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New York Law Journal

'Polaroid' Developments in the Digital World: Court Examines Trademark Infringement in Social Media

A recent decision from Judge J. Paul Oetken of the Southern District of New York undertakes a detailed analysis of the 'Polaroid' factors in assessing the potential for customer confusion, and provides some interesting insight.
12 minute read

Law.com

Federal Circuit Decision Clarifies Obviousness-Type Double Patenting and Patent Term Adjustments In 'Allergan v. MSN Laboratories'

On August 13, the Federal Circuit issued a precedential ruling that reversed the District of Delaware's application of the Federal Circuit precedent in In re: Cellect to invalidate a claim in an earlier-filed parent application over admittedly patentably indistinct claims in later-filed (and earlier-expired) child patents. This decision has resolved some substantial questions about the application of obviousness-type double patenting that had been raised by last year's In re Cellect decision.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Isaac Hayes Estate Secures Preliminary Injunction to Stop Trump's Use of 'Hold On, I'm Coming'

A U.S. District Court in Atlanta says the plaintiffs could be harmed by having the song associated with Trump. It rejected the defense's argument that use of the song was political speech.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Monster Energy Takes on Beast Bites Over Alleged Trademark Violations

The California-based energy-drink company says creatine supplements sold by Beast Bites are designed to confuse and mislead consumers.
4 minute read

Law.com

Got 'Flat' Milk?: NY Company Says German Ex-Partner Stole Flat-Food Trade Secrets

A complaint filed in New York contends Veganz Group stole Vitiprints' patented technology to market dehydrated "flat" food products on its own, violating terms of their licensing partnership.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

(M)ost (E)ffective (T)actics (A)vailable: Trademark Protection in the Metaverse

With formerly brick-and-mortar businesses entering the metaverse, how can businesses protect their intellectual property—particularly the goodwill in their brands—in a transient world where goods and services are intangible?
10 minute read

The Recorder

Protecting Your Legacy: Trust and Estate Planning for Musicians

Understanding how to protect and transfer these invaluable assets can ensure that a musician's creative legacy endures and continues to benefit future generations.
6 minute read

The Recorder

White Stripes File Copyright Suit Against Trump for Campaign's Use of Music

The suit from Jack White and Meg White contends the Trump campaign misappropriated the signature riff from their song "Seven Nation Army" in a video posted to social media.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Who Got the Work: Latham and MoFo Enter Appearances for OpenAI in Pending YouTubers' Class Action

The original complaint is one of three class actions—one against OpenAI, one against Google's parent company, Alphabet, and one against AI computing company Nvidia—filed last month by Bursor & Fisher in the Northern District of California alleging unjust enrichment.
3 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Novo Nordisk Files Patent Claims to Fend off Generic Rivals of Wegovy

Sun Pharma of India and Mylan Pharmaceuticals of West Virginia seek FDA approval of generic versions of the popular weight-loss drug. Novo Nordisk says the efforts infringe on its patent.
3 minute read

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