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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

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…
Aug 15
Claims With Ranges, the Result-Effective Variable, and In re Applied Material

Claims With Ranges, the Result-Effective Variable, and In re Applied Material

Claims With Ranges, the Result-Effective Variable, and In re Applied Materials Tom Brody Claims can be drafted to require a parameter associated with a value (number), range, or algorithm. Where a claim includes a parameter associated with…

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J. Paye in Brief

Profiles athletes, business professionals and celebrities and discusses current events and entertainment news.

http://jpaye.com/in-brief/

Aug 29
Second Annual Gala 4 Goal

Second Annual Gala 4 Goal

J. Paye & Associates is a proud sponsor of The Sanneh Foundation Second Annual Gala 4 Goals. The Sanneh Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established by Tony Sanneh, Former Major League Soccer Player and member of the 2002 U.S.…
Aug 29
Legal Breakdown of why Quincy Turned Down Role on Empire

Legal Breakdown of why Quincy Turned Down Role on Empire

“The Lucious Lyon I knew would tell those idiots the streets aren’t made for everybody. That’s why they made sidewalks.” -Cookie Lyon Every Wednesday night, Cookie Lyon on FOX’s hit show Empire shows us…
Feb 25
Legal Breakdown of why Quincy Turned Down Role on Empire

Legal Breakdown of why Quincy Turned Down Role on Empire

“The Lucious Lyon I knew would tell those idiots the streets aren’t made for everybody. That’s why they made sidewalks.” -Cookie Lyon Every Wednesday night, Cookie Lyon on FOX’s hit show…

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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…

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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 29
Is the Public Services Card Mandatory to access state services?

Is the Public Services Card Mandatory to access state services?

Over the last week there has been much controversy over the decision of the Department of Social Protection that the ‘Public Services Card’ is mandatory. It is mandatory, they say, not only to claim a social welfare benefit, but…
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.…

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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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Entertainment Attorney Blog

Covers entertainment and intellectual property law. By Mark A. Baker Law, LLC.

http://www.entertainmentattorneyblog.com/

Aug 25
Could the Heirs of the Sculptor of the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Prevent Its Alteration?

Could the Heirs of the Sculptor of the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial Prevent Its Alteration?

The Confederate Memorial Carving on Stone Mountain, Georgia, is a colossal, high-relief sculpture – the largest in the world – of Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, prancing about on horseback in grand…
Apr 19
POINTS TO PONDER IN AN MUSIC ARTIST-MANAGER CONTRACT

POINTS TO PONDER IN AN MUSIC ARTIST-MANAGER CONTRACT

Your artist career is getting traction – you’re doing more shows, you’re recording strong material, people want to work with you. And now you’ve been offered a management contract. Should you sign it? This question…
Oct 27
The New Author’s Range of Publishing Option

The New Author’s Range of Publishing Option

Authors now have more options than ever to publish their works, ranging from self-publishing, through the hybrid “pay-to-play” publishers, to traditional publishing houses. So, what are the Pros and Cons of each? Self-publishing.…

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LoTempio Law Blog

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

http://www.lotempiolaw.com/

Aug 17
How does a Musician Obtain a Copyright?

How does a Musician Obtain a Copyright?

Looking to Protect Your Music? It’s important to protect your musical creativity in order to ensure that you’re the only person that can profit from your artistic vision. The way for musicians to protect their work is…
Aug 11
Personal Audio Loses Podcast Patent

Personal Audio Loses Podcast Patent

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled against Personal Audio LLC, a patent troll firm that claimed the rights to the podcast design of broadcasting. The court sided with Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) in…
Aug 4
Patents for Plant

Patents for Plant

Are Plants Patentable? Yes, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) awards patents to cultivators and inventors who create unique plant designs. In the mid 20th century the world began a transition from old world agriculture to…

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Technology Law Source

Brings together concepts that cut across traditional intellectual property lines, addressing both evolving technologies and concerns about privacy and data security. By Porter Wright.

http://www.technologylawsource.com/

Aug 16
Rivalry in the Athleisure Industry – lululemon and Under Armour battle over criss-cross strap

Rivalry in the Athleisure Industry – lululemon and Under Armour battle over criss-cross strap

Patent infringement lawsuits are rather unusual in the fashion industry in part because design patents are difficult, expensive, and slow to obtain. In an industry that is constantly evolving to keep up with consumer trends, the year+ length…
Jun 20
Supreme Court holds ban on disparaging trademarks is unconstitutional – a victory for The Slant

