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Peloton accused of infringing copyright on music it already licensed. NMPA v. PELOTON
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the author of a new work of expression. In the United States an author is granted a copyright when they fix their work in a tangible medium. A copyright can be registered with the United States Copyright Office to strengthen the rights associated the rights…
Read MoreCrypto currency company requests dismissal of patent infringement case. COOPERATIVE ENTERTAINMENT v. RIPPLE
A patent grants its owner the exclusive right to sell their invention, for a limited period of time. In exchange for that exclusive right the inventor describes how the invention works to the general public. Any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof is eligible…
Read MoreTrademark dispute brews between kombucha producers. GOOD OMEN v. MOBTOWN
When a company uses a symbol to distinguish its products from other products in the marketplace, that symbol is considered a trademark. In the United States using a trademark automatically grants the trademark user some exclusive rights to the trademark. A trademark user can further strengthen it's right to the trademark by registering the trademark…
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Apparel designer files suit for infringement of copyrighted camouflage design. ASAT v. CHAPTER 4
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 Office will strengthen the exclusive rights granted by copyright law, but is not necessary for a copyright to be granted. …
Read MoreUSITC investigation of Fitbit based on complaint from Philips.
A patent is a set of exclusive right granted to the inventor of an invention. To be granted a patent in the United States, an inventor must file a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The United States Patent and Trademark Office reviews patent applications to make sure that the invention…
Read MoreDoes adding “.com” create a trademark? USPTO v. BOOKING.COM
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that distinguishes products from one company from products of another company. Trademark law generally allows the owner of a trademark to exclude others from using a trademark that may lead to consumer confusion about the seller of a product. If someone other than the owner of…
Read MoreUnauthorized documentary film maker faces copyright infringement suit. ABKCO v. CODA
A copyright is a set of exclusive rights granted to the creator of a new work of expression. Expressive works such as music, choreography, and movies are all eligible for copyright protection. A creator is granted a copyright when they fix their expressive work in a tangible medium. This means that when a creator saves…
Read MorePatentee found not entitled presumption of nexus for secondary considerations. FOX v. SRAM
After a patent is granted, if a member of the public discovers prior art which would render a patented invention obvious, that member of the public can request an inter partes review of the patent. Inter partes review is a trial proceeding conducted at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board to review the patentability of one…
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