ICANN launches Trademark Clearinghouse *

Global - March 27 2013
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ("ICANN") has launched its Trademark Clearinghouse ("TMCH") effective March 26, 2013. ICANN…

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CLS Bank v. Alice Corp. – “abstract” computer patents under attack *

USA - December 12 2012
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (“EFF”) has filed an amicus brief in CLS Bank v. Alice Corp., wherein the Federal Circuit will be holding an en banc hearing to address the issue of when a computer implemented patent should be invalidated under 35 U.S.C. § 101 for claiming an abstract idea.

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Color trademarks prevail over aesthetic functionality *

USA - September 11 2012
The Second Circuit has determined that fashion designer Christian Louboutin’s use of a distinctive red sole can serve a trademark as long as it contrasts with the other colors of the shoe. 

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Alert: America Invents Act provisions effective September 16, 2012 *

USA - September 7 2012
On September 16, 2011, President Obama signed the America Invents Act (AIA) into law.

Co-authors: Gerald E. Helget, Nelson R. Capes, John B. Lunseth.

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American Institute of Physics and John Wiley & Sons v. Schwegman Ludberg – first battle won by copyright owners *

USA - July 24 2012
In a copyright infringement case of significant importance, the first battle has been won by  publishers American Institute of Physics and John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Co-authors: Kimberly Overholser.

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