Supreme Court holds ban on disparaging trademarks is unconstitutional – a victory for The Slant

On Monday, June 19, 2017, the Supreme Court released a decision in a high profile trademark case rejecting the Lanham Act’s rule against disparaging trademarks as being facially invalid and unconstitutional. The Lanham Act, since its…
Jun 9
‘This could be heaven or this could be hell’ for Hotel California

‘This could be heaven or this could be hell’ for Hotel California

Nearly 50 miles south of San Diego in Mexico lies an eleven room hotel which is currently making waves for its name, Hotel California, which is also the name of the Eagles classic single and album. The boutique hotel was originally named…

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Carter Law Firm Blog

Covers intellectual property and social media. By Ruth Carter.

http://carterlawaz.com/blog/

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

FTC Rules: Easy to Follow, Easy to Forget

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

Model Release and Regret

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

Ultrasabers v. Phoenix Comicon | Contracts Matter

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

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Create Protect Blog

Covers intellectual property, media and entertainment law. By Bennett Law Office.

http://www.tbennettlaw.com/createprotect/

Aug 14
Updates on Prince Estate - Heirs Determined; UMG Deal Voided; Possible Dispute Over Prince Stage Show

Updates on Prince Estate - Heirs Determined; UMG Deal Voided; Possible Dispute Over Prince Stage Show

What Happens Now that Prince's Heirs Are Determined?More than a year after Prince's death, the court certified Prince's heirs as his sister and five, half siblings. Under Minnesota law, half siblings are treated equally with full siblings for…
Aug 4
Entertainment Law Update Episode 87 - Tamera Bennett and Gordon Firemark

Entertainment Law Update Episode 87 - Tamera Bennett and Gordon Firemark

Listen to Dallas-area music lawyer Tamera Bennett and Los Angeles film lawyer Gordon Firemark discuss the latest entertainment law issues on the Entertainment Law Update Podcast.Click the arrow below to listen or click the "Apple" below to…
Jul 14
Entertainment Law Update Episode 86 -- Tamera Bennett & Gordon Firemark

Entertainment Law Update Episode 86 -- Tamera Bennett & Gordon Firemark

Listen to Dallas-area music lawyer Tamera Bennett and Los Angeles film lawyer Gordon Firemark discuss the latest entertainment law issues on the Entertainment Law Update Podcast.Click the arrow below to listen or click the "Apple" below to…

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Fair Competition Law Blog

Covers trade secrets, noncompetes, privacy and security, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, trademarks, copyrights, and business torts. By Russell Beck.

http://faircompetitionlaw.com

Aug 13
Trade Secrets Laws and the UTSA – A 50 State and Federal Law Survey Chart (updated for Texas)

Trade Secrets Laws and the UTSA – A 50 State and Federal Law Survey Chart (updated for Texas)

This is an update to reflect statutory revisions to Texas’ version of its Uniform Trade Secrets Act statute, which will become effective on September 1. For more on the changes, see Texas Updates Its Uniform Trade Secrets…
Jul 8
50-State Noncompete Chart Updated

50-State Noncompete Chart Updated

The BRR 50 State Noncompete Chart has been updated today to reflect a few developments in various states and to make a few tweaks since the last draft. Most significantly, Nevada adopted a brand new noncompete law,…
Jul 1
New Reports on Trade Secret Theft

New Reports on Trade Secret Theft

Two important reports on trade secrets protection were recently issued: one by Baker McKenzie and Euromoney Institutional Investor Thought Leadership and the other by the Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator…

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Photo Attorney

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

http://www.photoattorney.com/

Aug 11
Don’t be bound by Binded.com

Don’t be bound by Binded.com

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

Don’t be bound by Binded.com

The copyright world is abuzz about a new copyright registration service at Binded.com. But don’t be fooled — there’s a reason that Binded can claim: What used to take 20 minutes on copyright.gov, takes 9 seconds on…
Jun 26
Copyright Alliance Seeking Pro Bono Copyright Program Applicant

Copyright Alliance Seeking Pro Bono Copyright Program Applicant

The Copyright Alliance has announced a new pro bono program “to provide free legal representation to individual creators and small businesses in lawsuits involving cutting edge copyright issues.” The program will use Columbia Law…

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Volpe and Koenig IP Law Blog

Covers intellectual property (IP) law topics, including copyright law, trademark law, patent licensing, patent enforcement, and inter party matters.

http://vklaw.com/category/blog/

Aug 11
Best of Both Worlds: Can You Have a Trade Secret and Patent it Later Too?

