting Too Far

By Ari Robbins On Friday, June 16th, a Massachusetts Juvenile Court Judge found twenty-year old Michelle Carter guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of Conrad Roy III. Carter was found guilty of recklessly causing Roy III’s death.…

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Re:Marks on Copyright and…

Re:Marks on Copyright and Trademark

By DLA Piper.

http://www.remarksblog.com

Jul 10
Global Injunctions Available Against Search Engines, Rules Supreme Court of Canada

Global Injunctions Available Against Search Engines, Rules Supreme Court of Canada

By: Sangeetha Punniyamoorthy and Thomas Kurys (Toronto) The Supreme Court of Canada recently released a landmark decision in which a broad worldwide injunction was upheld restraining Google from including certain websites in its search…
Jun 19
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Trademark Act Disparagement Clause is Unconstitutional

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Trademark Act Disparagement Clause is Unconstitutional

By John Nading, David Kramer, James Stewart, and Alberto Zacapa The Supreme Court today struck down the disparagement clause of the Lanham Act as facially invalid under the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment, affirming the decision of…
Jun 8
WHAT’S IN A NAME? ISSUES FACING GENERIC NAMES AND MARKS

WHAT’S IN A NAME? ISSUES FACING GENERIC NAMES AND MARKS

By Melinda Upton and Claire Kermond (Sydney) In the retail and fashion industries, names and marks are a key element of the marketing strategies and longevity of brands. Using generic marks or names can land retailers and fashion…

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Eric Morton's Legal Blog

Provides insights into business and intellectual property issues.

http://ericmortonlaw.blogspot.com/

Jul 5
The Sky Report. Our newsletter for…

The Sky Report. Our newsletter for June 2016. The importance of use in trademarks. Use is everything.
Jun 3
May 2017 Newsletter - What is a family of trademark

May 2017 Newsletter - What is a family of trademark

Our latest newsletter - the May 2017 Sky Report Article is on trademark families.
Apr 18
Transfer on Death Deeds - The Sky Report April 2017

Transfer on Death Deeds - The Sky Report April 2017

Our latest newsletter, The Sky Report April 2017. Article on Transfer on Death Deeds and announcements of our newest attorney and new office. See more on our website www.clearskylaw.com

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PIT IP Tech Blog

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

http://pitiptechblog.com/

Jul 4
Pit IP Tech Blog Named Top 100 IP Blog

Pit IP Tech Blog Named Top 100 IP Blog

by: Robert Wagner, intellectual property attorney at the Pittsburgh law firm of Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C. (Robert Wagner on G+) We are pleased to announce that the Pit IP Tech Blog has been named one of the Top…
May 22
Supreme Court Reverses Federal Circuit Interpretation of Patent Venue: TC Heartland Holding Overturned

Supreme Court Reverses Federal Circuit Interpretation of Patent Venue: TC Heartland Holding Overturned

Posted by: Henry M. Sneath, Esq. – Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Pittsburgh, Pa. law firm Picadio Sneath Miller & Norton, P.C. (PSMN® and PSMNLaw®). Mr. Sneath is also an Adjunct…
Apr 19
Play-Doh is sniffing its way to scent mark

Play-Doh is sniffing its way to scent mark

By: Amber L. Reiner, associate at Picadio Sneath Miller and Norton, P.C. When someone mentions Play-Doh, what is the first thing you think of? Is it those flexible yellow containers? Perhaps it is the smooth and squishy…

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Throughout the Universe

Offers perspectives on law for the creative business. By Dane Johnson.

http://www.issbusinesslaw.com

Jun 30
Oregon Supreme Court upholds an expanded safe harbor in uninsured motorist claim

Oregon Supreme Court upholds an expanded safe harbor in uninsured motorist claim

Insurer may dispute both existence and extent of claimed injury caused by uninsured driver without risking attorney fees. In Spearman v. Progressive Classic Insurance Company, 361 Or 584 (2017), the Oregon Supreme Court recently expanded the…
May 8
Legal issues in the exhibition or sale of fine art on consignment

Legal issues in the exhibition or sale of fine art on consignment

Artists and art dealers should look closely at Oregon’s art consignment laws any time the work leaves the studio. Many artists aspire to show in respected galleries and be represented by reputable dealers. But venues like local cafes…
Dec 14
Automated calls could put brand marketers on the hook in civil action

Automated calls could put brand marketers on the hook in civil action

Telephone Consumer Protection Act makes prerecorded telemarketing a risky business An Oregon company has reportedly found itself haled into a Pennsylvania court, accused by one local plaintiff there of violating the Telephone Consumer…

Rank this Week: 2961

IPso Jure

UK and EU intellectual property developments

http://www.ipsojure.co.uk

Jun 30
Intellectual property and competition law

Intellectual property and competition law

Always an interesting topic ...Hemphill, C. Scott, Intellectual Property and Competition Law (May 9, 2017). Forthcoming, Oxford Handbook of Intellectual Property Law (Rochelle C. Dreyfuss & Justine Pila eds. 2017). Available at…
Jun 29
"The Great Intellectual Property Trade-Off"

"The Great Intellectual Property Trade-Off"

Tim Harford ("The Undercover Economist") is, I find, always worth reading, and here is his take on the intellectual property system via the BBC (the website article is based on a programme on the World Serve). Nothing new in saying…
Jun 27
Google in record fine for abuse of dominant position

Google in record fine for abuse of dominant position

Google has been fined a record €2.42 billion (more than twice as much as expected, and indeed twice as much as the "bung" given by the UK government to persuade the DUP to maintain it in office) for abusing its dominant position,…

