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The Oracle v Google Saga: Copyrightability and Fair Use in Computer Programming
In 2021, the Supreme Court permitted Google’s use of 11,500 lines of Oracle-owned code as fair use and ended a saga in copyright law. Read More
How the Matal v. Tam Case Changed Trademark Law As We Know It
For decades, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected potentially offensive trademarks. Then Matal v. Tam changed everything. Read More
Fighting Back Against Patent Troll Companies After TC Heartland
Patent troll companies were curbed in 2017 by the Supreme Court’s decision in the TC Heartland case, but companies are still at risk. Read More
Businesses Face Growing Need for Cybersecurity to Protect Intellectual Property
A data breach can affect your patents and trade secrets. Today, there is a growing need for cybersecurity measures to protect intellectual property. Read More
Mickey Mouse, the Founding Fathers and Copyright Law
What is the Copyright Clause? On January 1, 2024, the world’s favorite mouse will enter the public domain. The Walt Disney Company, one of the greatest challengers to copyright law, has fought since 1976 to keep “Steamboat Willie,” the first Mickey Mouse animation, from the hands of other artists and creators for a total of […] Read More
Critical Tactics for Safeguarding Your Ideas and Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property rights are assets, just like cash or machinery. Learn how to protect intellectual property with patents, trademarks, NDAs and more. Read More
Case Assessment on Trade Secret Misappropriation
How does the court calculate damages in trade secrets misappropriation cases? Learn how to measure actual loss, reasonable royalty rates and other remedies. Read More