Patent Law 
IP Lawyers Praise Targeting of Counterfeit Imports – Law.com
Mark Schonfeld, a partner at Boston-based Burns & Levinson, whose practice includes trademark law, said the interim rule is “a very positive first step” toward greater cooperation between Customs and the intellectual property community.…
Oracle v. Google: Are APIs Covered By Copyright Law? – Forbes
The patent claims will be dealt with in a subsequent and separate … citing the fair use provisions of the U.S. Copyright Law and stating that he does not view the 37 APIs as the sacred cow of copyright law. … Continue reading
The Patent Pollution Problem: Its Causes, Effects and Solutions – Huffington Post
“the results of ordinary innovation are not the subject of exclusive rights under the patent laws [because w]ere it otherwise patents might stifle, rather than promote, the progress of useful arts.” Unfortunately, the American patent system today is …
Who won Microsoft v. Barnes & Noble patent litigation? – Reuters Blogs
An administrative law judge at the U.S. International Trade Commission last week put off an initial determination in Microsoft’s patent infringement case against B&N, which was tried in February. Now that the two are partners in the e-book business …
MarkMonitor to Lead Session at the 134th International Trademark Association Annual Meeting – Biloxi Sun Herald
including developments in international trademark laws, tactics for fighting global counterfeiting and effective strategies for domain management. As the global leader in online brand protection, MarkMonitor uses a SaaS delivery model to provide …
Report: Apple legally sidesteps billions in taxes – Yahoo Finance
That’s because some of their revenue comes from digital products or royalties on patents, which makes it easier for them … In a statement, Apple told the Times that it has complied with all laws and accounting rules, and says … Continue reading
MarkMonitor to Lead Session at the 134th International Trademark Association Annual Meeting – Marketwatch
including developments in international trademark laws, tactics for fighting global counterfeiting and effective strategies for domain management. Who: Elisa Cooper, Director of Product Marketing at MarkMonitor What: 2012 International Trademark …
MarkMonitor to Lead Session at the 134th International Trademark Association Annual Meeting – SYS-CON Media
including developments in international trademark laws, tactics for fighting global counterfeiting and effective strategies for domain management. As the global leader in online brand protection, MarkMonitor uses a SaaS delivery model to provide advanced …
Answer Girl: The dandelion code and land patents – Star-Tribune
“The federal government used land patents to transfer its property to individuals mostly … “But they’ve resurfaced as a way for people calling themselves sovereign citizens to evade the law or cause grief for others, said Mark Pitcavage, director of … Continue reading
Apple uses tricks to pay less taxes — and it’s all perfectly legal: report – New York Daily News
That’s because some of their revenue comes from digital products or royalties on patents, which makes it easier for them … In a statement, Apple told the Times that it has complied with all laws and accounting rules, and says … Continue reading
