emc_uspatentlaw
What needs to be demonstrated to qualify a printed publication for Inter Partes Review? HULU v. SOUND VIEW
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to the inventor of an invention. To obtain a patent in the United States an inventor must file a patent application with the United States Patent
Football clubs battle over the trademark ‘Inter’. MLS v. INER MILAN
A trademark is something that consumers associate with the manufacturer of a product. Traditionally a trademark is thought of as a symbol, word or phrase, but anything that signals to consumers the identity of the
When does the statute of limitations begin for copyright infringement?
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of an original work of art when the art is fixed in a tangible form. The creator of an original work of art
Should China institute a compulsory license for patented drug to combat the coronavirus?
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to the inventor of an invention, by a government. The public policy behind patent law is, in exchange for teaching the public how to make and
What evidence proves that I am using a trademark? IN RE FINLISTICS SOLUTIONS CORP
A trademark is something a producer of a product uses to brand its products so that consumers can distinguish the producers goods from goods of competitors. Traditionally a trademark is thought of as a simple
Van owner claims movie studio copied her design ideas. DANIHER v. PIXAR
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of an original work of art when the art is fixed in a tangible form. Registering the work with the United States Copyright
University wins billion dollar judgement against Apple and Broadcom. CALTECH v. BROADCOM
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to the inventor of an invention that is new, useful and not obvious. In the United States an inventor obtains a patent by filing a patent
Trademark dispute rages on between “cop shop” and NYC. THE CITY OF NEW YORK v. BLUE RAGE
A trademark is something used to brand products to tell consumers who produced a product. Traditionally a trademark is thought of as a simple symbol, word or phrase, however anything that signals to consumers the
Dress designer counter sues paparazzi for copyright infringement. SPLASH NEWS v. MOSCHINO
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of an original work of art when the art is fixed in a tangible form. The creator of an original work of art
Mobile communication patent holder appeals PTAB decision. WI-LAN v. IANCU
A patent grants its owner the exclusive right to make, use, sell and import the invention claimed in the patent. A patent is granted to the inventor of a new, useful and not obvious invention.