Month / January 2018
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No “Magic Words” Necessary to Transfer a Copyright, Says Court
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of a software company hit with a copyright infringement suit filed by its founder over the company’s continued use of software integral…
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Not So Shockingly, Trademark Immoral and Scandalous Clause Struck Down
The court in a recent case, In Re: Erik Brunetti, put another nail in the coffin of the Lanham Act’s Section 2(a), finding that the “immoral” and “scandalous” clause of the statute is unconstitutional…
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Recent Cease & Desist Letters Not Tone-Deaf Like Many Predecessors
As far as cease and desist letters go, I religiously counsel my clients, whether they are looking to enforce their rights, or defend against another party’s assertions, that the name of the…
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