Intellectual Property Law

E&O underwriters find some legal practice areas problematic – Business Insurance

New York-based senior vp at Willis North America Inc. “When it comes to (intellectual property) law firms, you can have a firm profitable for years and years,” she said. For insurers, because intellectual property claims are “so expensive …

Ancient Jewish real property law topic of talk – the university of hawai’i system

Renowned national legal scholar Richard H. Chused will speak on how basic concepts of ancient Jewish real property law can help solve contemporary problems in digital intellectual property. The program is on Thursday, November 3, 4:30 p.m. in …

Creative Albuquerque symposium will focus on intellectual property – The Business Journal

Barnum will explore intellectual property protections and vulnerabilities in entertainment law. Valdes-Rodriguez will discuss the intellectual property challenges and victories she’s experienced over her career. There will also be panels on …

South Africa : Intellectual Property Amendment Bill – Indigenous Knowledge Simply Won’t Be Protected By This Law – AllAfrica.com

Yesterday, the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill was debated in Parliament. While the Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly supports the intention of this bill to protect indigenous knowledge, I believe that, in its current form, the bill is seriously …

Patent Attorney Steve Hansen of Hansen IP Law Named "Rising Star" in Intellectual Property Law for 2011 – YAHOO!

Super Lawyers Magazine Has Named Hansen IP Law PLLC Owner and Founder Steve Hansen a “Rising Star” in Intellectual Property (Patent, Trademark, Copyright and Trade Secret) Law for the State of Michigan in 2011. Hansen IP Law PLLC, a firm … Continue reading

Intellectual Property in the YouTube Era: The Justin Bieber Problem – EContent (press release)

The full chapter is titled: “Ethics, Technology, and the Net Generation: Rethinking Intellectual Property Law” and is written by Albert M. Erisman. The book is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers in e-book and print format. Ethics … Continue reading

House introduces controversial anti-piracy act – Reuters UK

Copyright groups and content creators hailed the proposal as an important means to safeguard intellectual property rights … legislation will face a fierce battle before it becomes law.

House takes Senate’s bad Internet censorship bill, tries making it worse – Ars Technica

Any holder of intellectual property rights could simply send a letter to ad network … The scheme is largely targeted at foreign websites which do not recognize US law, and which therefore will often refuse to comply with takedown requests.

Legal Advantage Exhibits and Sponsors AIPLA’s 2011 Annual Meeting – 24-7PressRelease.com

“We certainly feel like AIPLA treats us as part of their family and we’re excited to return. They have been a catalyst for intellectual property law and the broader legal community in providing a forum to discuss critical issues that … Continue reading

Microsoft, Gigaset, Phyton, Apple Cafe, McDonald’s: Intellectual Property – Bloomberg

China has said it increased enforcement of intellectual property rights. Last year … and in pulp and paper technology from North Carolina State University and a law degree from Tulane University. Sheppard Mullin Expands IP Group With Fish …