Proving Damages in an Emerging Industry: Lessons from Waymo v. Uber
By Ronald T. Coleman Jr. and Anne Horn Baroody – May 14, 2019 | The case illustrates the efforts plaintiffs should undertake to tie their damages to the specific misappropriation.
Intellectual Property Litigation
The Intellectual Property Litigation Committee’s membership is made up of experienced litigators from all over the country working to keep IP litigators informed in all areas relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, the internet, and related unfair competition cases.
Recent Articles
Early (and Detailed) Disclosure of Trade Secrets: The Battle at the Heart of Trade Secrets Litigation
By David M. Caves – May 14, 2019 | The cases are not uniform and continue to provide plenty of ammunition for both sides.
Recent Practice Points
Iancu v. Brunetti: Trademark Registration Uncensored
By Micah Rappazzo – June 26, 2019 | The likely effect of registration on consumer perception of uncouth marks is unclear.
With Alice Possibly Fading, Williamson Commands Attention
By Joe Edell – June 26, 2019 | If Congress enacts these proposed changes into law, focus will likely shift from section 101 to section 112(f) of the Patent Act as a vehicle for challenging validity early in patent litigation.
Audio
Picture This: Litigating Copyright Infringement of Photographs
Digital technology has led to an explosion of litigation regarding the infringement of photographs. This program will explore strategies for claimants and defendants in copyright photography litigation through an examination of recent cases. The panel will feature experienced copyright litigators Kevin McCulloch and Cynthia Arato, along with Mickey Osterreicher, General Counsel of the National Press Photographers Association.
State of Play: Copyright Protection for Pre-1972 Sound Recordings
Federal copyright law does not protect sound recordings created prior to February 15, 1972. A spate of lawsuits over the last several years has sought to establish the scope of state law protection for such pre-72 recordings. This program will explore the current landscape in the wake of those lawsuits. (59:54 min.)
Roundtables
Picture This: Litigating Copyright Infringement of Photographs
Digital technology has led to an explosion of litigation regarding the infringement of photographs. This program will explore strategies for claimants and defendants in copyright photography litigation through an examination of recent cases. The panel will feature experienced copyright litigators Kevin McCulloch and Cynthia Arato, along with Mickey Osterreicher, General Counsel of the National Press Photographers Association.
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Events & CLE
Oct
17
Events | In-Person
23rd Annual National Institute on Class Actions
CLE 630 min
This premier class action conference is in Nashville and more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help your clients, or learn about curre…
Nov
13
2019 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference
CLE 825 min
The conference will highlight women leading for success in the courtroom, in the judiciary, and in the profession. You'll have the opportunity to learn from litigators from across the nation and netw…
Jan
29
Events | In-Person
2020 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint Regional CLE Program
CLE 540 min
The 2020 Joint Regional CLE Program will cover cutting edge litigation topics that impact environmental & energy, mass torts, and products liability practice areas over the course of three days in Sn…