As employers scramble to handle coronavirus concerns, they should also be mindful of triggering employee privacy laws and rights.
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As food delivery services seek to increase offerings without partnering with restaurants, some eateries claim trademark infringement from unauthorized use of their marks.
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What are the top traps for intellectual property (IP) terms in contracts? Read for tips on addressing terms that affect patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other IP law issues. Also includes discussion of IP representations and warranties as well as IP indemnification clauses.
Read MoreEach year, a larger percentage of business is conducted over the web, and today’s online companies face a multitude of legal issues related to their online presence, and as they conduct business over the Internet. Unique and novel issues have given rise to the emerging legal field of eCommerce and Internet Business law.
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Booking.com awaits Supreme Court ruling as the USPTO appeals previous decisions finding BOOKING.COM, though a combination of generic terms, can be protected through trademark registration.
Read MoreA trademark assignment is a document used to transfer rights in a trademark (i.e. logo, name, or symbol) to new owner, a creditor, or even as part of settlement of some other contractual negotiation. An assignment can either carry all the rights associated with a trademark or may be limited in some form or another.
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Billionaire Elizabeth Holmes has been sued by the law firm previously representing her in the criminal fraud case involving her blood-testing company Theranos.
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The Supreme Court will decide whether a showing of willful conduct is required in awarding disgorgement of profits in trademark infringement cases.
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In high profile defamation case, NY Supreme Court rules against Kesha for defamatory texts about Dr. Luke and Katy Perry.
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A Managed Services Provider Agreement (“MSP Agreement”) represents the understanding relating to an IT service provider’s work for a client. A clear and comprehensive MSP Agreement can prevent disputes between clients and service providers caused by misunderstandings or differing expectations.
Read MoreOfficially filing for trademark protection with either an individual state agency or with the United States Patent and Trademark Office will help legitimize your claim to use of a trademark.
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Fletcher’s is famous for corny dogs and may gain further fame for the Fletcher’s family feud resulting in trademark litigation against a family member for use of Fletch.
Read MoreA patent specification is a written description of the invention and of the manner and process of making and using the invention that concludes with the claims to the invention. Read for a discussion of patent specification best practices.
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APIs and copyright law come into question in the Oracle case against Google, where the Supreme Court will decide on API copyright protection. The decision could impact technology and consumers alike.
Read MoreWhat does “patent pending” mean and what are the dos and don’ts of claiming your invention is “patent pending”. Read for a detailed discussion of what kinds of patent application can be “patent pending,” the requirements for a patent application to be “patent pending,” benefits of “patent pending” status, limitations of “patent pending” notices and lawsuits based on pending patent applications, how to mark an invention “patent pending,” when not to mark an invention “patent pending, and international “patent pending” status.
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Famous for the Meat Loaf songs “Bat Out of Hell,” “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That),” and “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” singer Michael Lee Aday known as “Meat Loaf” sues Dallas hotel over injuries suffered at 2019 Texas Frightmare Weekend.
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Tulsi Gabbard sued Hillary Rodham Clinton on January 22, 2020 for defamation based on Clinton’s alleged statement that Gabbard was a secret “Russian asset.” Read for a discussion of defamation cases involving public figures, plus links to the lawsuit and related cases.
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As artist Jonas Jödicke handles issues with copyright infringement in social media through confrontation, artists should learn about other options available for IP monitoring and enforcement.
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Brand names should be used properly to help prevent trademark genericide and loss of rights. See how companies can help consumers avoid misuse of brand names.
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The College Board gets sued in class action suit claiming unfair and deceptive trade practices in the handling of student private data obtained through the Student Search program.
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