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The Internet of Things: U.S. Copyright Office Releases Report on Software Enabled Products
The Internet of Things: U.S. Copyright Office Releases Report on Software Enabled Products In December of 2016, the U.S. Copyright
Read moreU.S. tech companies welcome Korean antitrust ruling against Qualcomm over FRAND abuse
U.S. tech companies welcome Korean antitrust ruling against Qualcomm over FRAND abuse South Korea’s competition watchdog, the Korea Fair Trade
Read moreFacebook to Scoop (?) New Ideas in Partnership with Leading Research Universities
Facebook to Scoop (?) New Ideas in Partnership with Leading Research Universities In an intriguing post, co-Blogger Neil Wilkof recently
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FRAND Holes FRAND holes. This isn’t a new offering from Dunkin Donuts. They’re the holes in the rules for licensing
Read moreHighway-Sign-Based Trademark Troubles North of the Border
Highway-Sign-Based Trademark Troubles North of the Border Entrepreneurs are finding out that governments don’t like it when a private business
Read moreAssociation of University Technology Managers Releases FY 2015 Highlights Report
Association of University Technology Managers Releases FY 2015 Highlights Report The Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) has released a
Read moreAn Exit Interview with the Nation’s Patent Chief
An Exit Interview with the Nation’s Patent Chief The last several years have been dynamic ones in the world of
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USPTO Denies Trademark Application for NHL's Newest Team
USPTO Denies Trademark Application for NHL's Newest Team IPNews® – The name of the NHL’s newest team, the Las Vegas
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A Big Bite of the Apple – Supreme Court Decides the Fate of Design Patents
A Big Bite of the Apple – Supreme Court Decides the Fate of Design Patents The two titans of technology,
Read moreInventor Kearns’ fight with Ford & other auto cos is 2016’s most read IP CloseUp post; 20,000+ visitors
Inventor Kearns’ fight with Ford & other auto cos is 2016’s most read IP CloseUp post; 20,000+ visitors An article
Read moreMoving Parties Arguments May Not be First Made on Reply
Moving Parties Arguments May Not be First Made on Reply Republic Techs. (NA), LLC v. BBK Tobacco & Foods, LLC
Read moreTrump Jr.’s op-ed reveals a solid understanding of patent licensing
Trump Jr.’s op-ed reveals a solid understanding of patent licensing Donald J. Trump, Jr.’s editorial in the The Daily Caller in
Read moreWho should be listed as inventors in a patent application?
Who should be listed as inventors in a patent application? 49458832 – inventor This is a question that all patent
Read moreIP Complaints in U.S. Federal Courts Down in November
IP Complaints in U.S. Federal Courts Down in November Intellectual property infringement complaints in U.S. federal courts dropped in November,
Read moreSupreme Court to Review Interpretation of Patent Venue Statute
TC Heartland, LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC (No. 16-341) Earlier today, the Supreme Court granted certiorari to determine “[w]hether
Read moreNegotiated Litigation Reserve Not Protected Work Product
Negotiated Litigation Reserve Not Protected Work Product Lynk Labs, Inc. v. Juno Lighting LLC, No. 15 C 4833, Slip Op.
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Kardashian Sisters File Opposition to Blac Chyna's Kardashian Trademark
Kardashian Sisters File Opposition to Blac Chyna's Kardashian Trademark IPNews® – Blac Chyna this year filed a trademark application for
Read moreGov’t study of economic impact of patent infringement is needed ASAP, experts say
Gov’t study of economic impact of patent infringement is needed ASAP, experts say There are abundant statistics on the cost
Read moreDiscovery Mooted by Potential Summary Judgment Decision
Discovery Mooted by Potential Summary Judgment Decision NuCap Indus., Inc. v. Robert Bosch LLC, NO. 15 C 2207, Slip Op.
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