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JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

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

http://jotwell.com/

Oct 20
The Non-Domination Principle in Fiduciary Law

The Non-Domination Principle in Fiduciary Law

Evan J. Criddle, Liberty in Loyalty: A Republican Theory of Fiduciary Law, 95 Tex. L. Rev. 993 (2017), available at SSRN.Alexander Boni-SaenzFiduciary law crosses many domains, but it is of particular import to the field of trusts and…
Oct 19
The Curious Case of the Disclaimer That Didn’t Bark

The Curious Case of the Disclaimer That Didn’t Bark

Victor P. Goldberg, The MacPherson-Henningsen Puzzle (2017), available at SSRN.John C.P. GoldbergIn The MacPherson-Henningsen Puzzle, Victor Goldberg juxtaposes two landmark product liability cases to identify an interesting historical…
Oct 18
Beyond the “Tax Loophole” Rhetoric

Beyond the “Tax Loophole” Rhetoric

Heather Field, A Taxonomy of Tax Loopholes, 55 Houston L. Rev. (forthcoming 2018), available at SSRN.Leigh OsofskyOne of the many obstacles in the way of productive governance these days is people talking past each other.…

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Journal of the Patent and…

Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society

Covers patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

http://jptos.org

Oct 20
Technology Unions: How Technology Employees Can Advocate For Internet Freedom, Privacy, Intellectual Property Reform, and the Greater Good

Technology Unions: How Technology Employees Can Advocate For Internet Freedom, Privacy, Intellectual Property Reform, and the Greater Good

Technology Unions: How Technology Employees Can Advocate For Internet Freedom, Privacy, Intellectual Property Reform, and the Greater GoodMartin SkladanyThe acute demand for programming, engineering, and scientific talent has put highly…
Aug 29
Are Means-Plus-Function Claims Reasonably Certain to Require Tables of Support?

Are Means-Plus-Function Claims Reasonably Certain to Require Tables of Support?

Are Means-Plus-Function Claims Reasonably Certain to Require Tables of Support?David OrangeThe most likely victims of the Supreme Court’s Nautilus v. Biosig decision appear unaware of their fate. When the Court explained that patent…
Aug 23
Patentee's Monetary Recovery From An Infringer - A Revisit

Patentee's Monetary Recovery From An Infringer - A Revisit

Patentee's Monetary Recovery From An Infringer - A RevisitRichard L. Stroup, Cecilia Sanabria, Kelly C. Lu, & Daniel G. Chung In 1977, the original article was published in this Journal, authored by a younger version of one of…

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K's law

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

http://k-slaw.blogspot.com/

May 21
Life Goes On

Life Goes On

I am aware of the following blogs that present decisions of the Boards of appeal on a regular basis:In English:• Jelle Terpsma publishes quite regularly on his EQE Tools website (here).• DeltaPatents has started blogging with 5…
Jan 8
Two More For The Road

Two More For The Road

Perhaps some of my orphaned readers intend to do some case law blogging or to explore the wonderful world of fresh DG3 decisions on their own. I thought they might find the following useful. I have prepared two short notes on how I…
Jan 6
Farewell

Farewell

As announced some time ago, I will become a member of the Boards of appeal in 2014, which means that I cannot be a case law blogger any more.I had the intention of continuing the blog for some more weeks, but as it turns out, I have run out…

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Kluwer Patent Blog

Provides information and news on European patent law. By Wolters Kluwer.

http://kluwerpatentblog.com

Oct 18
Heavy task lies ahead of Antonio Campinos as future EPO president

Heavy task lies ahead of Antonio Campinos as future EPO president

The appointment of Antonio Campinos as new president of the European Patent Organisation has had a cautious reception. Campinos was elected during a meeting of the Administrative Council of the EPO earlier this month. He will succeed the…
Oct 18
Kluwer Report Day 2: Sufficiently Plausible

Kluwer Report Day 2: Sufficiently Plausible

by Annsley Merelle Ward Plausibility has been a hot topic for a couple years, so it was no surprise the issue graced the roster for the Pharma Day series of panels at the AIPPI World Congress. Moderating the session, Juergen Meier (Vossius),…
Oct 18
Kluwer Report Day 1: The best kept (trade) secret – a real life scenario

Kluwer Report Day 1: The best kept (trade) secret – a real life scenario

by Dominic Adair The panel sessions of AIPPI Sydney 2017 opened in style with a blockbuster trade secrets double session. Chaired by Annsley Ward (Bristows) and Mark Ridgway (Allen & Overy) with panel guests Lucas Kenny (NetApp,…

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Kunkle Law Blog

Covers trademark, copyright and entertainment law. By Kenneth L. Kunkle.

http://kunklelaw.com/blog

Oct 18
Halloween Trademarks 2017 Edition

Halloween Trademarks 2017 Edition

While no one asked for it – here it is – 2017 Edition of Spooky Trademarks. SHRED BUNDY – Tasteless on so many levels LIFE AND DEATH – That’s just weird – listed services sound very…
Oct 13
Copyright Office Proposes Rule to Establish a Group Registration for Unpublished Work

Copyright Office Proposes Rule to Establish a Group Registration for Unpublished Work

NewsNet Issue 686 October 12, 2017 Copyright Office Proposes Rule to Establish a Group Registration for Unpublished Works The United States Copyright Office is proposing to create a new group registration option for a limited number of…
Oct 10
Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers – Q&A

Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers – Q&A

I’m a Teacher, so copyright laws don’t apply – Right?? Answer “Face to Face” exception Well – sometimes. While it is true that there are exceptions to the rules regarding use of copyright protected…

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Las Vegas Trademark Attorney

