Copyright preemption takes another hit in idea submission cases *

USA - June 28 2012
On June 26, 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rendered a decision in which it reversed the district court’s decision to dismiss plaintiffs’ idea theft claim on the ground of copyright preemption.

Ninth Circuit decision further clouds preemption issues in idea theft cases *

USA - May 6 2011
On May 4, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit filed its decision reversing the order of the district court dismissing plaintiffs’ idea theft claim on the grounds of copyright preemption, remanding for further proceedings.

Co-authors: Allison S. Brehm.