Consumer sues Dr Pepper claiming “diet soda” deceiving as weight loss product. Court finds a reasonable consumer would not expect diet means product is for weight loss.
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A joint venture allows for the flexibility of collaboration on a short-term project or even the creation of a new business entity in which the partners are co-owners of a business for profit.
Read MoreIn this article, we discuss the final actions leading up to the closing of the Knowledge-Based Enterprise (“KBE”) sale transaction, what happens at closing, and post-closing matters. The final article, of an 8-part series, covering the key elements involved in the sale of IP-based and professional services businesses.
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New federal law, the TRACED privacy act, is geared to help quash robocall abuse. The law includes greater enforcement powers and Congressional oversight.
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Article 17 of the EU’s Copyright Directive has received criticism indicating it does not meet the objectives originally sought and may create a chilling effect for creators.
Read MoreAny website that collects personally identifying information is required to post a Privacy Policy disclosing the ways that the party gathers, uses, discloses, and manages personally identifying information.
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Biometric data use expands into new areas as Amazon pushes to introduce hand scanning technology for checkouts at Whole Foods stores.
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A good content creator could go viral over the Internet. Before posting online, get to know what can be done to help protect your IP in a work and prevent infringement.
Read MoreA brief overview of some of the legal tools that software owners can employ instead of, or in addition to, software patents.
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Smart toys with IoT may be great for children, but CARU asks parents to be aware of the privacy concerns and options before buying and allowing kids to use such products.
Read MoreWhile the core of eCommerce and Internet business law involves a blending of traditional legal practices, the combination of various legal issues, as well as the unique challenges presented by the global reach of the Internet, make eCommerce and Internet business law its own legal sub-specialty.
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Cease-and-desist letters are a quick and cost-effective way for artists to stop third-party infringement and are a good preliminary step in enforcing IP rights.
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The iconic Shelby’s Cobra name and IP history can provide some lessons in how best to protect intellectual property rights, the correct way.
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Court allows Nirvana’s Happy Face copyright and trademark infringement claims to be heard based on the substantial similarity standard, dismissing Marc Jacobs’ motion to dismiss.
Read MoreLaw enforcement agencies team up to track bitcoin and bust one of the largest child porn rings on the dark web.
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Will the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (WDTX) issue formal local patent rules? The Court currently has entered a Standing Order Regarding Notice of Readiness in Patent Cases and Order Governing Proceedings — Patent Cases signed by Judge Alan Albright. Read for more discussion of WDTX local patent rules.
Read MoreThis article provides an overview of the Purchase Agreement, a definitive agreement governing all aspects of the transaction, once a Knowledge-Based Enterprise (“KBE”) seller and a prospective buyer have agreed on the key elements of a transaction. Part 7 of an 8-part series covering the key elements involved in the sale of IP-based and professional services businesses.
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Recent decisions diverge from precedent as cease and desist letter language is scrutinized for justiciable controversy in allowing declaratory judgement in trademark cases.
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Even seemingly defenseless companies can go up against patent trolls by joining forces with allies. GNOME gets help from OIN in defending against patent troll RPI.
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It’s a beer battle over trade secret theft with Anheuser-Busch suing Molson Coors Brewing Company.
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