emc_uspatentlaw
How much of a song can you copy before it is copyright infringement? SKIDMORE v. ZEPPELIN
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new expressive work. Many different types of expressive works are protected by copyright including, paintings, movies, maps, music and computer software.
Patent dispute between exercise bike manufacturers. FLYWHEEL v. PELOTON
An inventor can obtain a patent in the United States by filing a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. A patent application must detail all the aspects of an invention and
Are trademark disputes worth it for new businesses? TEAL BAY v. SOUTHBOUND
A trademark is something that a manufacturer uses to brand the products it produces. A trademark lets consumers know that when they purchase a trademarked product, they can expect a consistent level quality. Traditionally a
Is a montage of a montage fair use? SHIRMAN v. WHEC-TV
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new creative work. When a creator produces a new work of expression, the creator is granted the exclusive right to reproduce,
When a patent application is rejected, do you have to pay to appeal the rejection? IANCU v. NANTKWEST
An inventor can get a United States patent on an invention that they have created by filing a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. A patent is a complex document that
Can two different companies use the same trademark in the United States? FIELDWORK v. DECIDUOUS
Trademark law is intended to prevent unfair competition by giving a trademark owner the exclusive right to brand their products with a trademark. Traditionally a trademark is thought of as a word phrase or symbol,
What happens when you copyright someone else’s art? LEONARD v. NIKE
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the author of a new work of expression. United States copyright law uses the term author, but many different creative professions are protected by copyright
Proposed law would redefine patent eligible subject matter in the United States.
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted, by a government, to the inventor of a an invention. To be granted a patent an inventor must file a patent application. The United States Patent
Can you trademark the look of a vehicle? AM GENERAL v. ACTIVISION
Trademark law in the United States is implemented by a federal statue referred to as the Lanham Act. It is intended to protect consumers from inferior quality products. The Lanham Act achieves this goal by
Jury finds school infringed copyright by copying study guides. DYNASTUDY v. HOUSTON ISD
A copyright grants its owner the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, display, perform, transmit and make derivative copies based on the original copyrighted work. If someone other than the copyright owner attempts to exercise one