Covering the latest news and legal developments in trademark law. By Ryan Gile.

http://www.vegastrademarkattorney.com/

Feb 18
The Rat Pack is . . . Generic! -- Ninth Circuit Affirms Nevada District Court’s Decision that “The Rat Pack” is Generic in connection with “Rat Pack” tribute show

The Rat Pack is . . . Generic! -- Ninth Circuit Affirms Nevada District Court’s Decision that “The Rat Pack” is Generic in connection with “Rat Pack” tribute show

The title of this blog post could also be entitled “How I won at the Ninth Circuit without doing a thing.” On February 16, 2016, the Ninth Circuit issued its ruling in the appeal that was filed by TRP Entertainment, LLC,…
Apr 10
Sam’s Club Loses Motion to Dismiss David Yurman Trademark Lawsuit Based on First Sale Doctrine Defense

Sam’s Club Loses Motion to Dismiss David Yurman Trademark Lawsuit Based on First Sale Doctrine Defense

In September 2014, luxury jewelry designer David Yurman filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Sam’s Club over the alleged unauthorized sales of David Yurman jewelry at Sam’s Club stores. See David Yurman Enterprises…
Mar 16
Righthaven Remembered

Righthaven Remembered

It’s hard to believe that Righthaven, the company that was going to change the news media business by applying the patent lawsuit business model to the enforcement of copyrights, filed its first series of lawsuits five years to…

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Law & Disorder

The Art of Technology

http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/

Oct 20
Uber, Intel, and other tech firms will urge Congress to let “Dreamers” stay

Uber, Intel, and other tech firms will urge Congress to let “Dreamers” stay

Uber: "We plan to support Dreamers as long as they need help."
Oct 20
EPA says it won’t cut biofuel quotas after corn states push back

EPA says it won’t cut biofuel quotas after corn states push back

Agency will keep Renewable Fuel Standard despite earlier moves to help fossil fuels.
Oct 20
In its new timeline, Twitter will end revenge porn next week, hate speech in two

In its new timeline, Twitter will end revenge porn next week, hate speech in two

The company has laid out a "safety calendar" with changes through January.

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Law and Disorder: Performing Arts…

Law and Disorder: Performing Arts Division

Answers questions about basic legal and business issues, concepts, trends, problems, and practices important to the arts and entertainment field. By Goldstein & Guilliams PLC.

http://musicalamerica.com/mablogs/?cat=872

Sep 27
The impact of Trump’s revised travel ban won’t have much impact on the arts!

The impact of Trump’s revised travel ban won’t have much impact on the arts!

Just a quick update for those of you wondering about the arts implications of the revised travel ban: Aside from adding North Korea and Venezuela (with the latter not actually be a “real” ban) to the list, everything else is…
Sep 6
THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF A TRIBUTE BAND

THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF A TRIBUTE BAND

By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. We hope everyone had a great summer. Sorry we haven’t posted in a while, but we’ve been a bit “pre-occupied” with in the world of artist visas. It seems something changes every time…
Mar 17
WHY ARE ARTISTS BEING DENIED ENTRY INTO THE US? HOW DID IT COME TO THIS AND WHO DO WE BLAME?

WHY ARE ARTISTS BEING DENIED ENTRY INTO THE US? HOW DID IT COME TO THIS AND WHO DO WE BLAME?

By Brian Taylor Goldstein, Esq. By now, you should all be aware that the incidents of artists and performers from a wide range of nationalities arriving in the United States as visitors (either on visitor visas (B-1/B-2) or…

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Law Office of Dan Rogers

Covers news and law in the area of video games, digital law, privacy, and technology.

http://dlr-law.com/writings--pubs.html

Aug 26
meet my $3000 facial cream

meet my $3000 facial cream

I KNOW THIS SOUNDS CRAZY, but I just bought a $3000 facial cream. Actually, it's a bit more complicated, but this story demonstrates the brokenness of our healthcare system.IN SEARCH OF A CUREThe saga began yesterday when my…
Aug 25
meet my $3000 face cream

meet my $3000 face cream

I KNOW THIS SOUNDS CRAZY, but I just bought a $3000 face cream. Actually, it's a bit more complicated, and I didn't pay the full price, but it clearly demonstrates how broken our healthcare industry really is.IN SEARCH OF A…
Jan 20
GENERAL PATTON’S FINAL BATTLE - PUBLICITY RIGHTS OF DEPARTED CELEBRITIES IN VIDEO GAMES

GENERAL PATTON’S FINAL BATTLE - PUBLICITY RIGHTS OF DEPARTED CELEBRITIES IN VIDEO GAMES

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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/

Oct 20
“Errant text messages cost the Buffalo Bills millions”—the Rise of TCPA Litigation

“Errant text messages cost the Buffalo Bills millions”—the Rise of TCPA Litigation

By Craig Dammeier In April of 2014, the Buffalo Bills settled a two-year federal court case in Florida for a cool $3 million dollars. Their mistake? Sending three more text messages over a 14-day period than a fan had agreed to. Mr. Jerry…
Oct 18
Antitrust Implications of Amazon’s Purported New Delivery Service

Antitrust Implications of Amazon’s Purported New Delivery Service

By Gardner Reed Amazon’s recent acquisition of Whole Foods has renewed the debate surrounding the proper role of antitrust regulation. The traditional approach to antitrust law aims to protect consumers by keeping prices down and…
Oct 17
Sharing Is Not Always Easy – An Analysis of Sharing Data Between the Public and Private Sector

Sharing Is Not Always Easy – An Analysis of Sharing Data Between the Public and Private Sector

By Isaac Prevost Traffic data plays an important role for public agencies concerned with traffic management and infrastructure. We’re seeing seeing private companies collect more and more of this data, occasionally resulting in…

