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Patent Marking Steps After Fed. Circ. Opens Lanham Act Door
Following the Federal Circuit’s recent ruling in Crocs v. Effervescent, which seemingly revives private actors’ ability to bring false patent marking claims under the Lanham [...]
Litigation Strategies In View Of New Double Patenting Rulings
Recent Federal Circuit decisions, including in Allergan v. MSN, raise several issues that patent owners should understand and consider addressing proactively regarding obviousness-type double patenting, [...]
Promoting Diversity In The Selection Of ADR Neutrals
Choosing neutrals from diverse backgrounds is an important step in promoting inclusion in the legal profession, and it can enhance the legitimacy and public perception [...]
Venable LLP is Seeking a Patent Agent with Electrical/Computer Background
Venable LLP’s Patent Prosecution and Counseling group seeks a patent agent with three or more years of experience and a background in electrical engineering, computer [...]
Oakland Airport Name Has Travelers Flying In Circles, SF Says
Attorneys for San Francisco urged a California federal judge Thursday to block Oakland from renaming its airport the "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport," saying [...]
OpenAI Beats Copyright Suit By 2 News Websites, For Now
OpenAI preliminarily escaped one of the many copyright suits it's facing from journalism publishers on Thursday, as a New York federal judge found that two [...]
Teva Fails To Convince Judge Inhaler Patents Require Drug
Five patents for an inhaler made by Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. don't require an active drug's presence in the device, a New Jersey federal judge [...]
Nike Nabs Injunction In Air Jordan Knockoff Suit But Not $4M
A New Jersey federal judge on Thursday barred a small clothing company and its founder from selling knockoffs of Nike's iconic Air Jordan 1 High [...]
Masimo Spinoff's Ex-CTO Denies Giving Apple Trade Secrets
Cercacor Laboratories' former chief technology officer testified Thursday that he privately emailed Apple CEO Tim Cook offering to help the tech giant become a top health [...]
Santa May Come Early For Mariah Carey In 'Christmas' IP Suit
A California federal judge said Thursday that she is "inclined" to grant Mariah Carey and others a victory in a copyright infringement suit over her [...]
Litigation Funders Look For Attorneys They Can Trust
Litigation funders often see the attorneys they would be working with as the most important element of whether to invest in a case, several members [...]
How Bayh-Dole Supporters Made a Successful Goal Line Stand
As we sort through the results of the recent election, one thing that should be noted is what didn’t happen. The Biden-Harris Administration, despite intense [...]
How Penn State Trial Against Retailer Could Upend TM Law
The Pennsylvania State University and an online retailer of goods bearing retro logos and images of schools and sports teams are set to clash in [...]
ITC Finds Innoscience Infringed Semiconductor Patent
The U.S. International Trade Commission has backed a finding that Innoscience flouted federal law by importing semiconductor technology that infringes an Efficient Power Conversion Corp. [...]
Fed. Circ. Questions Expert's Background In 4G Patent Case
A Federal Circuit judge suggested Thursday that the court might vacate a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision partly invalidating a Sisvel 4G wireless patent [...]
ITC Finds Dell, ASUSTeK, Acer Imports Don't Infringe Patent
The U.S. International Trade Commission has found that various computer hardware companies, including Dell, never infringed claims in an X1 Discovery Inc. patent related to [...]
Teva Can't End Inhaler Antitrust Suit But Gets Claim Nixed
A Massachusetts federal court refused Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.'s attempt to end a case accusing it of orchestrating a decade-long scheme to delay generic competition [...]
WIPO IP Indicators Report Again Shows Strong IP Filing Totals for China, Asian Nations
Today, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published its annual World Intellectual Property Indicators Report, providing a snapshot of IP filing activities across the globe [...]
Playing Ultimate Makes Us Better Lawyers
In addition to being fun, ultimate Frisbee has improved our legal careers by emphasizing the importance of professionalism, teamwork, perseverance, enthusiasm and vulnerability, say Arunabha [...]
Pantech Wants $1M Verdict Tripled In OnePlus Patent Case
Pantech Corp. wants its almost $1 million damages win tripled against Chinese phone company OnePlus Technology Shenzhen Co. Ltd. in a patent suit over technology [...]
NC State '83 Team Fights 'Absurd' NCAA Bid To Toss NIL Suit
The NCAA's ongoing use of the 1983 North Carolina State University basketball team's championship highlights in promotions and marketing negates its claim that any allegations [...]
Dell, Lattice Semiconductor Attys Work Through AI Risks
A Dell in-house attorney picked up errors artificial intelligence made in his daughter's math homework, while a Lattice Semiconductor attorney was surprised that a rough [...]
Cardi B, GloRilla, Soulja Boy, UMG Hit With Music Theft Suit
Rappers Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla and Soulja Boy are named along with Universal Music Group and other music labels in a copyright infringement [...]
Silicon Carbide Biz Says Researchers Swiped Trade Secrets
Silicon carbide technology company Wolfspeed Inc. is going after two former higher-ups in its research and development department for allegedly taking trade secrets to a [...]

Trade Mark Attorneys Gold Coast and Sydney

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How to become an Intellectual Property Lawyer

Intellectual Property law is now considered a “hot” practice group because of the speed at which the Internet and technology is advancing in the Information Age. In recent years, there has been much publicity about the unlawful copying and distribution of intellectual property on the Internet. It is very important for online businesses to protect […]

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W3IP Law attend YP Gold Coast with Danny Maher

Danny, who has been named Australian CEO of the Year and sits at the helm of a booming business that services more than 115,000 organisations worldwide, is a champion for the Gold Coast’s evolution into an IT hub. Gold Coaster Danny Maher is at the forefront of one of the fastest growing business software companies […]

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Applying for a Trade Mark Overseas

It is important to understand the complexities of registering a trade mark in foreign countries as businesses expand their operations overseas and brands globalise. In this article, we highlight some key points that every business owner should keep in mind when applying for an international trade mark using the Madrid Protocol system. Use the Madrid […]

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When do you need a Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure Agreement?

When do you need a Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure Agreement? Parties will need to ensure that the confidential business information they will share will not be disclosed or misused, before they can enter into a commercial relationship. A confidentiality agreement or non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is often the first step towards a commercial relationship. This type of […]

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When is the right time to file a Trade Mark?

When to apply for a Trade Mark As a business owner, protecting your brand name and registering a trade mark is one of the most important steps in positioning your business for sustained success. Brand identity is fast becoming one of the most valuable assets for a business. A ‘brand’ is often associated with a […]

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Terms and Conditions for Online Marketplace Agreements

An online marketplace can be operated through an app or e-commerce site where people can meet for the supply and purchase of products and services. This applies when you as the marketplace operator offer a marketplace in one convenient place for introducing sellers and buyers who use your website or app as a marketing service. […]

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App Terms and Conditions of Use (‘App Terms’)

An app is a type of software for a mobile device and is primarily functionality driven. It runs on the device itself and is downloaded and installed, typically from an app marketplace such as the Apple App Store or Android’s Google Play Store. App Terms sets out the rights and obligations of the users of […]

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Trade Mark Attorneys Australia

Is it time to file a trade mark for your brand name? We are a firm of registered Trade Mark Attorneys that provide expert intellectual property, trade mark attorney and technology law services. If you don’t protect your trade mark, your business can suffer a serious loss in value due to IP theft, loss of reputation, […]

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Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy – What is needed

Website Terms and Conditions of Use (‘Website Terms’)  A Website Terms will apply to every visitor on your website. A website runs on a browser and is information based with a primary objective of supplying content and information about a company or person, products or services or other target market. Your Website Terms set out […]

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