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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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Wednesday, March 23
Registration of www.foradodge.com Deemed Bad Faith
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Mark VB Partridge
on Wed 23 Mar 2005 02:08 PM EST
Tuesday, March 22
Battle Over Rights to Bluesman Robert Johnson
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Mark VB Partridge
on Tue 22 Mar 2005 10:46 AM EST
Mitchell Pacelle has an fine article in the March 22 Wall Street Journal, entitled "Blues Rifts: Snapshots Of a Music Legend Lead to Tug of War." Pacelle reports on the long-running controversy over rights in the music, photos and memorabilia of Robert Johnson, blues legend inspiration to rock legends The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton, among others. Johnson died in poverty without a will in 1938. Heirs now fight over rights valued in the millions. Of particular note is the legal battle over rare photos of the bluesman, such as that gracing the cover of Eric Clapton's recent tribute album, ... more » Monday, March 21
Hillary Rodham Clinton Recovers Domain Name in ICANN UDRP Action
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Mark VB Partridge
on Mon 21 Mar 2005 10:08 PM EST
Readers of this blog will recall that we have followed various cases involving the personal names of polictial figures. A new decision noteworthy for the high profile of the Complainant has been issued by NAF Panelist Tyrus R. Atkinson Jr. The decision is available here: Hillary Rodham Clinton v. Michele Dinola (NAF March 18, 2005). more »
Can Anyone Make Money on the Internet?
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Mark VB Partridge
on Mon 21 Mar 2005 10:44 AM EST
Remember when people wondered if anyone would ever make any money on the Internet? Then the views of those who doubted were confirmed by the Dot Com bust. If anyone still harbors doubts, you might consider the announcement today that Barry Diller's Internet company AC/InterActiveCorp is completing a deal to buy ASK JEEVES, the nation's fourth largest search engine, for about $1.9 Billion, as reported by Geraldine Fabrikant in The New York Times. Article here.
more » Sunday, March 20
A Busy Weekend for Seminars
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sun 20 Mar 2005 06:06 PM EST
It's always fun to speak to groups outside my usual sphere of influence. This weekend was a great example: professional speakers and professional engineers, rather than lawyers. On Friday, I went to Oakbrook, Illinois, to lead two discussions groups on "Copyright, Contracts and Writing" at the Chicago Chapter of the National Speakers Association. (see previous post). You might imagine that there's no lag in the conversation when you're with a group of people who make their living as professional speakers. On Saturday, Rich Beem, a Chicago patent lawyer, and I conducted an afternoon seminar in Rosemont, Illinois, for the American Society ... more » Wednesday, March 16
Speaking at the Illinois Chapter of the National Speakers Association
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Mark VB Partridge
on Wed 16 Mar 2005 11:02 AM EST
On March 18, 2005, I'll be part of a "Meet the Pros" program at the Illinois Chapter of the National Speakers Assocation (NSA). The featured speaker is Sam Horn, a well-known speaker and consultant on book marketing. I will be meeting with small groups to discuss "Copyright, Contracts and Writing. The topics on my agenda include: The nature of copyright - what it covers, and what is not covered.
How copyright is created - tangible expression. Are speeches protected?
Who owns copyright - author, employees, independent contractor, joint authors.
The benefits of registration - statutory damages, ... more »
Tuesday, March 15
Fair Use Defense Survives Summary Judgment in Eminem Copyright Case
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Mark VB Partridge
on Tue 15 Mar 2005 05:48 PM EST
The defendant's fair use defense regarding use of Eminem's early works on web site survives motion for summary judgment in this New York case: Shady Records Inc. v. Source Enterprises Inc. more »Monday, March 14
ICANN UDRP Cases in Federal Court
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Mark VB Partridge
on Mon 14 Mar 2005 12:46 PM EST
I was recently asked how often the federal courts handle appeals of ICANN UDRP decisions. The best sources I know of where this information is collected are: UDRPlaw.net court challenge database. and Please comment if you know of other useful resources on this point. more »Saturday, March 12
Fair Use for Writers
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Mark VB Partridge
on Sat 12 Mar 2005 12:51 PM EST
I was recently asked by an aspiring author if she could write a novel based on characters from a television show. The smart answer is: I don't know, can you write? The legal answer is: well, that's not easy to answer. Here are some of the things I invited here to read: Demi Moore, Dr. Seuss and Seinfeld, David Goldberg and Robert J. Bernstein Suntrust Bank v. Houghton Mifflin Company, 252 F.3d 1165 (11th Cir. 2001) Castle Rock Entertainment, Inc. v. Carol Publishing Group, 150 F.3d (2d Cir. 1998) The Seinfeld and the Wind Done Gone Cases: Studies in ... more » Tuesday, March 1
Noteworthy Articles on Trademark Law by Graeme Dinwwodie
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Mark VB Partridge
on Tue 01 Mar 2005 07:05 PM EST
Professor Graeme B. Dinwoodie, Director of the Intellectual Property Law Program at Chicago-Kent College of Law has two recent articles worth attention: "The Trademark Jurisprudence of the Rehnquist Court," Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review, Vol. 8, No. 2 (Summer 2004) and "Trademarks and Territory: Detaching Trademark Law from the Nation-State," Houston Law Review, Vol. 41, No. 3 (Symposium 2004). My thanks to him for sending copies my way. more » |
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