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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

Oct 17
Arctic Opportunities: Exploring New Passages for Business Growth in the Arctic & North Atlantic

Arctic Opportunities: Exploring New Passages for Business Growth in the Arctic & North Atlantic

Changes in the shipping routes have placed Maine businesses on the doorstep of the Arctic and Northern Europe. Thanks to the addition of Eimskip, it now costs less to ship a container to Norway than it does to truck it to Maryland. On…
Sep 25
Lawyers on Tap: Risk Management Podcast Serie

Lawyers on Tap: Risk Management Podcast Serie

In a special three-part miniseries for the Verrill Voices podcast, attorney Jonathan Dunitz discusses risk management for breweries and brewpubs with a successful brewery owner, a leading insurance agent in the craft beverage industry, and an…
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…

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Le blog du droit europeen des…

Le blog du droit europeen des brevets

Covers European patent law (in French).

http://europeanpatentcaselaw.blogspot.com/

Oct 19
Offres d'emploi

Offres d'emploi

Kirkpatrick is a leading Intellectual Property firm, established in Belgium since 1852. Our multilingual engineers and lawyers provide advices on issues related to patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, licenses, domain names and other IP…
Oct 18
Offre d'emploi

Offre d'emploi

Lassé(e) des bouchons et des transports bondés ? Envie d’air des montagnes et de ciel bleu ? A.P.I. Conseil recherche pour son siège à Pau un(e) ingénieur Brevet ayant 2 à 4 ans…
Oct 17
T231/13 : présentation d'information

T231/13 : présentation d'information

La revendication 1 de la première requête subsidiaire était ainsi libellée: A process operatively coupled to a microscope device, the device configured to calculate values for variables wherein the variables…

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Legal Dispatches

By Emiily Maruja Bass.

http://basslaw.wordpress.com/

Jun 27
The Justices Are Not Writing On A Blank Slate

The Justices Are Not Writing On A Blank Slate

When legal scholars consider instances over the past 25 years in which the Supreme Court has struck down federal legislation as unconstitutional, two cases come up most frequently: United States v Lopez, 514 U.S. 549 (1995), and United States…
Jun 27
The Justices Are Not Writing On A Blank Slate

The Justices Are Not Writing On A Blank Slate

When legal scholars consider instances over the past 25 years in which the Supreme Court has struck down federal legislation as unconstitutional, two cases come up most frequently: United States v Lopez, 514 U.S. 549 (1995), and United States…
May 30
Health Care Reform: Has The Supreme Court Already Embraced The Individual Mandate?

Health Care Reform: Has The Supreme Court Already Embraced The Individual Mandate?

Is President Obama’s health-care law dead? Ever since the United States Supreme Court heard arguments about its constitutionality in late March, speculation has been rife that, at a minimum, the Justices will strike down the individual…

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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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LeJune Law Firm Blog

Covers copyright infringement issues.

http://www.copyrightsuit.net

Mar 27
Photographer’s copyright lawsuit calls Bauer ethics into question

Photographer’s copyright lawsuit calls Bauer ethics into question

Jim Olive has spent the better part of his career stepping onto helicopters with a camera and gyro-stabilizer in hand, fighting against gravity to get that slow-shutter shot of his signature nighttime skyline. His fifty-year experience as a…
Aug 15
About Copyright Infringement

About Copyright Infringement

A copyright is a form of protection granted to the author of an original work. This work could be a song, a painting, a picture, poetry, movies, software, books, and even architecture. If you have created an original work and ……
Aug 1
Oracle v Google – Patent, then Copyright Suit

Oracle v Google – Patent, then Copyright Suit

Oracle sued Google for both patent and copyright infringement, alleging that Google’s Android smartphone operating system was too similar to its proprietary software. The jury determined that Google did not infringe Oracle’s…

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Lenz Blog

Covers copyright, patents, and WTO.

http://k.lenz.name/LB

Oct 7
Harry 2x

Harry 2x

Imagine a book about “Harry” (I have one particular in mind). Imagine that it is leading in the market place, having found billions of fans. Imagine that the copyright has been transferred by the author to some big publishing and…
Oct 3
Bitcoin Theft Directive Proposal

Bitcoin Theft Directive Proposal

The EU Commission recently proposed a Directive on combating fraud and counterfeiting of non-cash means of payment. Article 4 (a) would require Member States that the following is punishable as a criminal offence: theft or…
Sep 25
“FreeSociety” Anarchist State Project

“FreeSociety” Anarchist State Project

Roger Ver is now in the business of founding new states. I recall that he was a positive force for Bitcoin a couple of years ago, before moving along to the Bcash altcoin. His current state founding project is called “Free…

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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/

Oct 10
Une soirée cinéma pour lever des fonds?

Une soirée cinéma pour lever des fonds?

Ça y est, l’année scolaire bat son plein, et toutes sortes d’activités sont lancées pour financer les activités des élèves. Une des activités les plus populaires est la…
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…

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Lewis and Roca Intellectual…

Lewis and Roca Intellectual Property Blog

Covers recent developments and noteworthy happenings in the area of Intellectual Property with a focus on the gaming, entertainment or hospitality industries.

https://blog.lrrc.com/ip/

Oct 18
Federal Circuit Makes it Easier to Amend Patent Claims in Post-Grant IPR Challenge

Federal Circuit Makes it Easier to Amend Patent Claims in Post-Grant IPR Challenge

It is fairly common nowadays for a party accused of patent infringement to file a petition in the United States Patent and Trademark Office requesting Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) of the asserted patent. This is a procedure for…
Sep 28
Interpreting the On-Sale Bar Under the AIA

Interpreting the On-Sale Bar Under the AIA

In Helsinn Healthcare S.A., v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., 855 F.3d 1356 (Fed. Cir. 2017), the Federal Circuit interpreted, for the first time, what constitutes an “on-sale” bar under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) of the Leahy-Smith…
Aug 24
Can You Trademark the Color Yellow for Cheerios?