Best of Both Worlds: Can You Have a Trade Secret and Patent it Later Too?

By John C. Donch Jr. and Jamie Unger In 1886, Dr. John Pemberton created the formula for Coca-Cola.[1] The formula for Dr. Pemberton’s beverage sensation did not even make it... read more
Jul 5
Timing is Everything: The Fidget Spinner Story

Timing is Everything: The Fidget Spinner Story

By John C. Donch Jr and Jamie K. Unger Kids are so indulged these days! They get to play with a new toy known as a “fidget spinner,” in contrast... read more
May 31
Supreme Court Not Too Tired To Rule On Exhaustion

Supreme Court Not Too Tired To Rule On Exhaustion

By: Michael F. Snyder On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, the United States Supreme Court issued another unanimous decision in an intellectual property appeal. In Impression Products, Inc. v. Lexmark International,... read more

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Troll Defense

Tips and commentary for individuals accused of civil liability for Internet activities. By Benjamin Justus.

http://www.troll-defense.com/

Aug 11
“Venice,” “A Family Man” Continue Wave of Troll Copyright Suits in Houston Court

“Venice,” “A Family Man” Continue Wave of Troll Copyright Suits in Houston Court

Lodging several lawsuits in the U.S. Districts Court for the Southern District of Texas, film production companies Headhunter, LLC and Venice PI, LLC stake their claim as the current national leaders of…
Aug 11
Bruce Willis Straight-to-Video Flick “Venice” Lodges Colorado BitTorrent Case

Bruce Willis Straight-to-Video Flick “Venice” Lodges Colorado BitTorrent Case

An affiliate of a notorious copyright enforcement consortium has filed several recent cases in Colorado’s federal court, continuing a national campaign of “troll-style” litigation against ISP subscribers. The Venice PI, LLC…
Aug 11
Voltage Affiliates File Numerous Troll Suits in Seattle Federal Court

Voltage Affiliates File Numerous Troll Suits in Seattle Federal Court

Filing several new BitTorrent suits in the U.S. Districts Court for the Western District of Washington, film production companies Headhunter, LLC, POW Nevada, LLC and Venice PI, LLC appear to be the next most prolific instigators of…

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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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…
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…

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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/

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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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…

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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.…

Rank this Week: 2067

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: 3783

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: 3313

Santucci Priore, P.L. Blog

Covers intellectual property law, including trademark, patents, copyrights and entertainment law.

https://500law.com/blog/

Jun 26
Patent infringement lawsuit brought over Cal Ripken Jr.’s baseball camp

Patent infringement lawsuit brought over Cal Ripken Jr.’s baseball camp

Recently, the companies responsible for organizing retired baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr.’s baseball camps (“Ripken Companies”) were sued for patent infringement.[1] The Plaintiff in this case is Zito, LLC, a company owned…
May 30
Eleventh Circuit Affirms that a Copyright Registration is a Prerequisite to an Infringement Suit

Eleventh Circuit Affirms that a Copyright Registration is a Prerequisite to an Infringement Suit

Last week, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (“Eleventh Circuit”) affirmed that in order to bring a copyright infringement lawsuit the Plaintiff must have first obtained a copyright registration.[1] As…
May 18
Patent Infringement Lawsuit Transferred away from Eastern District of Texa

Patent Infringement Lawsuit Transferred away from Eastern District of Texa

Recently, a patent infringement lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Texas was transferred to the Northern District of Texas.[1] While this news may seem hardly ground-breaking, this may signal that courts are becoming more willing to…

Rank this Week: 1859

Santucci Priore, P.L. Blog

Features intellectual property news and updates.

http://500law.com/blog/

Jun 26
Patent infringement lawsuit brought over Cal Ripken Jr.’s baseball camp

Patent infringement lawsuit brought over Cal Ripken Jr.’s baseball camp

Recently, the companies responsible for organizing retired baseball legend Cal Ripken, Jr.’s baseball camps (“Ripken Companies”) were sued for patent infringement.[1] The Plaintiff in this case is Zito, LLC, a company owned…
May 30
Eleventh Circuit Affirms that a Copyright Registration is a Prerequisite to an Infringement Suit

Eleventh Circuit Affirms that a Copyright Registration is a Prerequisite to an Infringement Suit

Last week, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (“Eleventh Circuit”) affirmed that in order to bring a copyright infringement lawsuit the Plaintiff must have first obtained a copyright registration.[1] As…
May 18
Patent Infringement Lawsuit Transferred away from Eastern District of Texa

