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Do We Need Specialized Intellectual Property Courts?

A recent study published by the International Intellectual Property Institute (IIPI) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) examines the use of specialized intellectual property courts around the globe. After reviewing the intellectual property laws and regulations...

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Trench Coat Worn By Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca Subject of Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

Social media posts featuring an image of Humphrey Bogart wearing a Burberry trench coat in the final scene of Casablanca were not the beginning of a beautiful friendship between the fashion retailer and the award-winning actor. Burberry Group Plc. and representatives of the late ...

Want to Test Your Intellectual Property Knowledge?

If you want to see how your intellectual property (IP) knowledge stacks up, you can check out a new web-based IP Awareness Assessment Toolrecently unveiled by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Exte...

Google and Oracle Patent Litigation Headed to Trial: Who Will Blink First?

Technology giants Oracle and Google seem primed for a showdown in a California courtroom. The patent litigation trialis scheduled to begin April 16. Late last month, U.S. District Judge William Alsup asked the two sides to submit their recommendations for streamlining the trial, ...

Has Louis Vuitton Gone Too Far to Protect Its Trademark?

The intellectual property world is buzzing about the trademark dispute brewing between luxury brand Louis Vuitton and University of Pennsylvania Law School. Louis Vuitton recently sent a strongly worded cease and desist letter demanding that the school remove postersadvertising t...

Can Rabbit Ears Prevent a Copyright Lawsuit?

A new subscription service that would allow users to watch broadcast television over the Internet on devices like smartphones and laptops is facing legal trouble before it even officially launches. Facing allegations of copyright infringementby Fox Television, PBS, ABC, and other...

Copyright Infringement Allegations Continue to Plague Presidential Hopefuls

Every election season, at least one of the candidates seems to end up in legal hot water over music used by the campaign. This year its Newt Gingrich. He is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for his use of the Rocky IIItheme song, Eye of the Tiger. As reported by the Hollyw...

Copyright FAQ: What Is Preregistration?

Certain classes of works, including films, songs, and books, are prone to copyright infringement even before they are released. To address this concern, preregistration is available in some cases. In essence, copyright preregistration serves as a placeholder when a copyright owne...

Copyright FAQ: What If I Want to Use a Pseudonym?

Sometimes, authors want to their true identity to remain hidden from the public. For instance, popular author Dean Koontz has written under at least eleven pen names. Many often wonder if authors who use pen names or pseudonyms can still copyright their work. The answer is yes. A...

California Patent FAQ: When Should You File a Design Patent?

In general, a design patent protects the way an article looks, as opposed to a utility patent that protects the way an article is used and works. In some cases, an invention possesses both functional and ornamental characteristics, and both design and utility patents may be obtai...