Can You Trademark the Color Yellow for Cheerios?

“There is no blue without yellow and without orange.” — Vincent Van Gogh (June 1888). It is extremely difficult to secure trademark rights to a single color. Success stories are few and far between. Recently, General Mills,…

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Lexero Law Firm Blog

Covers domain names, privacy, and intellectual property.

http://www.lexero.com/blog

Feb 26
What is Litigation?

What is Litigation?

Litigation is the legal process through which the plaintiff and defendant (litigants) argue their side in court to achieve a specific outcome (monetary award, injunction to stop use of patented invention, avoidance of paying a settlement,…
Jan 16
Understanding Patent Litigation

Understanding Patent Litigation

If you’ve been accused of ‘stealing’ a patented invention, you may face a myriad of legal obstacles that could result in the loss of time and money for your business due to fighting the charges brought against you. Patents…
Apr 4
Mediation and Arbitration: Alternatives to Litigation

Mediation and Arbitration: Alternatives to Litigation

Litigation is not the only option when it comes to reaching a settlement with another party. Litigants can agree to other means such as mediation or arbitration to reach an agreement that’s fair for both sides. Unfortunately, once a…

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LibraryLaw Blog

Covers issues concerning libraries and the law. By Peter Hirtle, Raizel Liebler, Mary Minow and Susan Nevelow Mart.

http://blog.librarylaw.com/librarylaw/

Nov 16
Libraries that want to protect themselves…

Libraries that want to protect themselves from copyright lawsuits should take this action before December 1. This is the safe harbor that libraries get if a patron posts copyrighted content on a library site (such as comments on a library...
Dec 1
Was CCC formed "at the suggestion of Congress"?

Was CCC formed "at the suggestion of Congress"?

As I was reading Roy Kaufmann’s testimony on behalf of the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) at the recent Congressional hearing on "Copyright Issues in Education and for the Visually Impaired," I was struck by CCC’s boilerplate…
Jul 24
What the University of Arkansas controversy can teach us about archival permission practice

What the University of Arkansas controversy can teach us about archival permission practice

(By Peter Hirtle) By now most archivists and many librarians will have heard something about the controversy concerning the use of material found in Special Collections at the University of Arkansas. Researchers from the Washington Free…

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Lightbulb Blog by Dilanchian

Covers intellectual property law and business law from an Australian perspective. By Dilanchian Lawyers and Consultants.

http://www.dilanchian.com.au/legal-advice

Feb 28
Social media lawyer favours online collaboration

Social media lawyer favours online collaboration

Web developments are providing new possibilities for collaboration. They involve new ways of using blogs, portals, extranets, intranets, podcasts, wikis or other forms of what might be broadly termed social media or social software. You could…
Feb 28
Social media and the law - book review

Social media and the law - book review

Social media is an inevitable and integral part of the lives of most individuals around the world seeking to communicate and share information. In terms of businesses and other organisations, social media is largely a marketing channel…
Feb 28
Letter of Demand Specie

Letter of Demand Specie

Sending a letter of demand (cease and desist letter) is like laying the foundation of a very tall building. Everything that follows in that dispute is built upon that foundation. For disagreements with customers, clients, suppliers, service…

Rank this Week: 1300

Likelihood of Confusion

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

http://www.likelihoodofconfusion.com

Oct 16
Failure to …. whatever (corrected and updated)

Failure to …. whatever (corrected and updated)

“Failure to function as a trademark” is a favorite topic around here, and it’s getting more and more attention. Except when it’s not. What am I talking about? Even I...
Oct 4
Meater meets antimeater

Meater meets antimeater

Originally posted 2006-03-23 23:45:02. Republished by Blog Post PromoterWired News: Finding Humor in Meat Patents: “Meat patents”? Taken individually, patents can be humorous in themselves. But taken as a whole,...
Oct 4
How Supreme Skateboard plays the edge

How Supreme Skateboard plays the edge

Originally posted 2010-06-01 08:35:04. Republished by Blog Post PromoterThe new Case Clothesed blog out of New York Law School has a very interesting, if lightly sourced, piece about how Supreme Skateboard...

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Likely to be Confused - The Softer…

Likely to be Confused - The Softer Side of IP Law

Highlights recent appellate court decisions involving trademark, trade dress, copyright, and related issues. By Tom Casagrande.

http://secondarymeaning.blogspot.com/

Feb 4
Ending this blog.

Ending this blog.

Since I now work for the USPTO, I believe it's imprudent to continue commenting on these appellate decisions, so I have decided to stop blogging on IP matters. But feel free to drop by my wine blog at http://bighousewine.blogspot.com. No…
Nov 10
2d Cir.: Nike's broad covenant-not-to-sue for TM infringement kills jurisdiction over invalidity/cancellation DJ under MedImmune test

2d Cir.: Nike's broad covenant-not-to-sue for TM infringement kills jurisdiction over invalidity/cancellation DJ under MedImmune test

Nike was recently rewarded for pulling a potentially risky litigation move: trying to avoid a troublesome DJ/cancellation counterclaim by unilaterally issuing a broad covenant-not-to-sue. This move is a little like surrendering without…
Oct 25
1st Circuit: Insurance Policy "Antitrust Exclusion" Also Excludes False Advertising/Labeling Claim

1st Circuit: Insurance Policy "Antitrust Exclusion" Also Excludes False Advertising/Labeling Claim

The First Circuit recently held that an insurer was not required to defend and indemnify its insured against claims for misleading product labeling.Accused of deceptive trade practices, false and misleading advertising, and deceptive labeling…

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Lipton, Weinberger & Husick Blog

Covers intellectual property issues. By Adam G. Garson.

http://www.garson-law.com/blog

Oct 13
© 2017 Solid Oak Sketches?

