emc_uspatentlaw
Is the distribution of excerpts of copyrighted books fair use? CAMBRIDGE v. BECKER
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to someone that creates an original work of authorship. Even though United States copyright law uses the word author, that word includes many other creative occupations
The paper trail in a patent application can save it from invalidation. KAKEN v. IANCU
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to the inventor of a new invention. The steps that an inventor follows to gain a patent is referred to as patent prosecution. Patent prosecution is
Financial data company sues competitor for trademark infringement. S&P GLOBAL v. S&P DATA
Trademark law in the United States favors the first party to use a trademark in commerce. The first user to use a trademark to brand goods is referred to as the senior user of a
ISP disputes music publishers ownership of copyright. WARNER BROS v. CHARTER
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new artistic expression. In the United States an artist is granted a copyright when the artist fixes their work in a
Is improving a user’s experience while using a computer patentable? CUSTOMEDIA v. DISH
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to the inventor of a new, useful and not obvious invention. In the United States an inventor gains a patent by filing a patent application with
Food delivery service sued for trademark infringement by restaurant. GREAT NH v. DOORDASH
A trademark is something that a producer of goods or services uses to distinguish their products in the marketplace. Anything that serves the purpose of telling consumers who produced a product can be eligible for
When does inspiration turn into copyright infringement? TARDUCCI v. COATES
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new artistic expression. In the United States an artist is granted a copyright when the artist fixes their work in a
When does prior art disclose enough to anticipate a patent? KINGSTON v. SPEX
A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted to the inventor of a new, useful and not obvious invention. To be granted a patent in the United States an inventor must submit a patent
Panda themed restaurants wrestle over trademark. PANDA RESTAURANT v. PANDA LIBRE
A trademark is a something which signals to consumers the identity of the producer of a product. Traditionally a trademark is a word phrase or symbol a company uses to brand its products. United States
Motorcycle manufacturer found liable for copyright infringement for using picture of his son. GUNNELLS v. TEUTUL
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