Google your way to infringement
Or not. Here’s a survey of the latest “trademark infringement by search engine” jurisprudence. Read more
Ron Coleman on the law affecting brands, the Internet & free speech
Or not. Here’s a survey of the latest “trademark infringement by search engine” jurisprudence. Read more
Well, it is disparaging — ISLAMIC RAGE BOY. But EVIL CHRISTIAN isn’t? I’ve been complaining about the incoherent application of the “immoral and scandalous” standard... Read more
It’s not usually a great idea to use your personal email account for business purposes. Sometimes you’re stuck — you can’t get access to your... Read more
All work, no play, makes LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION® a dull boy. So I am in New England trying to stay… sharp. Shark, plus old teeth,... Read more
On ‘News 66! Read more
At the Volokh Conspiracy there’s a good discussion on the lawsuit you read about over at Marty’s. It seeks, as you recall, to oust Margaret... Read more
I’m guest blogging at Overlawyered.com this week and just published my first post, about a lawsuit being brought by promoters of cockfighting to protect their... Read more
KnoxNews, via Instapundit: This is one of the most ignorant moves by officials that I’ve seen in a while. It will be quite entertaining to... Read more
Counterfeit Chic has posted Knockoff News number 60! Read more
Technology law maven Bill Galkin sends along this article about how businesses can walk the line between email marketing and the crime against civilization of... Read more
Reuters: Animated footage promoting the logo for the 2012 London Olympic Gameswas removed from the organizers’ Web site on Tuesday amid concern it could trigger... Read more
Copywrite writes about, albeit somewhat telegraphically, and links to a work that straddles the storied parody / satire axis, finding the work creative, amusing, and... Read more
The AP reports that Disney could have some IP issues in a jurisdiction where, regrettably, I am not licensed to practice. Or to breathe: Hamas... Read more
The record industry moves in yet another way toward getting the law to treat your music purchase as a music license (via BoingBoing), writes Ken... Read more