Recent article in The Vancouver Voice entitled "Cybersquatting: Innovation or Plague" quotes Mark Partridge.
“I hope we resolve to a system where cybersquatting is not an acceptable practice and people trade on original work of their own,” he stated. more »
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Sunday, July 18
Personal Name Cybersquatting
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sun 18 Jul 2010 12:52 PM CDT
Saturday, July 10
ISBA IP Chair Dale Kurth Joins Partridge IP Law
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sat 10 Jul 2010 10:59 AM CDT
Dale R. Kurth has joined Partridge IP Law P.C. as Of Counsel. The firm, begun by Mark V.B. Partridge in April, practices in trademarks, copyright, IP litigation, licensing, and Internet law. Dale obtained an LL.M. in IP with honors from John Marshall Law School in 2008, and earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois. Dale was also recently appointed Chair of the IP Section of the Illinois State Bar Association.
As a leader in the Illinois IP community, Dale has published numerous articles on IP law in professional publications. Before turning to the law, Dale was a systems analyst ... more » Tuesday, May 11
"It's Your Content, But Who Owns It" Chicago Trademark Lawyer Presentation At 2010 USDLA Annual Conference
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Mark VB Partridge
on Tue 11 May 2010 03:09 AM CDT
Chicago trademark and copyright attorney Mark Partridge was a featured speaker at the 2010 United States Distance Learning Associate annual meeting in St. Louis. His program "It's Your Content, But Who Owns It?" was nationally broadcast via the web as a virtual classroom program.
The presentation helped content creators and managers understand the nature and scope of copyright, the rules of ownership, and the challenges of fair use. His advice on how to protect yourself and avoid infringement claims when creating and using content for professional or commercial purposes: 1. Stay small and unsuccessful. Maybe no one will notice. 2. ... more » Sunday, May 2
Seinfeld's Sneaky Recipes Survive Second Circuit Tasting In Copyright Dispute
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sun 02 May 2010 04:48 PM CDT
Seinfeld's Sneaky Recipes Survive Second Circuit Tasting In Copyright Dispute
In 2007, Jessica Seinfeld, the wife of comedian Jerry Seinfeld, published Deceptively Delicious, a cookbook full of recipes which make healthy food appealing to children. Shortly thereafter, her recipe book stirred up of controversy when Missy Chase Lapine, author of The Sneaky Chef, brought a copyright infringement suit, alleging she’d already cooked up the same book full of recipes which sneak vegetables into kids’ food. In Lapine v. Seinfeld, 09-4423-cv (2d Cir. Apr. 28, 2010), the Second Circuit Court of Appeals relied on the copyright doctrine known as the “idea ... more »
Supreme Court To Hear Costco v. Omega Copyright Case
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sun 02 May 2010 04:44 PM CDT
Supreme Court Will Hear Costco v. Omega Copyright Case
Last week, the Supreme Court announced it will hear Costco Wholesale Corporation’s appeal in a copyright infringement dispute with Omega S.A. involving the scope of the “first sale doctrine” and its application to gray market goods. This case has interesting implications for the use of copyright law to combat counterfeit and gray market goods. More at Partridge IP Law PC By Jordan Arnot, Associate, Partridge IP Law PC more » Sunday, April 25
Trademark Litigation Course Goes to the Movies
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sun 25 Apr 2010 02:43 PM CDT
My former partner Phil Barengolts at Pattishall, McAuliffe and I teach trademark litigation at John Marshall Law School. At the end of the semester, we use scenes from trial movies and other videos to illustrate key trial techniques. Here are some available online. (Warning: some use adult language)
Opening Statement - And Justice For All Opening Statement - LaBarre Trial more » Thursday, April 22
New Attorneys Join Partridge IP Law
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Mark VB Partridge
on Thu 22 Apr 2010 11:35 AM CDT
Partridge IP Law welcomes two new associates.
Jordan A. Arnot Jordan focuses on trademark and copyright litigation, counseling and transactions, and is currently working on disputes involving domain names, automotive dealer agreements and medical record systems. Jordan is a graduate of New York University, BA, magna cum laude, and Verderbilt University Law School, 2007, where she was president of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society. Colin T.J. O'Brien Colin and Mark Partridge have worked together for over nine years on IP matters. Colin earned his JD at Loyola Law School in 2004. He has years of ... more » Saturday, April 17
Partridge IP Law Is Growing
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sat 17 Apr 2010 10:21 AM CDT
Partridge IP Law welcomes Nancy Chapman as the newest member of the firm. Nancy has years of legal experience, including over ten years working as a legal assistant and administrator in trademark litigation and prosecution matters. For more info please visit Partridge IP Law. more »
Saturday, April 3
Partridge IP Law - Chicago Trademark Attorney Starts New Firm
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sat 03 Apr 2010 10:41 AM CDT
I am pleased to announce the opening of PARTRIDGE IP LAW, a boutique law firm with a global practice involving trademarks, copyright and the Internet.