© 2017 Solid Oak Sketches?

If you are a regular reader of our newsletter, you may recall that in 2014 we wrote about a copyright case involving Mike Tyson’s Maori-inspired facial tattoo. In that case, the tattoo artist, Victor Whitmill, sued Warner…
Oct 6
Ask Dr. Copyright – Lawyers Must Learn Cybersecurity

Ask Dr. Copyright – Lawyers Must Learn Cybersecurity

Dear Doc: I’m an attorney, and like most other lawyers, I went to law school because just the thought of taking organic chemistry in college gave me the dry heaves. Now the state Supreme Court has added a new rule that all lawyers have…
Sep 22
Ask Dr. Copyright about What is Intellectual Property

Ask Dr. Copyright about What is Intellectual Property

Dear Doc: At times, you write about copyrights. At other times, you write about patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and other legal mumbo-jumbo. I’m confused. What’s all of that got to do with intellectual property? Signed,…

Rank this Week: 532

Los Angeles Intellectual Property…

Los Angeles Intellectual Property Trademark Attorney Blog

Includes topics such as copyright litigation, licensing, patent litigation, TTAB, trademark applications, and trademark litigation. By Los Angeles, California intellectual property lawyer, Milord A. Keshishian.

http://www.iptrademarkattorney.com/

May 4
I'm Speaking At Bridgeport's Trade Secrets CLE Seminar

I'm Speaking At Bridgeport's Trade Secrets CLE Seminar

On May 8, 2015, I have the pleasure of speaking at Bridgeport Continuing Education's "Trade Secret and Employee Mobility" seminar. For a list of the distinguished speakers and topics, click here . I will be speaking about the intersection…
May 4
I'm Speaking At Bridgeport's Trade Secrets CLE Seminar

I'm Speaking At Bridgeport's Trade Secrets CLE Seminar

On May 8, 2015, I have the pleasure of speaking at Bridgeport Continuing Education's "Trade Secret and Employee Mobility" seminar. For a list of the distinguished speakers and topics, click here . I will be speaking about the…
May 4
I’m Speaking At Bridgeport’s Trade Secrets CLE Seminar

I’m Speaking At Bridgeport’s Trade Secrets CLE Seminar

On May 8, 2015, I have the pleasure of speaking at Bridgeport Continuing Education’s “Trade Secret and Employee Mobility” seminar. For a list of the distinguished speakers and topics, click here . I will be speaking about…

Rank this Week: 3939

LoTempio Law Blog

Covers patents, trademarks and copyright news. By Vincent G. LoTempio.

http://www.lotempiolaw.com/

Oct 20
Lu Anne Puett: An Investment Worth Pursuing

Lu Anne Puett: An Investment Worth Pursuing

The Lady Licensor For an inventor’s patented product to make it in today’s world of retail sales, product development, and investment, you need a great product, and someone with the ability to brand through trademark and market…
Oct 6
Patent transfers and Inter Partes Review.

Patent transfers and Inter Partes Review.

Big companies seem to always have legal matters to deal with. Apple, one of the most famous manufacturers of electronic goods, has been hit with another lawsuit. Is it a case concerning Apple’s highly anticipated product, the new iPhone…
Sep 22
Patentable Subject Matter

Patentable Subject Matter

If you are an inventor, you may have thought about protecting your inventions. But what protections are available? One form of protection is to patent your invention. Patenting an invention confers the rights to exclude others from making,…

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MBBP's Good Company

Covers news, events and developments in business, intellectual property, employment law. By Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton.

http://blogmbbp.wordpress.com

Oct 17
Six MBBP Attorneys Selected for 2017 Super Lawyers / Rising Stars List

Six MBBP Attorneys Selected for 2017 Super Lawyers / Rising Stars List

Super Lawyers, “a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement,” has named their selections for Super…
Oct 12
Amanda Schreyer Speaking on Social Influencers Panel for the Copyright Society of the USA

Amanda Schreyer Speaking on Social Influencers Panel for the Copyright Society of the USA

Curious about who social influencers are and how they develop their careers and business relationships with brands and services? Don’t miss MBBP intellectual property attorney Amanda Schreyer on the Copyright Society of the USA’s…
Oct 11
Behind the Curtain: An inside look into the operations of VC firms – MBBP Venture Capital Event, November 7

Behind the Curtain: An inside look into the operations of VC firms – MBBP Venture Capital Event, November 7

Our venture capital event, Behind the Curtain: an inside look into the operations of VC firms, will be held on Tuesday, November 7 from 4:30-6pm at the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC). Moderated by corporate attorney Mike…

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Media Beak

Covers media law, ethics and intellectual property law. By Ed Forbes.

http://mediabeak.blogspot.com/

Feb 3
Libel season opens: Michelle Keegan v Mirror; Russell Brand v Sun on Sunday; J K Rowling v Daily Mail

Libel season opens: Michelle Keegan v Mirror; Russell Brand v Sun on Sunday; J K Rowling v Daily Mail

The 2014 Libel season kicks off in style with three separate actions against three tabloids. As revealed by the Huffington Post today the main tabloids account for the majority of complaints to the Press Complaints Commission - the…
Jan 30
Italian court reinstates Knox and Sollecito guilty verdicts in Kercher murder