Patent Infringement Lawsuit Transferred away from Eastern District of Texa

Recently, a patent infringement lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Texas was transferred to the Northern District of Texas.[1] While this news may seem hardly ground-breaking, this may signal that courts are becoming more willing to…

Rank this Week: 4215

Intellalegal IP News

Features intellectual property news concerning patents, trademarks and copyrights

http://www.intellalegal.com/

Jun 21
US Supreme Court Rules Disparagement Clause in Trademark Act is Unconstitutional

US Supreme Court Rules Disparagement Clause in Trademark Act is Unconstitutional

On June 19, 2017 the US Supreme Court in Matal v. Tam, 582 U.S._ (2017), affirmed the ruling of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Simon Tam, the lead singer of the Asian rock group “The Slants”, chose the name in order…
Jun 12
Trademark Specimens to Show Use Acceptable if They Have Minor Alterations Compared to Drawing

Trademark Specimens to Show Use Acceptable if They Have Minor Alterations Compared to Drawing

On June 6, 2017 the US Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) issued a precedential opinion in In re University of Miami (Re TM Serial Number 86616382) Under the Trademark Act, an applicant must file…
Apr 7
US Trademark Office to Randomly Review Declarations of Use (Sections 8 & 71)

US Trademark Office to Randomly Review Declarations of Use (Sections 8 & 71)

The US Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) has made effective as of February 17, 2017 a rule concerning the examination of affidavits or declarations of continued use or excusable nonuse filed under section 8 of the Trademark Act,…

Rank this Week: 3451

Intellectual Property Law Blog

Up to date information on intellectual property law. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.intellectualpropertylawblog.com/

Jun 13
Metallizing Forfeiture Post-Helsinn

Metallizing Forfeiture Post-Helsinn

This article was originally published on PatentlyO.com. In Helsinn Healthcare S.A. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., the Federal Circuit had its first opportunity to address the impact of the “or otherwise available to the…
Jun 5
Eleventh Circuit Joins Split Court Decisions on Registration Precondition for Copyright Suit

Eleventh Circuit Joins Split Court Decisions on Registration Precondition for Copyright Suit

Section 411(a) of the Copyright Act generally requires copyright registration, or a refusal of registration, before a copyright action may be filed. This has led to a variety of decisions from the Circuit and District Courts interpreting the…
May 23
Supreme Court Unanimously Changes Where Patents May Be Litigated

Supreme Court Unanimously Changes Where Patents May Be Litigated

Yesterday, in TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands, No. 16-341, the United States Supreme Court significantly changed the geography where future patent infringement suits can be filed. The patent venue statute, 28 U.S.C…

Rank this Week: 4124

Gray On Claims

Covers claim construction and patent law. By Justin E. Gray.

http://www.grayonclaims.com/

Jun 12
All Quiet on the Eastern District of Texas Front? (Updated)

All Quiet on the Eastern District of Texas Front? (Updated)

Three weeks have passed since the Supreme Court's TC Heartland decision. New patent case activity in the Eastern District of Texas remains low, as demonstrated by the chart below, which shows the number of new patent cases filed in the…
May 30
All Quiet on the Eastern District of Texas Front?

All Quiet on the Eastern District of Texas Front?

The U.S. Supreme Court decided TC Heartland on May 22, just over a week ago. Since that decision, only four new patent cases have been filed in the Eastern District of Texas (all filed last Friday, May 26). Below is a chart…
May 26
When Is a Pump Not a Pump?

When Is a Pump Not a Pump?

Skedco, Inc. v. Strategic Operations, Inc. (Fed. Cir. Apr. 24, 2017) In this case, the Federal Circuit reversed the district court's claim construction requiring that the claimed "pump" and "valve" be physically separate structures in a…

Rank this Week: 4525

In Re Bilski Blog

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

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

Jun 9
Examiner Citations of Smartgene, Cyberfone Drop After McRo Memo

Examiner Citations of Smartgene, Cyberfone Drop After McRo Memo

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

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

The Supreme Court’s recent decision on patent venue, TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands, may actually turn out to be a good thing for patentees when it comes to Section 101. But before we get to that, let’s do the AliceStorm…
May 17
Surviving Alice in the e-Commerce Art

Surviving Alice in the e-Commerce Art

By Mark Nowotarski As has been well documented, the Supreme Court’s decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank has had a dramatic impact on the allowability of computer implemented inventions. This second article in our series explores the…

Rank this Week: 4466

Seattle Entertainment Lawyer

By Heather M. Morado. Covers entertainment and intellectual property law.

http://www.seattleentertainmentlawyer.com/

May 26
Connecting Writers with Hollywood

Connecting Writers with Hollywood

Today I will be presenting at the Connecting Writers with Hollywood conference, in Spokane, Washington. I will be speaking about intellectual property and other legal issues that arise for writers and producers. More information…
Apr 6
Does stealing jokes constitute copyright infringement?