PARTRIDGE IP LAW is dedicating to helping corporations, entrepreneurs and creative professionals protect and enhance the value of brands and ideas in court, online and in the boardroom. We focus on litigation, transactions, dispute resolution and IP protection. Thank you for your support and business during our past 29 years of practicing law in Chicago. We look forward to serving your future legal needs and to welcoming you at our new offices overlooking the State of Illinois Building. Please let us hear from you and let us know what PARTRIDGE IP LAW can do to help you and your business in IP matters. New website: www.partridgeIPlaw.com Mark Partridge Partridge IP Law 161 North Clark Street Suite 4700 Chicago IL 60601 (direct 312.634.9501) mark@partridgeIPlaw.com Monday, March 15
ICANN Board Resolutions Support Rights Protection Procedures
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Mark VB Partridge
on Mon 15 Mar 2010 02:24 PM CDT
The ICANN Board has taken action to move forward with four Rights Protection Mechanisms by directing the staff to prepare drafts to incorporate them as part of the launch of new gTLDs. The mechanisms include:
1. Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) 2. Trademark Clearinghouse 3. Post-Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure (PDDRP) 4. Registry Restriction Dispute Resolution Procedure (RRDRP) The Board Resolutions adopted on March 12 appear here with relevant portions copied below. 6. New gTLDs Implementation – Trademark Clearinghouse and Uniform Rapid Suspension System Whereas, in an effort to respond to public comment that trademark protection needed further consideration in relation to ... more »
ICANN Wrap UP
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Mark VB Partridge
on Mon 15 Mar 2010 01:11 PM CDT
Friday, February 19
Click Through Agreement Cases
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Mark VB Partridge
on Fri 19 Feb 2010 02:31 PM CST
New decision:
Scherillo v. Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., 2010 WL 537805 (E.D.N.Y. Feb. 17, 2010). Good report from Eric Goldman. more » Thursday, January 28
AIPLA Meeting
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Mark VB Partridge
on Thu 28 Jan 2010 03:36 PM CST
I haven't been to an AIPLA meeting for quite a while. I've missed them. It is particularly nice to see again my fellow board members from my days on the Board in the early 00s. Many of the programs at this meeting focus on IP as a business asset, a valuable change from the days when IP was viewed only as a legal right. This afternoon I'll attend the session on buying and selling IP, as well as a committee meeting of the Fellows.
Do you find association activities worthwhile? Share your thoughts. more » Tuesday, January 26
Trademark Infringement Litigation Course
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Mark VB Partridge
on Tue 26 Jan 2010 09:11 PM CST
Yesterday, Phil Barengolts and I started our winter LLM class at John Marshall on Trademark Litigation. We have a great group of students, including experienced practitioners (one student works at the USPTO and flies in once a week for classes at JM).
In our first session we discussed the importance of knowing your client's goals, investigating, and creating a realistic strategy, especially in our times of high legal expense for litigation.
We move on to forum selection and complaints next.
My question for you: What makes trademark litigation special, unique, different from other types of litigation? Anything? What do you ... more »
Friday, November 20
Will ICANN Protect IP Rights?
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Mark VB Partridge
on Fri 20 Nov 2009 04:42 PM CST
ICANN is in the middle of plans for launching new gTLDs. I'm serving on a team called the STI to consider mechanisms to protect IP rights. These are important issues - Overarching Issues, ICANN calls it - which create a lot of interest and controversy. ICANN's public face provides assurance to brand owners. A September 22, 2009 letter to the House Committee on the Judiciary states:
"ICANN will, to the extent possible, protect trademark holders from abusive registrations and from the need for defensive registrations in new gTLDs. . ." Persons attending the ICANN meetings in Sydney and Seoul this ... more » Saturday, November 7
ICANN IPC Submits Position Statement on Rights Protection
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sat 07 Nov 2009 01:17 PM CST
The ICANN GNSO has formed a committee called the STI (Special Trademarks Issues) to consider the use of a Rights Clearinghouse and Uniform Rapid Suspension policy for the introduction of new gTLDs. The Intellectual Property Constituency has posted its position statement in support of rights protection. A copy of the statement appears below (full disclosure: I am a member of the IPC and STI).
"The Intellectual Property Constituency position on the proposed amendments made by ICANN staff to the IRT report is straightforward. While we are not entirely satisfied with the IRT report and believe that other safeguards are needed, ... more » Monday, June 1
Protecting And Defending Your Brand - Teleseminar June 11
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Mark VB Partridge
on Mon 01 Jun 2009 04:22 PM CDT
You're invited to the following teleseminar on June 11, 2009. Please contact samantha@mikkiwilliams.com to RSVP.
A strong brand is essential in this economic climate. Your brand differentiates you from the competition and confirms your credibility. Learn how to create your brand and how to protect it in this engaging and informative TELESEMINAR on BRANDING ***ONLY $29*** June 11, 2009 at 12:00 Noon (CST) for approximately 60 minutes HOW TO BE YOU-NIQUE! Mikki Williams, CSP "We're all born unique, we just die as copies." Whoever said that never met Mikki Williams. In her nine entrepreneurial companies she has used the same ... more » |
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