Jonathan bick

December 09, 2003 | Law.com

Although legislation has been enacted to address cybersquatting, e-exploitation of trademarks is still a problem for trademark holders. As in the case of traditional unlawful trademark exploitation, the threshold question is whether there is a likelihood of confusion and whether there is dilution. Unfortunately, these questions are difficult to answer simply by applying traditional trademark doctrines.

By Jonathan Bick

10 minute read

April 10, 2006 | New Jersey Law Journal

There are no clear guidelines on the application of traditional sourcing rules to the use of trademarks for invisible expression, such as meta tags, domain names or keywords.

By Jonathan Bick

7 minute read

April 17, 2006 | Legaltech News

Internet search engines allow advertisers to sponsor keyword-related searches. Even if the keyword use of a trademark is contractually authorized, it is unlawful if the use could confuse consumers. There are few guidelines on the application of traditional sourcing rules to the use of trademarks for invisible expression, such as domain names or keywords, but many cases have been initiated. The implications are significant -- where the courts strike the balance will impact the future of Internet marketing.

By Jonathan Bick

7 minute read

January 26, 2007 | New Jersey Law Journal

The recent amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure have transformed procedures for the discovery and production of e-information by promulgating protocols for digital data. Understanding the underlying technology of digital data is useful in applying the amendments.

By Jonathan Bick and Ellen M. Javor

7 minute read

March 02, 2005 | Legaltech News

Law firms use Internet technology to communicate in ways that were simply not possible 10 years ago. This has allowed lawyers to share information as never before. More importantly, technology allows law firms direct control over Internet communications because they own the individual networks that allow information to be shared. But direct control brings increased liability for copyright infringement.

By Jonathan Bick

9 minute read

June 20, 2003 | Law.com

The Internet is now unassailably an integral part of life and business. Equally unassailable, unfortunately, is the frustration of keeping up with the ever-evolving rules and regulations that govern employee usage and employer liability. Here are top 10 things every HR professional must know to avoid costly missteps in the intricate dance known as Internet law.

By Jonathan Bick

16 minute read

July 13, 2007 | New Jersey Law Journal

Recent court decisions may force the Recording Industry Association of America to re-evaluate its litigation tactics.

By Jonathan Bick

5 minute read

June 24, 2002 | New Jersey Law Journal

Due to its enabling technology, the Internet is a very public communications system, and, consequently, lawful active monitoring of the Internet and e-mails is rampant. The legal justification for such monitoring is equally extensive.

By Jonathan Bick

9 minute read

December 16, 2010 | New Jersey Law Journal

As territorial lines blur, courts are loath to interfere with the contracts that give rise to franchise relationships.

By Jonathan Bick

7 minute read

November 23, 2007 | New Jersey Law Journal

A decade ago, it was popular to think of e-commerce as an unregulated market place. However, during the last decade, e-commerce has become more tied to our physical-world experience and American law has become the pre-eminent legal force.

By Jonathan Bick

6 minute read