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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 "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 ORDER BOOK HERE"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 ORDER BOOK HERELogin
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Tuesday, February 14
Parody Sites
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Mark VB Partridge
on Tue 14 Feb 2006 01:29 PM CST
We previously commented here and here on the famous JibJab parody of Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land." Joanna L. Ossinger has a nice article, "The Problem with Parody," in The Wall Street Journal, February 13, 2006. She notes that some parody sites, including JibJab, end up on both sides of the copyright protection issue, fending off infringement claims from the original owner, and also pursuing infringement claims against sites copying their parody. more »Wednesday, December 21
Robert the Band
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Mark VB Partridge
on Wed 21 Dec 2005 05:32 PM EST
I usually limit my comments here to matters relating to trademark,
copyright and internet law, but please allow me a point of personal
privilege to introduce you to Robert the Band.
You see, the band's drummer is my son Chris, 14. The band recently produced its first CD featuring 6 original songs. You can hear some of it and learn about them at www.myspace.com/roberttheband. The band is selling the CDs at a low price to raise money for more studio time. If you'd like a copy, complete with handmade cover slip, please send your mailing address and $4 to:... more » Friday, August 5
Wired Countries, US Lags
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Mark VB Partridge
on Fri 05 Aug 2005 09:00 AM EST
In a recent New York Times editorial, Thomas L. Freidman, author of "The World Is Flat," laments the lack of legislative concern over the US's lagging position in global broadband connectivity rankings: "Calling All Luddites" (August 3, 2005). For more on this, see the following: Foreign Affairs, May/June 2005, "Down to the Wire." OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development), Broadband Statistics, 2004 (includes great charts). Read Friedman's book to see why we should be concerned. more »Sunday, July 31
THE WORLD IS FLAT: "If you're not worried, you're not paying attention"
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sun 31 Jul 2005 01:00 AM EST
The World Is Flat (Farrar, Staus and Giroux 2005), by best-selling author, Thomas L. Friedman, is important reading for those of us trying to "sort out" the effects of globalization on intellectual property rights. Friedman discusses the "flatteners" of globalization, recognizing the international tensions arising from the politics of IP rights (p. 218):
Friday, July 15
Chicago Blawgs in the News
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Mark VB Partridge
on Fri 15 Jul 2005 02:10 PM EST
The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, July 13, 2005, has an interesting article by Jerry Crimmins about blogs hosted by Chicago lawyers: "Dear diary: Today I got a BIG client online." Mr. Crimmins mentions www.InternetCases.com by Evan D. Brown, which I recommend to persons interested in the types of topics posted here. P.S. please note that the Daily Law Bulletin site linked above requires a paid subscription.
more » Sunday, August 8
More trademark law in literature
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sun 08 Aug 2004 01:59 PM EDT
This from Money to Burn, a thriller by United States District Court Judge James Zagel (p. 202): [I] spent an hour listening to each protege of mine spend his or her intellectual power on the question of whether BadAss 3.1 would hurt the sales of Mr. Orange Head--a round plastic orange-colored ball with a cute face that, when touched, told short children's stories. BadAss 3.1 was the same orange color over a square shape with a cute face that, when touched, said things like "You smell like puke," "Your boobs droop," "Your dick is teeny." The question is whether ... more » Wednesday, July 28
DaVinci Code Author Dan Brown on Trademark Law
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Mark VB Partridge
on Wed 28 Jul 2004 02:29 PM EDT
Professor David Becker, a protagonist in Dan Brown's novel Digital Fortress, lectures a punk on trademark law at a bar in Spain (Chapter 55): "Catchy name. Make that up yourself?" "Damn Straight," he said proudly. "I'm gonna patent it." Becker scowled. "You mean trademark it?" The kid looked confused. "You'd need a trademark for a name," Becker said. "Not a patent." "Whatever!" the punk screamed in frustration. more » |
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