Intellectual Property

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Copyrights and Works Made for Hire

Andrew Stockment

Of the various types of intellectual property rights, copyrights are the most easily obtained, but arguably the most misunderstood.

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Under Many Locks and Keys: The Law of Protecting Trade Secrets

Chrissie Scelsi

Only two employees have access to the KFC Original Recipe.

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Exploring the Timeframe for Activities Establishing a Domestic Industry in ITC Investigations

Intellectual property disputes may be brought in the International Trade Commission to prevent the importation and sale of infringing articles from harming a domestic industry within the United States.

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A Moving Goal Post: Fair Use and the First Amendment

John Bayard

There is a misconception about what fair use is and what rights it grants.

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FTC v. Actavis: The New Patent–Antitrust Intersection

Michael Childers

How do we encourage innovation and protect the proprietary interests of innovators while also encouraging free and open competition in the marketplace?

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Count Ahead—Required Filings for Trademark Registrations and Patents

Matthew P. Hintz

Trademark registrations and patents require filings and fees to be made to remain active and enforceable.