Trademarks, Copyright and the Internet, by Mark V.B. Partridge, Partner, Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson LLP, Chicago, Illinois

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GUIDING RIGHTS: Trademarks, Copyright and the Internet, by Mark V.B. Partridge, explains the trademark and copyright principles guiding rights on the Internet in clear and accessible terms.

$24.95 hard cover; $14.95 paperback
ISBN: 0-595-65957-8

"This collection of short articles on a wide range of issues of copyright and trademark law, by one of the nation's most prominent trademark lawyers, manages to convey the nuance of the subject in language that is clear and immensely readable. This is a hugely versatile book. For scholars, the book contains valuable insights; law students will come to rely on it to explain difficult concepts in easy-to-understand terms; and practioners will be scanning it for help with some of the knottiest problems around."

Graeme Dinwoodie, Professor, Associate Dean and Director of the Program in Intellectual Property Law, Chicago-Kent, College of Law

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"Guiding Rights is a unique presentation of information covering key concepts relating to the protection, enforcement and licensing of trademarks and copyrights. Mr. Partridge presents a well organized compilation of lessons that provide practical insight for understanding and handling many trademark and copyright issues that arise for companies in everyday life. Also the book discusses in a concise and effective manner the effect of significant cases from both the distant and recent past which helped shape important trademark and copyright principles."

Harrie Samaras, Attorney, Chair, Committee on Intellectual Property Organizations, AIPLA

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View Article  My Articles
"Building Your B.R.A.N.D. - Five Steps to Greater Business Success," Ezinearticles.com (February 2008)

"How One Small Business Used Intellectual Property To Create Incredible Success," Ezinearticles.com (October 2007)

"Five Steps for Creating a Valuable Brand - The Billion Dollar Cookie," Ezinearticles.com (August 2007)

"ICANN UDRP - Six Tips for Effective Advocacy to Win Domain Name Disputes," Ezinearticles.com (June 2007)
 
"Counterfeit Wines Leave Bad Taste for Chicago Trademark Lawyer - Recalling Erzatz Pine-Sol," Ezinearticles.com (June 2007)
 
"Five Key Question About IP Help Increase Market Value and Improve Bottom Line Results," Ezinearticles.com (May 2007)
 
"Intellectual Property Is Your Greatest Asset - Four Ways To Create Value," Ezinearticles.com (May 2007
 
"Advice to a Young Lawyer - Three Key Steps to building Your Professional Career," Exinearticles.com (May 2007)
 
"How To Avoid Domain Name Loss," Ezinearticles.com (April 2007)

"Where Does Roberts Stand on Intellectual Property Issues?" Law.com, October (2005)

"How to Win Domain Name Cases," Managing Intellectual Property, February (2005)

"Wurlitzer Case Sounds Note of Caution on Splitting Trademarks," Law.com, February (2005)

"Trademark Enforcement Goes Global," Law.com, December (2004)

"The Hidden Hazards of Standard Book Contracts," Byline Magazine, November (2004)

"Effective Brand Protection on the Internet," published in Brands in the Boardroom, by Intellectual Asset Management Magazine (May 2004)

"Trade Dress Protection and the Problem of Distinctiveness," The John Marshall Law School Review of Intellectual Property Law, Spring (2002)
 
"The Limitation Period for Copyright Claims," IP Litigator, May (2001)
 
"Infringement as the Key to Rights in Derivative Works," IP Litigator, April (2001)
 
"Jurisdiction for Copyright Claims Incidental to Contract Disputes," IP Litigator, February (2001)
 
"Copyright Preemption In the Internet Age,” IP Litigator, November/December (2000)
 
“Comparative Advertising and the Fair Use Defense,” IP Litigator, September/October (2000)
 
“Derivative Works in the Digital Age,” IP Litigator, July/August (2000)
 
“Likelihood of Confusion: Understanding Trademark Law’s Key Principle,” IP Litigator, March/April (2000)
 
“Copyright Litigation: Determining Copyright Damages,” IP Litigator, March/April (2000)
 
“Copyright Litigation: The Key Dimensions of the Fair Use Defense,” IP Litigator, November/December (1999)
 
“Trademark Rights In Corporate Transactions,” INTA Trademarks In Business Transactions Forum, September (1999)
 
“Copyright Litigation: Understanding Substantial Similarity and Scope of Protection,” IP Litigator, May/June (1999).
 