Italian court reinstates Knox and Sollecito guilty verdicts in Kercher murder

The retrial of Knox and Sollecito for the murder of Metedith Kercher has returned a guilty verdict and seen the sentence increased. Latest from BBC News http://bbc.in/LffAnLThe verdict was received as a shock by some while welcomed by others…
Jan 23
2014 Edelman Trust Barometer - trust in government 'decimated' - trust in media dented but still credible

2014 Edelman Trust Barometer - trust in government 'decimated' - trust in media dented but still credible

The 14th Edelman Trust Barometer was unveiled to the great and good at Davos this week – as well as to the rest of us.The 2014 Edelman Trust Barometer revealed that the biggest decline was trust in government and business. While business…

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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/

Oct 13
Press Release: Prof. John Rizvi, Esq., Book Signing Event for Inventors at Barnes & Noble

Press Release: Prof. John Rizvi, Esq., Book Signing Event for Inventors at Barnes & Noble

Fort Lauderdale, FL., Nov 11, 2017 / press release / – Barnes & Noble will be hosting a book-signing event with leading patent attorney, Prof. John Rizvi, Esq., author of two best-sellers Think & Grow Rich For Inventors…
Aug 30
The Biggest Challenges You Will Face as a Medical Device Inventor

The Biggest Challenges You Will Face as a Medical Device Inventor

After two decades working with incredible medical entrepreneurs around the country, I would like to share you with you some of the most challenging aspects of getting your new medical device invention to market. Bear in mind that although…
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…

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Military Veterans' Lawyer Blog

Covers veterans affairs, consumer law, and other legal topics catering to U.S. military veterans. By the Law Offices of Robert B. Goss, P.C.

http://www.militaryveteranlawyer.com/

Jan 12
The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

Learn the one important step all active-duty military should take to ensure full benefits compensation for themselves and their families. The post The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take appeared first on Military…
Jan 12
The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

Learn the one important step all active-duty military should take to ensure full benefits compensation for themselves and their families. The post The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take appeared first on Military…
Jan 12
The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take

Learn the one important step all active-duty military should take to ensure full benefits compensation for themselves and their families. The post The One Simple Step All Active-Duty Military Personnel Should Take appeared first on Military…

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Music & Copyright's Blog

Covers global copyright and legal issues affecting the music industry.

http://musicandcopyright.wordpress.com

Oct 11
New issue of Music & Copyright with Japan country report

New issue of Music & Copyright with Japan country report

The latest issue of Music & Copyright is now available for subscribers to download. Here are some of the highlights. Midyear trade results suggest a very big year for global recorded-music sales With all the world’s major…
Sep 13
New issue of Music & Copyright with Mexico country report

New issue of Music & Copyright with Mexico country report

The latest issue of Music & Copyright is now available for subscribers to download. Here are some of the highlights. Final judgment and permanent injunction filing details the end of Youtube-mp3.org Almost exactly one year ago, the RIAA,…
Sep 1
New issue of Music & Copyright

New issue of Music & Copyright

The latest issue of Music & Copyright is now available for subscribers to download. Here are some of the highlights. Recorded-music sales in Japan head for lengthy period of stagnation The Japanese music trade association, the RIAJ, has…

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nerdlaw.org

Covers intellectual property and technology news.

http://www.nerdlaw.org/

Jun 17
FDA Sued For Its Failure To Regulate Shellfish Bacteria

FDA Sued For Its Failure To Regulate Shellfish Bacteria

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is bracing for a legal battle after public attorney Julie Murray filed the complaint at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). The case was filed late May at the U.S. District Court for…
May 20
Medical Mistakes: The Third Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.

Medical Mistakes: The Third Leading Cause of Death in the U.S.

In May of 2015, Deborah Craven underwent surgery to have a mass removed from her eighth rib. According to a statement filed by Yale-New Haven hospital with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, the incorrect rib, however, was removed.…
Apr 19
When Birth Control Pills Fail to Prevent Pregnancy

When Birth Control Pills Fail to Prevent Pregnancy

Of the 177 women who took contraceptive pills made by the manufacturers of Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, 113 still got pregnant with 94 of these women deciding to deliver their child. Qualitest and its manufacturers committed the mistake 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

Oct 13
Supreme Court Denies Appeals of Notable Data Scraping, Computer Fraud Decisions from Ninth Circuit

Supreme Court Denies Appeals of Notable Data Scraping, Computer Fraud Decisions from Ninth Circuit

This past week, the Supreme Court denied the petitions for certiorari in two noteworthy Ninth Circuit decisions that had interpreted the scope of liability under the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in the context of wrongful…
Oct 5
Ninth Circuit Rejects Claim That Amazon’s Terms and Conditions Are an Unconscionable Contract

Ninth Circuit Rejects Claim That Amazon’s Terms and Conditions Are an Unconscionable Contract

In an unpublished opinion, the Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s ruling that had sent a putative class action against Amazon over its pricing practices to arbitration, as per Amazon’s terms of service. (Wiseley v. Amazon.com,…
Oct 5
LinkedIn Files Opening Brief with Ninth Circuit in Closely-Watched Data Scraping Dispute with hiQ

LinkedIn Files Opening Brief with Ninth Circuit in Closely-Watched Data Scraping Dispute with hiQ

In a new development in an important scraping dispute, LinkedIn appealed the lower court’s decision to grant a preliminary injunction compelling LinkedIn to disable any technical measures it had employed to block the defendant’s…

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New York Copyright Attorney

Covers New York copyright law and surrounding issues. By Stone Law, P.C.

http://newyorkcopyrightattorney.com/

Mar 25
Are Silent Films Still Protected by Copyright?

