Europe An American Perspective on the GDPR One Year In By Justin P. Webb and Sarah A. Sargent Review the first year of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with a focus on lessons learned from the updates, released guidance, practical tips for compliance, and emerging trends.
Patents Can Arbitration Fix the Patent System? PTAB Participants Consider Arbitration in View of Increased Complexity of IPRs By David L. Newman A costly and complicated Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceeding and lengthy appellate process may require litigants to turn to arbitration as the best path available for parties to obtain a patentability ruling in a short and inexpensive manner.
Patents A Patent Perspective on Autonomous Vehicles By Bruce Rubinger and Benedikt Biechele An overview of recent patenting activity in the field of autonomous vehicles highlights trends in areas such as transportation as a service, rider security, and vehicle behavior.
Patents Machines of Ordinary Skill in the Art: How Inventive Machines Will Change Obviousness By Ryan Abbott Artificial intelligence (AI) in R&D should raise the bar to patentability by changing the skilled person to a person using AI, and eventually to just an AI.
Patents Keep an Eye on the Issue of Sovereign Immunity When Licensing State University-Based Patent Rights in Light of Ericsson Inc. v. Regents of the University of Minnesota By Kandace Watson and Shane Killeen Closer collaboration between companies and university research has given rise to particular IP challenges in the context of M&A and financing deals involving such companies.
Copyright Consolation Prize: Barcroft Media and the Case for a Copyright Small Claims Court By Walter G. Lehmann The cost of litigating a copyright infringement claim can far exceed the likely damage award. One solution is to establish a copyright small claims court.
Copyright Employee or Independent Contractor? It Depends on Why You’re Asking By Azita Iskandar Examine the different tests used in classifying a worker as an employee or independent contractor for California wage order purposes versus for purposes of the Copyright Act.
Intellectual Property Co-Branding: The Pros, the Cons, and the Uncertainty By Kimra Major-Morris and Dineen Pashoukos Wasylik When lawyers represent a brand partner in a co-branding situation, they must help the client understand the legal and nonlegal implications for the best outcome.
Internet What’s in a [Business] Name? Trademark Fair Use in Today’s Digital Climate By Allison S. Lovelady Trademark fair use isn’t an exact science. From selecting a business name to licensing to descriptive trademark use, explore common business concerns and how to navigate them creatively.
Intellectual Property Clearing Trademarks: Back to Basics with Practical Tips and Tricks By Amy A. Abeloff Trademark clearance is more of an art than a science. Consider these strategies for avoiding potential pitfalls surrounding use and registration of a trademark.
Intellectual Property Perspective: It’s the Long Term That Counts By Mark K. Dickson A message from the ABA-IPL chair.
Intellectual Property Profiles in IP Law: Jessica Bahr By Shane Delsman An interview with the Vice President, Associate General Counsel at Constellation Brands.
Intellectual Property Decisions in Brief By John C. Gatz Brief synopses of recent decisions involving copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and trademarks.
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