Photos of copyrighted works aren’t necessarily subject to the same protections as the works themselves. When authorizing a third party to take such photos, copyright holders should protect their rights by contract.
Read MoreThe decision in Health Sciences, Inc. v. Bio-Engineered Supplements & Nutrition, Inc. involving ads that ran in a body-building periodical means current and prospective patent holders should consider the implications of how advertisements affect patentability.
Read MoreIn Bd. of Trustees v. Roche Molecular Sys. the lesson learned was to use proper language in assignment agreements to help ensure immediate conveyance.
Read MoreIn protecting a brand in social networking sites, one should be aware of the procedures for submitting complaints about copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and privacy concerns across the various platforms.
Read MoreThis article is a review of the developments in the trademark infringement case of Starbucks Corp. v. Wolfe’s Borough Coffee, Inc. and discusses trademark dilution and degrees of similarities for likelihood of confusion.
Read MoreIn University of South Carolina v. University of Southern California, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals held that a lack of evidence of actual confusion isn’t necessarily the final word on the likelihood of confusion issue.
Read MoreIn International Seaway Trading Corp. v. Walgreens Corp., a case involving the design of footwear, the ordinary observer test was used to determine whether the design patent in question was invalid based on anticipation.
Read MoreIn Toyota Motor Sales v. Tabari, the nominative fair use doctrine as a defense to trademark infringement liability was reviewed.
Read MoreHow to set up employees for success by building an employee-centered workplace for increased morale, productivity, and better work environment for reaping even greater profits.
Read MoreThe emergence of social media as a dominating way for companies to conduct business and interact with consumers as well as a real-time mechanism to connect millions of people on a personal level presents new legal issues as well as a new environment for existing issues.
Read MoreA Virtual IP Counsel program provides technology companies an experienced intellectual property (IP) lawyer to serve as outside general counsel.
Read MoreUnfair competition lawyers can draft proper employment and confidentiality agreements to help companies safeguard trade secrets and help prevent unfair competition.
Read MoreCompanies must often share its trade secrets with employees or business associates to operate business. However, with some safeguards, trade secret theft may give rise to damages for misappropriation.
Read MoreHow much does is cost to patent an invention? Patent attorney fees vary depending on the technology involved, number of claims, and type of patent.
Read MoreIP Licensing typically includes permissions and privileges that would be otherwise unlawful. Businesses enter into license agreements and generally waive the right to sue for conduct that would otherwise be actionable.
Read MoreICANN’s proposal to begin accepting applications of new gTLD generic top-level domains has received strong opposition from both the global business community and governments.
Read MoreDesign patents protect the non-functional, ornamental designs on articles of manufacture. While a patentable design may have functional or structural aspects, the ornamental aspect of a design must not be dictated by function alone.
Read MoreCopaxone Trial: Generic challengers face an uphill battle in their challenge of Teva’s Copaxone patents on indefiniteness.
Read MoreIP due diligence investigations are usually conducted in conjunction with an investment or transaction, such as a licensing deal, merger, or acquisition. A due diligence investigation could include an assessment of the copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and any other intellectual property.
Read MoreDMCA protects service providers from copyright liability stemming from the infringement by their users and is known as a safe harbor provision.
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