"Choice of Law in International Copyright Disputes," IP Litigator, January/February (1999)
 
"Seeking Damages for Extraterritorial Copyright Infringement," IP Litigator November/December (1998)
 
"Preventing Parallel Imports," IP Litigator July/August (1998)
 
"A Review of Recent Trademark and Unfair Competition Cases in the U.S." IDEA:  The Journal of Law and Technology (1997)
 
"Trademark Parody and the First Amendment:  Humor in the Eye of the Beholder," 29 The John Marshall Law Review (1996)
 
"Validity of U.S. Trademark Registration Not Revived After Abandonment,"  European Intellectual Property Review (1996)
 
"Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law - Seventh Circuit," ABA Business Section Report, April, 1996
 
"The Impact of Insurance Coverage on Intellectual Property Litigation," Firm Bulletin (1994)
 
"Managing Cases, Information and Yourself," Winning With Computers:  Trial Practice in the 21st Century, Part 2, ABA (1993)
 
"The Madrid Express:  An Introduction to the Madrid System for International Registration and Its Impending Impact on the United States," AIPLA Selected Legal Papers (1992)
 
"Developments in Trademark and Unfair Competition Law," 24 The John Marshall Law Review (1990)
View Article  Plagiarism and Fair Use
PLAGIARISM AND FAIR USE
February 22, 2006

Mark Partridge will be conducting a teleseminar on "Plagiarism and Fair Use," for NSA-IL on February 22, 2006, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. 

In this teleseminar you will learn:

  • the difference between plagiarism and fair use
  • the scope of rights under Copyright Law
  • when you can legitimately use the ideas and concepts of others
  • what you can do to protect your own work from infringement.

Sign up information is available at the NSA-IL website.  The program materials are available here.

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View Article  IPLAC Trademark University - January 26, 2006

The Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago is presenting a program on Trademark Law at DePaul University Law School, Thursday, January 26, 2006, from noon to 5 pm.  My colleague Phil Barengolts will be speaking on Maintenance, Disputes and Trademark Litigation.  More info is available here.

 

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View Article  Copyright Damages and Fees

New presentation on "Copyright Damages and Fees," for Law Seminars International presented in Philadelphia, September 28, 2005, available here.

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View Article  Intellectual Property is Your Greatest Asset: New Seminar Provides Strategies and Tips for Increasing the Value of Your Business

Intelletual Property is your greatest asset.

IP makes you or your business worth more than you can be worth on your own. IP lets you command a premium for your services. It lets you make money in your sleep. It lets you create a business that can be sold to others or passed on to your heirs.

Consider these business examples:

1. Generic cola v. COKE. Why is one worth more? Because Coca-Cola has used IP to enhance the value of a simple commodity. It receives a premium because it has a secret formula and a distinctive well-known brand. Generic ...   more »

View Article  My Professional Life

1978 - BA, University of Nebraska, English and Linguistics

1980 - Vice President, Harvard Legal Aid Bureau

1981 - JD, Harvard Law School

1981 - Associate, Pattishall, McAuliffe & Hofstetter

1987 - Adjunct professor, John Marshall Law School

1987 - Partner, Pattishall, McAuliffe, Newbury, Hilliard & Geraldson

1989 - Chair, Trademark and Unfair Competition Committee, American Intellectual Property Law Association

1990 - Arbitrator, Cook County Mandatory Aribtration Program

1994 - Editorial Board, The Trademark Reporter

1996 - Chair, Professional Programs, American Intellectual Property Law Association

1996 - Chair, International Trademark Law Committee, American Bar Association, IP Law Section

1997 ...   more »

View Article  Speeches and Presentations
"Proceed with Caution: Seven Hidden Hazards in Standard Book Contracts," Of Dark and Stormy Nights Writers Conference, Chicago, Illinois, June, 2004
 
"Business and Work Product Protection," American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Lexington, Kentucky, March, 2004
 
"The Effect of the Internet on Trademarks,"The Kent Law School IP Society, Chicago, Illinois, November, 2003
 
"Using Patents and Copyrights To Build Strong Brands," INTA Annual Meeting, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, May 2003
 
"Dilution: Affirmative Defenses," INTA Trademark Dilution Forum, Arlington, Virginia, March 2003
 
"Trademark Licensing In a Corporate Transaction," AIPLA Spring Meeting, New York, New York, March 2003
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View Article  Representative Federal Cases

Mark V.B. Partridge has represented major companies, growing businesses and creative individuals in intellectual property litigation in federal court for over 23 years. 

While most cases have been settled before reaching decision, here are some of the cases that resulted in a reported decision by the Court:

DeJohn v. The .TV Corporation, 02 C 4497 (N.D. Ill. 2003). Defeated domain name registrant's claims against .tv registry and VeriSign on motion to dismiss.

Graves v. Pikulski, 115 F.Supp.2d 931 (S.D. Ill. 2000). Submitted successful motion to dismiss domain name registrar for improper venue.

O.P. Solutions Inc. v. Intellectual Property Network Ltd., 50 U.S.P.Q. 1399 (S.D.N.Y. ...   more »

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