Intellectual Property

Fearing U.S. Tech Dominance, Europe Demands Google Change Algorithm

European regulators have pushed for Google to change its top-secret algorithm, suggesting the company was using its dominant search engine […]

Lovelace “Biopic” Doesn’t Infringe Deep Throat

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has ruled that recreations of scenes from the landmark […]

Who Is Liable For Hacking In The Cloud?

The recent instance of hackers obtaining photos that some celebrities had stored in the cloud raises a new legal question […]

China To Establish A Specialized IP Court System

The proposal for the special court was approved by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top lawmaking body…

The Dire Consequences of Misleading Patent Examiners and the Court During Patent Prosecution and Litigation

Two recent cases serve as cautionary tales in the consequences awaiting inventors who misrepresent prior art during patent examination proceedings, and for patent litigators who misreport the nature of potential witness testimony in federal district court trials.

Supreme Court To Take Up Trademark Tacking Case

Trademark “tacking,” an alternative to “priority” in determining which party owns the mark, requires that an old and new trademark […]

An Inexpensive Alternative to Patent Litigation

Two years after the America Invents Act was passed, the pitfalls and the advantages – most notably, its far more reasonable cost – of using “post grant” procedures are better understood.

Push For A Sunset Rule For Chemical Trade Secrets

A coalition of labor, public health and environmental groups is petitioning the EPA to establish a sunset rule for chemical trade secrets.

Tweet At Center Of Discrimination Case Against Marlon Wayans

A tweet sent by Marlon Wayans comparing black actor Pierre Daniel to a cartoon character is evidence that the comedian […]

When Can You Be Sued For Introducing Copyrighted Works At Trial? Almost Never, But Plaintiffs Keep Trying

Many plaintiffs try — and fail — to use copyright law to keep evidence out of civil and criminal trials, or to punish the parties who introduced the evidence. A background of cases addressing fair use of copyrighted works in judicial proceedings.

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