We’ve all seen copyright notices like this: “© 2012 John Doe”. Copyright law is great in that you aren’t even required to register your work (e.g., book, song, software, design, painting) with the U.S. copyright office in order to have protection under the law. But, when a work is unlawfully […]
Companies often grapple with the question of how to effectively value their investment into perfecting intellectual property rights like trademarks. Justifiably so; the question is often complex and case-specific. Any cost-benefit analysis must take into account the company’s broader business and strategic objectives, likely outcomes of applications, etc. I often […]
Websites are key to business, whether directly through e-commerce or indirectly through advertising. And, they may be at risk. In the blink of an eye, an ISP or web host (collectively “hosts”) can take down a site based on mere allegations by a third party—including a competitor. You should understand […]
I watch little TV and even less reality TV. But, I’ve been unable to avoid ABC’s Shark Tank, maybe because of my line of work. Basically, Shark tank starts with a panel of entrepreneurs and business executives (e.g., Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban) called “sharks.” The sharks then consider offers […]
Eight months ago, the largest patent law reform in generations was delivered by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (“AIA”). Various aspects are being phased in overtime. Patent practitioners and businesses alike continue to discuss impact and new best practices, such as: (1)Intellectual-property asset management under the new “first-to-file” rule. On […]
