Google takes proactive steps to cut down on the posting of revenge porn. Article by Klemchuk LLP, a technology and data privacy law firm.
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Shakira guilty of copyright infringement? A new hearing to be help on whether Shakira's accuser lied on the stand.
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The Innovation Act could curtail the Eastern District of Texas popularity for patent infringement lawsuits. Article by Klemchuk LLP, a patent litigation law firm.
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Battle between fitness tracker rivals Jawbone and Fitbit - the risk for trade secret theft and allegations of misappropriation of trade secrets. Article by Klemchuk LLP, a trade secret and IP law firm.
Read MoreEffective, meaningful apologies should acknowledge the real problem and the part you or your business played in it.
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Artist Richard Prince makes $90k a pop on unauthorized use of third party Instagram images. Is it copyright infringement? Probably not.
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Trademarks for REDSKINS and THE SLANTS raise questions on registerability of marks found to be disparaging. Article by Klemchuk LLP, a trademark law firm.
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The federal government seeks to seize the Mongol Nation logo due to member convictions of racketeering and conspiracy charges. The American Civil Liberties Union teamed up with the club to halt what its attorney called “an outrageous violation of the First Amendment and an absolute abuse of forfeiture and trademark laws.”
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Despite the label, incontestable marks can still be contested. An accused infringer can always argue that they are not actually infringing the mark at all due to the respective mark differences, the differences in use or commercial impression, etc.
Read MoreStaycations are becoming more and more popular in today’s culture, and there are tons of ways to make them just as fun and relaxing:
Read MoreKlemchuk LLP has prepared a diagram of the Local Patent Rules for informational and education purposes. Read for additional information on the updated diagram for the management of patent infringement cases in the Northern District of Texas.
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The Fourth Circuit decided that online article by The Radiance Foundation criticizing the NAACP, titled “National Association for the Abortion of Colored People,” did not infringe on the NAACP’s trademark.
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Read about the five most important steps for entrepreneurs to take to protect big ideas and help ensure a new business survives and thrives.
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Actress Cindy Garcia appeared in “Innocence of the Muslims,” which attracted worldwide criticism. Garcia tried to get the movie taken down all platforms alleging the movie violated her personal copyright. The court found an actor’s claim to copyright ownership over films for individual performances should not be allowed.
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Because of a trademark issue, the Apple Watch may be blocked from being sold in Switzerland as Leonard Timepieces has a trademark that prevents third parties from using “apple” or showing the image of an apple in class 14, which includes jewelry, precious stones, timepieces, and watches.
Read MoreOther things contribute to wellness, beyond healthy food and exercise. Bring in your 401K representative or financial advisor to discuss your company’s plan and options with employees, get involved in local charities, or create something around stress management.
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Google fights patent trolls with “Patent Purchase Promotion,” through which patent owners, presumably some patent trolls, can name their intellectual property’s price. Google intends it will help curb patent trolling.
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Texas through GLO is the owner of the premises of The Alamo and owns the image of THE ALAMO and the right to commercialize that image to whatever extent the State, as owner, decides to do so. Commercial use of the image of the Alamo requires licensing.
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The Periscope app allows users to live stream content from their phone to other specific users or to the public. Some have used the app’s live-streaming function for “video piracy,” allowing access copyrighted content protected behind some sort of paywall.
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Adidas filed suit against Marc Jacobs to protect its iconic “Three Stripe Mark.” Along with trademark infringement, the complaint accuses Marc Jacobs of unfair competition, trademark dilution and deceptive trade practices. Does Adidas have a strong case?
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