Christopher Dolan

Christopher Dolan

September 06, 2011 | Inside Counsel

IP: The bare facts on naked licensing

Not exercising adequate quality control over a licensee can strip companies of their trademark rights.

By Christopher Dolan

13 minute read

August 23, 2011 | Inside Counsel

IP: Gray market goods spell trouble for companies

Two circuit decisions highlight the importance of registering copyrights and trademarks.

By Christopher Dolan

13 minute read

July 26, 2011 | Inside Counsel

IP: The pros and cons of top-level domains

The application date for TLD registration is rapidly approaching.

By Christopher Dolan

5 minute read

July 12, 2011 | Inside Counsel

IP: FTC advertising enforcement on social media

Three recent examples highlight a need for vigilance.

By Christopher Dolan

5 minute read

June 14, 2011 | Inside Counsel

IP: Letters of Protest

Trademark owners should consider low cost Letters of Protest an important part of their U.S. trademark enforcement programs.

By Christopher Dolan

6 minute read

May 16, 2011 | Inside Counsel

IP: Territoriality and Well-Known Trademarks

A trademark must be used in U.S. commerce in order to be enforced in the United States.

By Christopher Dolan

12 minute read

May 02, 2011 | Inside Counsel

IP: Defending Against Counterfeiting

Being aware of civil counterfeiting cause of action and related strategies is vital to defending the integrity of a brand.

By Christopher Dolan

10 minute read

April 18, 2011 | Inside Counsel

IP: Keyword Advertising

Unauthorized use of trademarks in keywords can be an actionable infringement.

By Christopher Dolan

5 minute read

October 11, 2010 | Inside Counsel

IP: Nominative Fair Use and Domain Names

Ninth circuit case provides trademark owners with rules for domain name enforcement.

By Christopher Dolan

5 minute read

September 13, 2010 | Inside Counsel

IP: Nontraditional Trademarks

Companies can protect their products' unique features from infringers

By Christopher Dolan

8 minute read