Are Silent Films Still Protected by Copyright?

Film enthusiasts may be familiar with the silent film Safety Last! Starring Harold Lloyd, this film debuted in 1923. Even those who are not familiar with the movie may recognize the iconic scene where Lloyd is dangling from the…
Mar 25
Are Silent Films Still Protected by Copyright?

Are Silent Films Still Protected by Copyright?

Film enthusiasts may be familiar with the silent film S […]
Jan 17
DMCA Takedown Used to Quash Negative YouTube Review

DMCA Takedown Used to Quash Negative YouTube Review

If you were to search YouTube for reviews of video games, you would hit countless results. Some channels have been able to rise above the other in terms of subscribers and consequently can be targeted for their negative reviews. …

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New York Trademark Attorney Blog

Covers intellectual property law. By Nikki Siesel, Esq. of the Law Offices Of Joseph C. Messina.

http://www.newyorktrademarkattorneyblog.com/

Oct 13
A Single DuPont Factor May Be Dispositive In A 2(d) Refusal

A Single DuPont Factor May Be Dispositive In A 2(d) Refusal

In a very recent Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “Board”) decision, there was a reversal of a 2(d) refusal. See our webpage entitled, Likelihood Of Confusion Refusals, for more information on the likelihood of confusion…
Sep 27
TTAB Finds: Failure To Function As A Trademark And Merely Descriptive

TTAB Finds: Failure To Function As A Trademark And Merely Descriptive

In this recent Trademark Trial and Appeal Board decision, In re Fowles Wine Pty Ltd., Serial No. 79157017 (September 15, 2017) [not precedential], the Board affirmed the refusal of the Examining Attorney. The interesting aspect to this…
Sep 8
The TTAB Reverses A Refusal Relying On The Something More Standard

The TTAB Reverses A Refusal Relying On The Something More Standard

Earlier this summer the Board relied on the “Something More” standard in reversing a refusal to register a trademark for beer. See In re Iron Hill Brewery, LLC, Serial No. 86682532 (July 28, 2017). The Applicant was seeking to…

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Nigerian Law Intellectual Property…

Nigerian Law Intellectual Property Watch

An online repository for intellectual property articles, papers and news.

http://www.nlipw.com/

Oct 16
Morocco Increases Intellectual Property Official Fee

Morocco Increases Intellectual Property Official Fee

The Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) recently announced an increase in the official fees for all Intellectual Property related matters. The increase, which became effective on October 1, 2017, affects trademarks,…
Oct 9
Ending Soon: Call for Applications for Women Deliver Young Leaders Program 2018

Ending Soon: Call for Applications for Women Deliver Young Leaders Program 2018

Applications for the 2018 class of Women Deliver Young Leaders are now open. Women Deliver will be accepting 300 young advocates for the next class of Young Leaders. WHAT IS THE WOMEN DELIVER YOUNG LEADERS [...] The post Ending Soon: Call for…
Oct 7
Nigeria Deposits Four Copyright Treaty Ratification Instruments at WIPO

Nigeria Deposits Four Copyright Treaty Ratification Instruments at WIPO

Nigeria recently deposited four Instruments of Ratification of copyright treaties at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The instruments were deposited during the on-going…

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ninetyfiveyears

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

http://www.95years.com

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

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

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

Is Urban Outfitters Breaking the Law by Copying Designs?

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

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

Cafe Hon is a Baltimore restaurant.

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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/

Oct 15
Copyright in Photographs - Pablo Star Media Ltd v Bowen

Copyright in Photographs - Pablo Star Media Ltd v Bowen

Author JaggeryLicence: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2-0Source Wikipedia Jane Lambert Pablo Star Media Ltd v Bowen [2017] EWHC 2541 (IPEC) (13 Oct 2017) The above photograph is of a pub in Tenby where Dylan…
Oct 13
Construction of Terms in Cross-Licensing Agreements: Koninklijke Philips N.V. v Asustek Computer Incorporation and Other

Construction of Terms in Cross-Licensing Agreements: Koninklijke Philips N.V. v Asustek Computer Incorporation and Other

Author Milkerfish Source Wikipedia Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication Court of Appeal (Lady Justice Arden and Lord Justices Kitchin and Floyd) Koninklijke Philips N.V. v Asustek Computer…
Oct 8
FRAND

FRAND

Jane Lambert FRAND stands for "fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory". It refers to the terms upon which the owner of a patent for an invention that is essential to a standard ("standard essential patent" or…

Rank this Week: 827

NOLA Patent

Covers patent, copyright, and trademark law. By Matt Miller.

http://www.nolapatent.com/blog

Aug 29
Ain’t Dere No More

Ain’t Dere No More

New Orleans is full of old companies and brand names that simply ain’t dere no more. Can someone besides the original company make the old brand come back? Sometimes, the answer is yes, other times, the answer is no.…
Apr 19
What is Bitcoin – Part 2 – Practical Benefit

What is Bitcoin – Part 2 – Practical Benefit

This is Part 2 of a Series on Bitcoin. Click to read Part 1 – What is Bitcoin?, where I discuss what Bitcoin is and give a basic overview of how it works. This post assumes some basic familiarity with… Read more › The…
Sep 28
What is Bitcoin?

What is Bitcoin?

