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Category: Intellectual Property

Trumping the Emoluments Clause?

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  “A President must not have two masters” is the rallying cry of 13 Democratic senators who are bringing a…

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San Diego Chargers Move to LA May Hit Trademark Snag

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After calling San Diego home for 56 years, the NFL’s Chargers will move north to become the second team to…

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U-HAUL Agrees to Pay $41.4 Million Settlement in PODS Trademark Infringement Case

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In one of the largest US trademark damages cases ever, U-Haul recently settled with PODS Enterprises LLC for $41.4 million.…

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Supreme Court to Hear Free Speech Case on Asian-American Band’s “The Slants” Trademark

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In a trademark case that could have far-reaching effects, particularly for the NFL’s Washington Redskins, the US Supreme Court decided…

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Rebranding Leads to Trademark Battle Between Houston Law Schools

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The South Texas College of Law has been around since 1923. Closing in on a century of education, it decided…

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Sightings of Elvis not Protected by Copyright Law, Only Photos of Sightings

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According to the FAQ section of the U.S. Copyright Office’s website, copyright law does not protect sightings of Elvis. However,…

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Employer versus Employee Part II: Pre-Invention Assignment Agreements

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At common law, the general rule of invention assignment is that employees retain ownership of patents on their inventions, unless…

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Trademarks

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Trademarks and trade names are commonly confused by small businesses and young entrepreneurs. Frequently, non-attorneys (and occasionally some attorneys) incorrectly…

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APPLE’S NEW TOUCH RECOGNITION PATENT

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Apple Inc. received a new patent on September 21, 2010. So what is so special about this patent over the…

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Patent & Trademark Office’s New Patents Dashboard

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On September 7, 2010, David Kappos , the Director of the United States Patent & Trademark Office, announced the launch…

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