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More Info at Our Main Site Guiding Rights 
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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Saturday, January 29
Starbucks versus Star Bock Beer
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sat 29 Jan 2005 12:59 PM EST
Confusing patent infringement with trademark disputes, the Puget Sound Business Journal reports that a federal judge in Texas has denied Starbuck's motion for summary judgment in a "patent infringement" case involving the STAR BOCK BEER name. Apparently, this "patent" case will now proceed to trial on Starbuck's trademark infringement and dilution claims. See article here. more »Monday, January 24
Trademark Transactions Course Begins New Semester
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Mark VB Partridge
on Mon 24 Jan 2005 07:29 PM EST
My Trademark Transactions LLM course started a new semester a John Marshall Law School in Chicago tonight. In our introduction, we discussed three guiding principles for taking the role of trademark counsel to a higher level. These principles no doubt apply to any business lawyer. 1. Understand the business model. Trademark lawyers need to do this to provide meaningful opinions. 2. Find ways to increase value. Trademark lawyers have may opportunties to guide the company to select and build strong brands. 3. Find ways to improve the bottom line. What strategies to you have to help reduce expense? What can you ... more » Saturday, January 22
1-800-SKI VAIL does not infringe VAIL trademark: UPDATE
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sat 22 Jan 2005 04:25 PM EST
Saturday, January 15
Is "Yiddish With Dick and Jane" copyright infringement or permitted parody?
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sat 15 Jan 2005 04:12 PM EST
Monday, January 10
Inaccurate Deposit Invalidates Copyright Registration
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Mark VB Partridge
on Mon 10 Jan 2005 04:51 PM EST
Survey company Gallup sued a competitor for infringement of the copyright in an employee survey. The defendant moved to dismiss, contending that the copyright registration was invalid because the deposit submitted in support was not a copy of the work as first published. Although Gallup filed a supplemental registration to correct the problem, the District Court nevertheless granted summary judgment against Gallup holding that the registration was invalid. The decision in Gallup Inc. v. Kenexa Corp., (E.D. Pa. Nov. 11, 2004) is available here. For copyright owners, the case demonstrates the importance of accurate applications for registration. For ... more » |
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