Intellectual Property and Information Technology
Upcoming Changes to the Lanham Act: The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020
As part of Congress’ sweeping COVID-19 relief bill, it passed the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020, which makes some significant changes to the Lanham Act, particularly to certain trademark examina...
Continue ReadingSupreme Court Decision May Significantly Delay the Filing of Copyright Infringement Suits
The Supreme Court has resolved a split among federal circuit courts that establishes another incentive to register copyrighted works early.
Continue ReadingDigital Millennium Copyright Act Alert
Service providers that have designated its DMCA Agent prior to 12/1/16 must submit new designations electronically by 12/31/2017.
Continue ReadingDefend Trade Secrets Act Signed Into Law
On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA).
Continue ReadingCan You Keep a Secret? The Quiet Pursuit of a Federal Trade Secret Regime
Congress is currently mulling new legislation designed to federalize (partially) trade secret law.
Continue ReadingPatent Law Continues to Unite an Otherwise Divided Supreme Court
One area of law appears to unite both ends of the Court's political spectrum--patent law.
Continue ReadingVirginia to Address Patent Litigation Abuse
Recently, Congress has sought to curb abusive patent litigation with new legislation.
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