0 results for ''Cowan Liebowitz Latman''
Cite as: Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, Inc. v. Otsar Sifrei Lubavitch, Inc., 02-7465, NYLJ 1202578799799, at *1 (2d Cir., Decided November 25, 2002)Before: Oa
Provisional Patents for the Frugal Inventor
Though it is difficult to know whether to patent a new invention, there is no question that patenting it will be expensive. Patent costs include those for application preparation and subsequent prosecution costs. The total cost to obtain a U.S. patent may be as little as $15,000 or as much as $100,000 or even more, depending on the complexity of the technology.Does Copyright Pre-empt the Right of Publicity?
Broadly speaking, every state recognizes individuals' right to prevent the unauthorized use of their names and likenesses for commercial purposes. Some states consider this a civil right similar to the right of privacy, but elsewhere the concept is termed a "right of publicity." A recent 7th Circuit decision raises a fascinating issue that has sometimes divided the courts: When and how might the federal Copyright Act pre-empt state causes of action arising from the right of publicity?Don't Cut Off Your Patents to Spite Your Trademarks
The smart and strategic IP owner sees any recession, even one as severe as this, as an opportunity to make strides against competitors that will position a company well when things turn around.'Golan' Opens Door on 'Traditional Contours' Doctrine
It isn't often that a federal court of appeals throws a grave constitutional shadow over a substantive provision of the Copyright Act. In fact, until the Tenth Circuit's recent decision in Golan v. Gonzales, it had never happened before.Lady Gaga, Burning Man, Medical Justice: Copyright Cops
What do the following have in common: Grammy-winning pop singer and "fame monster" Lady Gaga, the annual avant-garde Burning Man festival, and a group of physician advocates called Medical Justice? All have recently taken unusually aggressive copyright positions against people who dare to feature or refer to them in works of authorship.Trending Stories
Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.
(470) 294-1674
Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone
(857) 444-6468
Smith & Hassler
(713) 739-1250
2024 Report: State of AI in Legal
Brought to you by Ironclad
Download Now
Blueprint for Successful Second Request Document Review
Brought to you by Integreon
Download Now
Employee Happiness Playbook: The 3 R's for Business Success in 2024
Brought to you by Amazing Workplace, Inc.
Download Now
The Positive Impact of AI at Small Law Firms: 4 Key Insights
Brought to you by LexisNexis®
Download Now