Patents Patenting the Output of Autonomously Inventive Machines By Ryan B. Abbott This article analyzes the phenomenon of machines that autonomously engage in inventive activity and argues that recognizing computer inventorship would promote innovation and fairness.
Intellectual Property Form 18, I Just Don’t know What I Want: How the Abrogation of Form 18 Has Changed Pleading Standards By Jeffrey T. Castellano and Nathan R. Hoeschen The authors provide a survey of the varied direct infringement pleading standards that have developed since the fall of Form 18.
Intellectual Property One Crack and an “Evisceration”: The Current State of the DMCA’s Safe Harbor By Louis T. Perry and Katie A. Feiereisel While the bedrock of DMCA protection for ISPs remains strong, cracks are beginning to form as a result of the natural evolution of ISPs and the tendency of some to push the limits of acceptable behavior proscribed by § 512(c). This article examines recent case law and the potential erosion of the protections.
Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Suits in the United States Court of Federal Claims By Judge Mary Ellen Coster Williams and Diane E. Ghrist This article serves as a primer on patent and copyright infringement litigation before the United States Court of Federal Claims. It focuses on the practicalities of suing the federal government and provides guidance for government contractors who regularly supply goods and perform services that potentially infringe patents and copyrights of third parties.
Intellectual Property The Hidden Persuader: Sound Marks as Sonic Indicators of Source By Anna L. King and Luke S. Curran Sonic branding affords brand owners with the opportunity to reach passive consumers, drive value, and connect with consumers on a deeper level. This article explores registrability issues commonly encountered when prosecuting sound trademarks.
Internet Toward a Social Networking Law? (2017 Edition) By Hillel I. Parness The author provides a 2017 update to his 2009 Landslide article on developments in social media law.
Intellectual Property Jointly Waging the Battle against Counterfeiters in Asia By Wayne Mack Here is a blueprint for how competing brand owners can work together to effectively combat illegal trademark counterfeiting.
Intellectual Property The New Trademark Opposition System in Mexico By John M. Murphy Through a series of amendments to the Industrial Property Law published last year, Mexico created a formal trademark opposition system. While the new system is far from perfect, it is an important step forward.
Intellectual Property Evolutionary Tales: Times of the Best and Worst By Scott F. Partridge Perspective
Intellectual Property ABA-IPL Section Focus: Highlights of the 2016–17 Association Year By Amy Mandel From its strength within the American Bar Association, the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL) advances the development and improvement of intellectual property laws and their fair and just administration.
Intellectual Property Righting Inventorship Wrongs: A Multijurisdictional Overview By Todd M. Martin and Pervin Taleyarkhan Meeting of the Minds
