Nine months after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a tentative first office action invalidating an Apple multitouch patent, they have reversed its initial determination. Read for additional information on the Apple multitouch patent that was revalidated by USPTO.
Read MoreCalifornia is leading the way in enacting two laws related to data security breach notification and requirements for disclosure of tracking practices. Will other states follow in California’s footsteps? Read for additional information on these new data privacy laws.
Read MoreExisting corporate cultures must be considered when making decisions to implement new technologies in the workplace.
Read MoreKlemchuk LLP shares a key update as of October 15, 2013. Read for information on how the shutdown affects intellectual property.
Read MoreGreat leaders are not made by a title or their position within the company. Leaders are revealed by their actions and attitudes.
Read MoreThe Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne has a long history of aggressively enforcing the mark and preventing use of the term “Champagne” as a color or the “The Champagne of…” as a tagline in a wide range of industries, including cigarettes, shoes, and sodas.
Read MoreFor over 100 years, Anheuser-Busch InBev (originally the American brewer but now Belgian-owned) and Czech-beer brewer Budejovicky Budvar NP have been battling over the right to use the name Budweiser. Read for more on the victory claimed by the Czech brewer in this Budweiser trademark dispute.
Read MoreAfter some contemplation, evaluation and deliberation, we chose to do something pretty radical – we completely eliminated our traditional PTO policy in favor of no policy at all.
Read MoreNot only are would-be buyers of illegal or unlicensed software liable for copyright infringement, but they may also expose themselves to a variety of risks including hidden malware, system crashes, and identity theft. Read to learn about a software pirate who walked the plank and received a fine of over 300k doubloons.
Read MoreKlemchuk provides thoughts on a matter relating to patent lawsuits. Specifically, the concept of setting the stakes to encourage settlement in patent lawsuits.
Read MoreEmployee events have numerous benefits. They encourage camaraderie outside of the office, show that you care about the welfare of your employees, and can create beloved traditions that are anticipated throughout the year.
Read MoreIn a recent opinion, the Fourth Circuit made a determination regarding “liking” something on Facebook. Read to find out if Facebook likes are protected speech.
Read MoreA landmark intellectual property ruling in China, and perhaps worldwide, has been made. Read for additional information on trade secret protection coming to China.
Read MoreOver the years, I have found that the more an employee compensation plan is driven by extrinsics the more some employees will focus on the metrics as opposed to the bigger picture.
Read MoreA class action has been filed in San Jose Federal Court in the Northern District of California. Read for more information on the details of LinkedIn being sued in this California class action.
Read MoreMany internet users wonder what the search engine giant has in store for them. Among new technology will exist different ways of tracking. Read for additional information on how Google will soon track you without cookies.
Read MoreMany companies claim to include community engagement in their core values, but few actually achieve the consistency and dedication required to build a culture fostered in community involvement.
Read MoreIn 1976, Congress enacted legislation permitting artists and other creators to recapture copyrights assigned to others after 35 years. Read for information on how artists are beginning to exercise termination rights under the Copyright Act.
Read MoreOn January 1, 2014, electronic filing will become mandatory in Dallas County and other counties throughout Texas with a population over 500,000 people. Read for additional information on what this means for filers.
Read MoreBillboard may have named Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” the song of the summer, but the controversy surrounding the song remains strong.
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