Does stealing jokes constitute copyright infringement?

In an unusual case, a comedian has filed suit against the Conan O-Brien Show for copyright infringement arising out of alleged joke theft. The plaintiff, Robert Alexander Kaseberg, alleges that five jokes posted on his comedy blog and…
Nov 8
Congrats to client Andy Brown

Congrats to client Andy Brown

Congratulations to client Andy Brown on the release of his book, Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base. The book is a vivid and moving account of the events that led up to the 1994 mass shooting and B-52 bomber…

Rank this Week: 2084

Seattle Entertainment Lawyer

Provides entertainment and intellectual property law updates. By Heather M. Morado.

http://www.seattleentertainmentlawyer.com/

May 26
Connecting Writers with Hollywood

Connecting Writers with Hollywood

Today I will be presenting at the Connecting Writers with Hollywood conference, in Spokane, Washington. I will be speaking about intellectual property and other legal issues that arise for writers and producers. More information…
Apr 6
Does stealing jokes constitute copyright infringement?

Does stealing jokes constitute copyright infringement?

In an unusual case, a comedian has filed suit against the Conan O-Brien Show for copyright infringement arising out of alleged joke theft. The plaintiff, Robert Alexander Kaseberg, alleges that five jokes posted on his comedy blog and…
Nov 8
Congrats to client Andy Brown

Congrats to client Andy Brown

Congratulations to client Andy Brown on the release of his book, Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base. The book is a vivid and moving account of the events that led up to the 1994 mass shooting and B-52 bomber…

Rank this Week: 3639

Erin-Michael Gill's Blog About…

Erin-Michael Gill's Blog About Intellectual Property

Covers intellectual property management.

http://www.gillip.com/

May 17
New M&A Service Offerings from Genaesi

New M&A Service Offerings from Genaesi

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Apr 12
How could Yahoo's patents be worth $4b?

How could Yahoo's patents be worth $4b?

Meet the Nostradamus of IP social media litigation (it's a niche specialty if there ever was one). http://t.co/WkjGrCBu— Axiom (@Axiom_Law) March 15, 2012 Four years later - this tweet still makes me laugh - though I think they were…
Apr 12
Acting on House of Cards Season 4

Acting on House of Cards Season 4

Last summer I took some vacation time and got cast as "Senior White House Staff" on Season 4 of the Netflix hit, "House of Cards". I had done some acting in high school and went to the open casting call with about 5,000 other hopefuls in…

Rank this Week: 3991

Propiedad Intelectual y Registro…

Propiedad Intelectual y Registro de Marcas en Mexico

Covers intellectual property law, with a focus on trademark law. In Spanish. By Cesar Ramirez Esteves.

http://ramirezesteves.wordpress.com/

May 12
Cómo renovar una marca registrada

Cómo renovar una marca registrada

En mi experiencia profesional, me he topado con muchos casos de personas físicas o empresas que, una vez que obtienen el registro de su marca ante el Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial (IMPI), consideran que han cumplido con…
May 9
Demanda o litigio por el uso de la imagen de una persona

Demanda o litigio por el uso de la imagen de una persona

De conformidad con la Ley Federal del Derecho de Autor, el retrato ( o imagen) de una persona solamente puede ser utilizado con su consentimiento expreso y por escrito, por lo tanto, si una persona ya sea física o…
May 9
Entrevista sobre el Sistema de Oposición al Registro de Marcas en México.

Entrevista sobre el Sistema de Oposición al Registro de Marcas en México.

El pasado viernes 06 de Mayo estuvimos en entrevista en el canal OchoTV dentro el programa “Informativo a la carta” hablando sobre la reciente aprobación por parte de la Cámara de Diputados al proyecto de Reformas a…

Rank this Week: 3144

TradeMark Express: A Daily Blog

Covers issues pertaining to trademarks, copyrights, patents and starting a business. By Shannon Moore.

http://tmexpress.blogspot.com/

May 4
Trademark 101: State Trademark or Federal Trademark?

Trademark 101: State Trademark or Federal Trademark?

