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
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Wednesday, December 21
Friday, December 16
Extra-Territorial Reach of U.S. Copyright Law
by
Mark VB Partridge
on Fri 16 Dec 2005 04:43 PM EST
A recent decision from Illinois reminds us that acts outside the U.S. may violate U.S. Copyright Law. See Peter Rosenbaum Photography Corp. v. Otto Doosan Mail Order Ltd., 76 U.S.P.Q.2d 1759 (N.D.Ill. 2005).
more » Friday, December 9
US Urges ICANN to Combat Fraudulent Registrations
by
Mark VB Partridge
on Fri 09 Dec 2005 04:48 PM EST
Wednesday, December 7
ACPA In Rem Jurisdiction Principles
by
Mark VB Partridge
on Wed 07 Dec 2005 11:00 AM EST
A decision issued by the Eastern District of Virginia on July 14, 2005,
provides a useful basis for reviewing the in rem rules under the
Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act. See NBC Universal Inc. v. nbcuniversal.com, 76 USPQ2d 1370 (E.D.Va. 2005).
1, The filing of a proceeding under the ICANN UDRP does not waive the right to pursue an in rem ACPA action, either before, during or acfter the UDRP action. See Barcelona.com, Inc. v. Excelenstisimo Ayuntamiento de Barcelona, 330 F.3d 617 (4th Cir. 2003); Parisi v. Netlearning, Inc., 139 F.Supp.2d 745 (E.D.Va. 2001). 2. A plaintiff is not limited in ... more » Tuesday, December 6
Freedom Tower Update
by
Mark VB Partridge
on Tue 06 Dec 2005 11:00 AM EST
We previously reported here about the filing of a copyright infringement case involving the Freedom Tower.
The claim has been denied in part on summary judgment as reported in Shine v. Childs, 76 USPQ2d 1531 (S.D.N.Y. 2005). The decision provides a good guide to the protection of architectural works under the copyright act. more » Monday, December 5
No Jurisdiction Over Patent Troll
by
Mark VB Partridge
on Mon 05 Dec 2005 10:56 AM EST
A cease-and-desist demand by out-of-state patent troll was not sufficient to create personal jurisdiction in Overstock.com v. Furnace Brook (D. Utah, October 31, 2005).
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