Over the past few years, you may have seen one of many news stories about something called Bitcoin (). Here are just a few of them: L.A. hospital forced to pay $17,000 in bitcoin ransom to get medical records back… Read more…

Rank this Week: 467

NorCal IP

Covers notable new case filings and verdicts within the Northern District of California. By Orrick.

http://blogs.orrick.com/norcal-ip/

Oct 16
Orrick Event (Santa Monica) – Understanding your IP

Orrick Event (Santa Monica) – Understanding your IP

It takes more than a great idea to develop a viable product. Startups need to develop an intellectual property (IP) strategy in order to protect, commercialize and monetize their business. Join a group of Orrick’s tech and…
Oct 13
Hatch Hints at Changes to Patent Law

Hatch Hints at Changes to Patent Law

A Look Forward on Patent Reform, Senator Orrin Hatch, October 2, 2017 Patent law reform legislation reminds us of a horror movie zombie: it’s never truly dead. A recent post from Utah Senator Orrin Hatch is the latest…
Oct 9
Is It Too Late For Velcro to Hook the Public on Hook and Loop?

Is It Too Late For Velcro to Hook the Public on Hook and Loop?

In an effort to protect itself against genericide—the death of a trademark because the brand name becomes synonymous with the type of product—Velcro’s legal department released a video two weeks ago pleading with the public…

Rank this Week: 964

North Carolina Journal of Law &…

North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology

Features legal scholarship in law and technology topics, including intellectual property law, cyberspace law, environmental law, criminal law, health law, and privacy law.

http://ncjolt.org/

Oct 13
Who Pays for Climate Change? Do Courts have a Say?

Who Pays for Climate Change? Do Courts have a Say?

Change is expensive. Whether you’re settling into a new apartment or buying warm clothes for the winter, it takes effort to adapt to changing circumstances. Global changes, then, come with a hefty price tag. It is common knowledge that…
Oct 13
Distributed Generation: An Alternative Path for Puerto Rico’s Energy Future

Distributed Generation: An Alternative Path for Puerto Rico’s Energy Future

Although it has been about three weeks since Hurricane Maria ravaged through Puerto Rico, nearly 90 percent of the island is still without electricity. Puerto Rico’s power company (Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority or PREPA) had no…
Oct 13
A Brave New World: Use of Biometric Identifiers and RFID Chips in the Workplace Causes a Stir

A Brave New World: Use of Biometric Identifiers and RFID Chips in the Workplace Causes a Stir

Most people are familiar with the phrase “punching the clock” as a way of saying that they have checked into work and are now on duty for their job. However, only the few that have actually used a time clock or have seen them in…

Rank this Week: 3741

Now, Why Didn't I Think of That?

Covers patents, trademarks, copyright, and intellectual property. By Sander Gelsing.

http://www.gelsing.ca/blog

Sep 21
Canadian Representative for Service – Foreign Inventor

Canadian Representative for Service – Foreign Inventor

For many years, section 29 of the Canadian Patent Act required that a foreign (non-Canadian) patent applicant appoint a legal representative in Canada. Although this was not of concern to our foreign clients, because we act as their…
Apr 2
What is a Patent

What is a Patent

A patent is the grant to a patentee, or inventor, of an exclusive right, privilege and liberty of making, constructing or using the invention and selling it to others to be used. In Canada the legal owner of an invention can obtain a patent…
Apr 1
What is a Trademark

What is a Trademark

A trade-mark can consist of a word, slogan, logo, symbol, design or any combination thereof, adopted and used by a manufacturer or merchant to identify his or her goods or services and to distinguish them from those manufactured and sold by…

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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 […]

Rank this Week: 3499

OC Patent Lawyer

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

http://ocpatentlawyer.com

Oct 20
How to establish USE of system claim to establish patent infringement?

How to establish USE of system claim to establish patent infringement?

A system claim is a claim directed to a system having a number of different components that work together. In Intellectual Ventures I LLC v. Motorola Mobility LLC (Fed. Cir. 2017), the patent claim being litigated was a system…
Oct 10
Preparing Drawings for a Utility Patent Application

Preparing Drawings for a Utility Patent Application

The drawings for a utility patent application are one of the most important parts of the patent application. The drawings are a quick, easy way to establish some understanding of what to expect if one were to spend time reading the utility…
Oct 3
Causal nexus requirement of the irreparable injury factor

Causal nexus requirement of the irreparable injury factor

Four factors for a permanent injunction To secure a permanent injunction, the patent owner must demonstrate that four factors favor issuance of the permanent injunction. These four factors include (1) that it has suffered an irreparable…

Rank this Week: 4652

Orange Book Blog

Covers patent and FDA law, including authorized generics, biogenerics, Hatch-Waxman litigation and Orange Book patent listing/delisting. By Aaron F. Barkoff.

http://www.orangebookblog.com/

Oct 6
Functional Claiming of Antibodies: (Continue to) Proceed With Caution

Functional Claiming of Antibodies: (Continue to) Proceed With Caution

CAFC holds that later-developed antibody species may be evidence that a claimed antibody genus is invalid for lack of written description, and casts doubt on the “antibody exception” Amgen Inc. v. Sanofi, No. 2017-1480 (Fed. Cir.…
May 24
Meet the McAndrews Team at BIO 2016!

Meet the McAndrews Team at BIO 2016!

The McAndrews team will be at BIO 2016 in San Francisco and we're hosting a cocktail reception on Tuesday, June 7. Please join us if you'll be attending BIO!
Mar 20
Federal Circuit Holds That Specific Personal Jurisdiction Exists Anywhere an ANDA Applicant Intends to Market its ANDA Product

Federal Circuit Holds That Specific Personal Jurisdiction Exists Anywhere an ANDA Applicant Intends to Market its ANDA Product

Acorda Therapeutics v. Mylan Pharms., 2015-1456 (Fed. Cir. March 18, 2016) AstraZeneca v. Mylan Pharms, 2015-1460 (Fed. Cir. March 18, 2016) by Alex Menchaca Where is an ANDA applicant subject to personal jurisdiction when the only act of…

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