Rank this Week: 782

Patent Challenges

By Norton, Rose, Fulbright. Provides reports, updates, commentary and insight on new decisions and other happenings related to post-issuance proceedings (IPR, PGR and CBM) at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the USPTO.

http://www.patentchallenges.com/

Jun 29
Federal Circuit clarifies what IPR petition must disclose to provide adequate notice to Patent Owner

Federal Circuit clarifies what IPR petition must disclose to provide adequate notice to Patent Owner

In In re NuVasive, Inc., the Federal Circuit clarified what constitutes adequate notice to a Patent Owner of “pertinent portions” of a prior art reference relied upon in an IPR petition. Case No. 2015-1672 (Fed. Cir. Nov. 9,…
Jun 15
CAFC requires weighing diligence evidence as a whole and rejects “scouring” for gap

CAFC requires weighing diligence evidence as a whole and rejects “scouring” for gap

In Perfect Surgical v. Olympus America, Inc., the Federal Circuit found harmful error in the PTAB’s diligence framework and conclusions, thereby potentially lowering the bar required to establish diligence in PTAB cases. Case No.…
Jun 8
No due process violation where PTAB “previews” new construction at oral hearing

No due process violation where PTAB “previews” new construction at oral hearing

In Intellectual Ventures II LLC v. Ericsson Inc.,[1] the Federal Circuit considered whether the PTAB’s adoption of a new claim construction in its Final Written Decision constitutes a violation of the parties’ due process.…

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IP Address

Covers Canadian intellectual property law. By Lorraine Fleck.

http://ipaddress.wordpress.com

Jun 28
Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Worldwide De-indexing Order against Google

Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Worldwide De-indexing Order against Google

Today, Canada’s Supreme Court upheld a worldwide interlocutory injunction against Google in Google Inc. v. Equustek Solutions Inc., 2017 SCC 34. The injunction ordered Google to de-index websites selling intellectual property infringing…
Jun 28
Chronology of the Google Inc. v. Equustek Solutions Inc. Litigation

Chronology of the Google Inc. v. Equustek Solutions Inc. Litigation

April 12, 2011 Equustek sues Datalink in British Columbia Supreme Court (BCSC) (B.C.’s court of first instance). September 23, 2011 BCSC grants an injunction ordering Datalink: 1. To return to Equustek any…
Nov 11
The latest Fleck & Chumak LLP IP ADDRESS newsletter is out.

The latest Fleck & Chumak LLP IP ADDRESS newsletter is out.

Topics covered include Canadian trademark reform delayed to 2018, patent & industrial design strategies, copyright and technological protection mechanisms, anti-spam, ad law & privacy: http://bit.ly/1QjjoDH.

Rank this Week: 4238

The Virginia Business Litigation…

The Virginia Business Litigation Blog

Covers news and updates in business litigation, IP, trademark, copyright law. By BerlikLaw, LLC.

http://www.virginiabusinesslitigationlawyer.com/

Jun 28
You Can Sue If Someone Intentionally Hacks Into Your Email

You Can Sue If Someone Intentionally Hacks Into Your Email

Unauthorized access to another’s email account can give rise to a variety of claims. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”), for example, prohibits a wide variety of improper computer activity, including unauthorized…
May 23
How To Sue for Fraud in Virginia

How To Sue for Fraud in Virginia

Actual fraud is defined in Virginia as a misrepresentation of a material fact, made knowingly and intentionally, with the intent to mislead another person, when the person to whom the misrepresentation was made reasonably relies on that…
Apr 22
Accessing Former Employer’s Google Account May Violate CFAA

Accessing Former Employer’s Google Account May Violate CFAA

Suppose your employer asks you to create a Google account for the company. So you do. You set up everything yourself: Google Drive, Google+, Gmail–the works. You even set the password to your dog’s name. All of Google’s…

Rank this Week: 1062

Wiemelt Knechtel Weblog

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

http://www.wiemeltlaw.com/id46.html

Jun 28
Constitutionality of Trademark Law's Scandalous Provision Remains Questionable after Supreme Court Decision Invalidating Disparagement Provision

Constitutionality of Trademark Law's Scandalous Provision Remains Questionable after Supreme Court Decision Invalidating Disparagement Provision
Jun 22
You can go disparage yourself (or others)!

You can go disparage yourself (or others)!
Mar 20
WIEMELT KNECHTEL again ranked among the "TOP PATENT FIRMS" in the U.S. by Intellectual Property Today

WIEMELT KNECHTEL again ranked among the "TOP PATENT FIRMS" in the U.S. by Intellectual Property Today

Rank this Week: 3629

Creative Law Network Blog

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

http://creativelawnetwork.com/updates/

Jun 27
Promoter 101 Podcast

Promoter 101 Podcast

The latest edition of Promoter 101 features Creative Law Network’s Dave Ratner alongside Ed Bicknell (the former manager of Dire Straits) and Ali Spagnola (comedian, musician and internet celebrity). Hosted by Emporium Presents’…
May 2
Promoter 101

Promoter 101

Promoter 101, the largest touring live entertainment podcast, features Creative Law Network’s Dave Ratner for this week’s episode. Dave joined Dan “Steiny” Steinberg and Luke Pierce (hosts of…
Apr 10
2017 Creative Industries Summit

2017 Creative Industries Summit

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Colorado Creative Industries will be hosting its annual Creative Industries Summit in Breckenridge on May 4th and 5th. This event takes…

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