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Thought leaders from around the world contribute their perspectives on landmark cases, new legislation, and legal perspectives on new technologies, business practices, and civil procedure.

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Q&A With LFOTY Boehmert & Boehmert

An Interview With Jan Bernd Nordemann of Boehmert & Boehmert, Winner of the 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Award for Intellectual Property Law in Germany

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The international property law attorney discusses his firm's recent successes and the trends taking over the IP field.

Four IP Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Four Disastrous IP Mistakes Most Companies Make

Eric Vaughn-Flam

Registering and investigating trademarks are just the beginning when it comes to keeping your intellectual property safe.

P3s in Puerto Rico

Public-Private Partnerships in Puerto Rico: A Handbook

DLA Piper

Historically, there has been vigorous debate among the residents of Puerto Rico for and against the privatization of public property and public services.

Why Register My Copyrights?

Understanding the Benefits of Copyright Registration

Maria Crimi Speth & Aaron Haar

If you aren't registering your copyrights with the United States Copyright Office, you're missing out on additional protections.

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Running a Startup in Ontario? Read These 10 Rules

Mihkel Holmberg

Navigating your startup amid Canada's changing unemployment law.

Fair Use in Trademark Infringement

Fair Enough: The “Fair Use” Defense to Trademark Infringement

Maria Crimi Speth & Aaron K. Haar

There are two arguments for fair use in a trademark infringement case. Here's your guide to understanding both.

What Are Lawyer Commendations?

Lawyer Commendations Feature Makes It Easy to Recommend Top Legal Talent

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Attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers can now position themselves as reliable industry resources.

Greek Copyright Law

New Greek Copyright Law

Kriton Metaxopoulos

The procedure applies only to infringements committed by users who make available to the public and upload content or works for which they do not own/control the copyrights. However, it does not apply to infringements committed by end users by downloading, peer to peer file sharing, streaming, or cloud computing.

Defending Trade Secrets

“Defend Trade Secrets Act” Signed Into Law Effective May 11, 2016

Brooks Kushman

The Defendant Trade Secrets Act of 2015 (“DTSA”), was signed into law by President Obama on May 11, 2016. The new statute creates broad private federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and has been hailed as “the most sweeping change to the nation’s intellectual property laws in a generation or more.”

Franklin Hoet-Linares

Q&A with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque

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An interview with Franklin Hoet-Linares of Venezuela’s Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque.

Philips’ EFM+ (DVD) Patent

Greek Supreme Court Contests the Validity of Philips’ EFM+ (DVD) Patent

Kriton Metaxopoulos

An overview on the ruling of Philips’ EFM+ (DVD) Patent in the Greek Supreme Court.

Drone Laws Rapidly Changing

Drones: What Legal Issues Should You Be Thinking About?

Rachel Constantino-Wallace, John Roche, and John Wechkin

Issues like product liability, FAA compliance, privacy, and IP surround the use of drones for personal and business use.

Can I sing "Happy Birthday" in public?

Is That Famous Song Protected by Copyright? Maybe Not – and the Change Means Refunds for Some

Michael B. Fein

A guide to navigating copyright claims on famous songs.

European Unitary Patent

New European Unitary Patent Is Not-So-Wonderful

Michael B. Fein

If the European Parliament and the 25 participating states were trying to emulate a U.S. patent and replace the present Balkanized system wherein each state has its own patent granting authority and courts handling patent litigation, it has failed miserably.

Protecting Company Names

Protect Two of Your Most Valuable Business Assets: Your Company Name and Important Brand Names

Paul C. Van Slyke

Your company name and important brand names are two types of your most valuable business assets. Without your company name and brand names, consumers and trade buyers would not be able to identify easily (and choose) your goods or services over those of another.

The Slants Legal Case Decoded

Victory for The Slants and Redskins

Carol Steinour Young and Emily Hart

On June 19, 2017, the United States Supreme Court settled the issue of whether an offensive name—in this case, an Asian-American rock band called “The Slants”—can properly be registered as a trademark.

Can a Trademark Registration be Audited?

Is Your U.S. Trademark Registration Being Audited?

Paul C. Van Slyke

The first of a two-part look at updates to the U.S. trademark registration process, and what it means for you and your business.

Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Patent?

The Argument Against Self-Representation in Patent Cases

John Powers

A look back at the 1983 Nilssen case, and what it means for patent law today.

Public Health Reform

Public Health Reform: What does the future look like for patients?

Vanessa Mellis

Increased government stewardship and a stronger user orientation are two of the key elements shaping this process.

IPR and Patent Validation

Patent Battles at the PTO

S. Benjamin Pleune

Inter partes review (IPR) has become the procedure of choice to resolve the validity of patents, with or without a co-pending litigation.

Court Rules to Tax Online Retailers

In the News Weekly Roundup: Court Rules for Taxes in Online Retail

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News from our listed lawyers. This week: New leadership at Richards, Layton & Finger, and developments in the Supreme Court.

What is in a Name?

What is in a Name?

Matthew McLaughlin

Trademark clearance for craft breweries.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Mass Tort

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California, San Francisco

Clifford J. Zatz and Josh Thomas Foust

The decision “may make it impossible to bring certain mass actions at all.”

Andrews Kurth

Supreme Court Reinstates Venue Limitations in Patent Cases

Jeff C. Dodd, Tonya Gray, Ben Setnick, John R. Hutchins, Rose Cordero Prey, and Mark A. Chapman

This week, in TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC, the Supreme Court undid the settled practice of virtually nationwide venue for patent infringement cases.

Eduardo Kleinberg of Basham Ringe y Correa

Q&A with Eduardo Kleinberg of Basham Ringe y Correa

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"Law Firm of the Year" interview with Eduardo Kleinberg of Basham Ringe y Correa.

Attorney Naomi Waltman Q&A

Women of Influence Award Winner: Naomi Waltman

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Salvador Dalí's Legacy

Salvador Dali's Legacy: Deprived of Image Rights?

Antonio Muñoz Vico

It is beyond question that personality rights expire with death and that post-mortem protection of such a personal sphere should be limited to preserving memory.

Colleen Tracy James of Mayer Brown

Q&A with Colleen Tracy James of Mayer Brown

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A Q&A with Advisory Board member Colleen Tracy James of Mayer Brown.

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