November Issue Delayed
Dear Readers:<p>Due to the power outage caused by Hurricane Sandy, publication of <i>The Intellectual Property Strategist</i> was delayed. LJN regrets any inconvenience this may have caused.
The Eighth Annual MLF 50: The List
The MLF 50 List in PDF Format.
Features
An Analysis of Proposed Federal Cybersecurity Legislation
Michael Chertoff, the former head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), recently remarked that "cyber threats represent one of the most seriously disruptive challenges to national security since the onset of the nuclear age 60 years ago."
Anonymous vs. Fraudulent Internet Speech
Even though the foundation of First Amendment rights has prevailed through the centuries, the anonymity and potentially unlimited mass audience of Internet speech poses difficulties for application of traditional doctrines governing speech ' whether political or not, and, it stands to reason, most instances of speech on the Internet are not political in nature.
Surviving Goliath
Despite David's victory in the Bible, the Goliaths of the world usually win. e-Commerce tells the same story, as many of the strongest retailers are equally big in the virtual world.
The Eighth Annual MLF 50: The Top 50 Law Firms in Marketing and Business Development
This year's submissions to the MLF 50 were so uniformly excellent, innovative and enthusiastic that it was almost impossible to choose the winners, let alone the Top Five.
Features
Bit Parts
Counsel Concerns<br>Puzo Estate's Claim of Breach of 1969 Godfather Agreement Not Preempted by Federal Copyright Law<br>Subsequent Purchaser of Network Rights Not Liable for Royalties to Original Seller
Trademarking Athletes Names and Slogans
Bryce Harper's application to trademark his famous retort: "That's a clown question, bro" is one of the latest examples of a growing trend: athletes seeking trademarks on nicknames, slogans and catchphrases. This isn't a new thing. But the latest rash of athlete applicants shows that it is happening more and more frequently.
Features
No Injunction In Video-on-Demand Litigation
The digital content era has moved patent issues to the forefront for the entertainment industry. In one recent case, even after winning a patent infringement case, a video-on-demand company still may not get an injunction prohibiting ongoing infringement by defendant Verizon Communications.
Need Help?
- Prefer an IP authenticated environment? Request a transition or call 800-756-8993.
- Need other assistance? email Customer Service or call 1-877-256-2472.
MOST POPULAR STORIES
- Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult CoinWith each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.Read More ›
- Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright LawsThis article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.Read More ›
- COVID-19: Economic Stimulus and SBA LoansA summary of information on the various provisions under the new federal economic stimulus package.Read More ›
- Strategic Uses of a Rule 2004 ExamWhile most bankruptcy practitioners are familiar with the basic concepts behind the Rule 2004 exam, some are less familiar with the procedural intricacies of obtaining, conducting, and responding to the exam ' intricacies that often involve practices and procedures adapted from civil discovery that are beyond the scope of pure bankruptcy practice. This article explains.Read More ›