Harnessing the Power of Intellectual Property: A Guide to Navigating IP License Agreement

Posted on November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 by Arthur

In the dynamic realm of business, intellectual property (IP) stands as a cornerstone of innovation and competitive advantage. From groundbreaking inventions to captivating creative works, IP assets hold immense value, often serving as the lifeblood of successful enterprises. To fully realize the potential of their IP, companies often engage IP Attorneys to help Navigate IP license agreements, strategic partnerships that enable the transfer of IP rights for mutually beneficial outcomes.

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Drafting Software Patents

Posted on November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by Arthur

In the ever-changing realm of Patent Law, drafting software patents have become an increasingly complicated area of practice. The recent decision in KOM Software Inc. v. NetApp, Inc. by the District of Delaware has reignited discussions surrounding the patentability of software under the Alice test, a two-step framework used to determine whether an invention falls within the categories of patent-eligible subject matter. The KOM Software decision highlights the importance of understanding the evolving landscape of software patents and the challenges associated with obtaining and enforcing patent protection in this area.

NCAA to Allow Student-Athlete Endorsements

NCAA lawsuit over Name, Image and Likeness Sprints Forward

Posted on November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 by Arthur

College athletes won class action certification last week in a lawsuit accusing the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) of failing to compensate student althetes for use of their name, image and likeness (NIL), exposing the NCAA to damages of up to 4.5 billion.

Sweet Halloween Inventions

Posted on October 31, 2023October 27, 2023 by Arthur

Halloween has been around for more than 2000 years and once was used to find a husband.
Currently, Halloween is used to have fun with the kids, family and dress up in strange customs and enjoy sweet treats.
Halloween is also a great time for celebrating Halloween patent inventions.

Trademark Litigation over Tiny Trump Trademark Application

Posted on October 30, 2023October 27, 2023 by Arthur

On November 1, 2023, the US Supreme Court will hear a trademark case that pits 1st Amendment Law against Trademark law and NIL rights. The case involves a challenge to a provision of the Lanham Act that prohibits the registration of trademarks of a person without their consent.

Trademark Lawsuit for Similiar Clothing Logo

Posted on October 27, 2023October 26, 2023 by Arthur

In a trademark lawsuit filed on Tuesday, Sportswear company Wooter said that Dick’s Sporting Goods use of an infinity logo is virtually identical to its infinity-symbol and thus likely to cause customer confusion baseed on the overlapping clothing markets and is seeking $8 Mill in damages.

Copyright Infringement for Artificial Intelligence Software

Posted on October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 by Arthur

In a landmark ruling, on September 25, 2023, a federal judge in Delaware denied summary judgment over a legal research software companies use of copyrighted material to train its artifical intelligence database. The federal court ruled that it will be up to a jury to decide whether Ross Intelligence infringed Thomson Reuters’ copyrights by copying material from its legal research platform, Westlaw. The case has been closely watched by legal experts, as it could set a precedent for how copyright law applies to artificial intelligence (AI).

Strong Passwords help prevent Cyber Attacks

Posted on March 15, 2022March 12, 2022 by Arthur

During time of international conflict, some countries attack other countries use computer systems as a way to obtain valuable information from their opponent, including their secret plans, drawings and intellectual property. To help avoid intrusions and loss of data, you should make sure your passwords and computers are up to date.

High Court Rules, Mistakes in Copyright Registration are not Fatal

Posted on March 12, 2022March 12, 2022 by Arthur

On February 24th, the US Supreme Court ruled that errors in a copyright application do not automatically invalidate a copyright. The case provided a win for artists avoiding copyright technicality defenses.

File Patent Applications Quickly to avoid On Sale Bar

Posted on March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by Arthur

Patent Priority Filing a patent is required to not only obtain priority over later inventors but also to prevent patent rights from being lost as a result of the Patent On Sale Bar Doctrine. Patent rights are based on priority. Generally, patent rights go to the first inventor. However, as a result of the American Read more about File Patent Applications Quickly to avoid On Sale Bar[…]