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IP News

Matt Berkowitz & Hany Rizkalla

Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.

Incorporating a Disclosure Made Difficult: Zenon Environmental, Inc. v. United States Filter Corp. Image

Incorporating a Disclosure Made Difficult: Zenon Environmental, Inc. v. United States Filter Corp.

John M. Cone

Incorporating a disclosure from an earlier document by reference would not appear to be a difficult task, but a recent decision from the Federal Circuit suggests otherwise.

Features

Famous Marks Doctrine: A Defeat in New York State Image

Famous Marks Doctrine: A Defeat in New York State

Kyle-Beth Hilfer

In <i>ITC Limited v. Punchgini, et al.,</i> the New York Court of Appeals declined to recognize the 'famous marks' doctrine, but it did confirm the possibility of protection under existing common law theories of misappropriation in certain limited circumstances.

Bone of Fido Parody: <i>Louis Vuitton v. Chewy Vuiton</i> Image

Bone of Fido Parody: <i>Louis Vuitton v. Chewy Vuiton</i>

Jonathan Moskin

A biting satire it may not have been, but <i>Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A. v. Haute Diggity Dog, LLC</i> nonetheless concluded that canine chew toys fashioned after Louis Vuitton handbags were a permitted parody that did not infringe or dilute Louis Vuitton's admittedly well-known marks. Although the decision scratches little new ground in the trademark jurisprudence of parody and infringement, it was a first opportunity for an appellate court to assess parody under the new Trademark Dilution Revision Act.

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The Leasing Hotline

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Highlights of the latest commercial leasing cases from around the country.

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Using a License Agreement Instead of a Lease Image

Using a License Agreement Instead of a Lease

Adam Leitman Bailey & John Desiderio

Given the need of landlords to be relieved of the onerous burdens and frustrations of traditional landlord-tenant litigation, a license agreement may be useful for the right business plan.This article discusses the license agreement &mdash; its limitations and its powers. It also dissects and explains when and how to use a license agreement, and the ability to effectuate self-help properly.

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Think It's Found Money? Better Do It Right When Raising Investment Capital Image

Think It's Found Money? Better Do It Right When Raising Investment Capital

Adam J. August

Finders can provide valuable services on behalf of a company seeking funding since they may have access to investors that would not otherwise be known to the company. This article sets forth recommended provisions for a Finder's Fee Agreement.

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