Now that you know what a trademark is, what a trademark isn’t, and that you should get a trademark, let’s explore if a State trademark or Federal trademark is most appropriate for your needs.For the USA, trademarks can be obtained…
Apr 28
Trademark 101: Should You Trademark?

Trademark 101: Should You Trademark?

SourceNow that we know what a trademark is and is not, let’s dive into the next logical question: should you trademark?The easiest way to answer this question is to look at your business and your plans for it.…
Apr 26
Trademark 101: What Isn’t a Trademark?

Trademark 101: What Isn’t a Trademark?

SourceYesterday’s post was all about what a trademark is so today we’re going to talk about what a trademark is not. Knowing both sides of that coin will give you a clear idea if a trademark is right for you or not.Let’s use…

Rank this Week: 2697

Bernick Lifson Business Law Blog

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

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

Apr 19
Can You Trademark a Hashtag?

Can You Trademark a Hashtag?

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

What You Need to Know About Trademark Infringement

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

Does Facebook Own My Content?

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

Rank this Week: 1683

Fairly Used Blog

Discusses news in the Copyright and Fair Use industry, as well as updates to the Stanford Copyright and Fair Use site.

http://fairuse.stanford.edu/blog/

Apr 11
Stanford Copyright & Fair Use – Key Overview Update

Stanford Copyright & Fair Use – Key Overview Update

Q: Thank you for updating the copyright overview on this site. What are the most important changes that you want us to know? A: Because the update reflects changes from 2014 through 2016 it includes a few decisions that readers may be…
Feb 19
Future of Libraries – Need First Sale for ebook

Future of Libraries – Need First Sale for ebook

How will libraries hold onto ebooks and other digital files like mp3s so that readers and scholars in the future can still read them? The current state of affairs relies on license agreements with publishers who in turn license to…
Nov 16
protect your site from copyright lawsuit

protect your site from copyright lawsuit

Everyone who thought they were protected from copyright lawsuits based on user postings, read this and take action by December 1st. Don’t Lose Your DMCA Safe Harbor Protection! The post protect your site from copyright lawsuits…

Rank this Week: 4036

PHOSITA

Covers biotechnology, copyright, intellectual property, public policy, licensing, patents, software and trademark. By Douglas Sorocco, J. Matthew Buchanan and Laura C. Wood.

http://dunlapcodding.com/phosita

Apr 4
2017 FIRST Robotics Competition

2017 FIRST Robotics Competition

Jeremy McKinney It is the end of the Oklahoma Regionals of the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC for short), and as I sit here in the “pit” reflecting on this year’s…
Mar 21
A Patent Laches Defense No More

A Patent Laches Defense No More

Julie Langdon Today, the Supreme Court vacated a prior Federal Circuit decision when it decided that laches cannot be used as a defense against a claim for damages brought within the…
Mar 9
Trademark Security Check Point – Draining the Swamp with Random Audits of Trademark Use

Trademark Security Check Point – Draining the Swamp with Random Audits of Trademark Use

Elizabeth Isaac Despite flying with TSA pre-check, random checks in airport security lines seem to be a thing for me. Just last week, a TSA officer randomly wiped down all of my…

Rank this Week: 2346

Spatial Law

Covers legal issues associated with geospatial data and technology. Published by Kevin Pomfret.

http://spatiallaw.blogspot.com/

Mar 29
Spatial Law and Policy Update (March 29, 2017)

Spatial Law and Policy Update (March 29, 2017)

LEGAL DISCIPLINESPrivacy/Data Protection/CybersecurityEU Data Privacy Rules and Penalties Reach America: Are You Ready? (JD Supra) Advances in mobile location services and what it means for privacy (Research Gate) Court Confirms…
Mar 7
Spatial Law and Policy Update (March 5, 2017)

Spatial Law and Policy Update (March 5, 2017)

SPATIAL LAW AND POLICY UPDATE"Where Geospatial Technology Is Taking the Law"LEGAL DISCIPLINESPrivacy/Data Protection/CybersecurityGeolocation Privacy and Surveillance Act Introduced in US Congress (JD Supra)Australia Introdces Mandatory Data…
Feb 24
Spatial Law and Policy Update February 21, 2017)

Spatial Law and Policy Update February 21, 2017)

SPATIAL LAW AND POLICY UPDATE"Where Geospatial Technology Is Taking the Law"LEGAL DISCIPLINESPrivacy/Data Protection/CybersecuritySmart City: the next step or privacy threat? (Computer Business Review) Data Commissioner legally…

Rank this Week: 4135

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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