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More Chinese Companies Are Joining U.S. Firms to Fight Patent Trolls Image

More Chinese Companies Are Joining U.S. Firms to Fight Patent Trolls

Phillip Bantz

Some of China's largest companies have banded together with major brands in the United States and elsewhere to neutralize "patent trolls," an indication that the country's firms are becoming increasingly concerned about patent infringement litigation.

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How the U.S.-China Trade War Effects IP Strategy

Rob Maier

The trade war between the United States and China has had far-reaching effects on international trade and the global economy. The dispute is slowly developing into a battle of attrition, without any immediate resolution on the horizon despite ongoing trade talks. As businesses change the way they operate in response to this unpredictable trade environment, counsel should consider the risks and potential impacts on corporate IP strategy.

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The Madrid System Turns 30: The Pros and Cons of Using the Madrid Protocol in the United States and for U.S. Based Companies Image

The Madrid System Turns 30: The Pros and Cons of Using the Madrid Protocol in the United States and for U.S. Based Companies

Stacey C. Kalamaras

This summer, the Madrid System turned 30 years old, and as two more countries prepare to join the Madrid Protocol we look at how the Madrid System has grown as it enters full adulthood.

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Damages for Extraterritorial Infringement of U.S. Patents Image

Damages for Extraterritorial Infringement of U.S. Patents

Aaron Davidson 

A look at the gray area of infringement of U.S. patents in the U.S., but with related consequences or actions outside the U.S.

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The Interaction of International Law and U.S. Copyright–Assignment Terminations Image

The Interaction of International Law and U.S. Copyright–Assignment Terminations

Stan Soocher

That U.S. copyright-assignment termination issues are among the most complex in the copyright field becomes even more apparent when attempts to reclaim copyrights involve aspects of international law. Few courts have ruled, however, on the impact of international law on U.S. copyright-assignment terminations. The most recent to do so is the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Ennio Morricone Music Inc. v. Bixio Music Group Ltd.

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EU Court Rules Adding Facebook 'Like' Button Triggers GDPR Data Collection Obligation Image

EU Court Rules Adding Facebook 'Like' Button Triggers GDPR Data Collection Obligation

Caroline Spiezio

Websites with embedded Facebook “like” buttons must inform users their data will be collected and processed by the social media giant, the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled.

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Achieving Commercial Real Estate Success Post-Brexit

Mathew B. Tully & Barry Crushell 

Proper planning and the ability to pivot will help American companies with UK, EU commercial property interests.

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The International Encryption Debate: Privacy Versus Big Brother Image

The International Encryption Debate: Privacy Versus Big Brother

Robert J. Anello & Richard F. Albert

Although increased reliance on technology such as emails and texts has provided greater opportunity to gather evidence of criminal activity, law enforcement agencies around the world complain that encryption technologies make it difficult to catch criminals and terrorists and therefore should be restricted.

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Are Companies Playing It Too Safe With GDPR Breach Reporting? Image

Are Companies Playing It Too Safe With GDPR Breach Reporting?

Frank Ready

A new report from the law firm of Pinsent Masons shows that there has been a high level of GDPR "over-reporting" at the U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office, but organizations who may think they are playing it safe may actually be opening themselves up to further regulatory scrutiny.

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EU E-Commerce Proposal Aims to Eliminate Barriers; Calls for E-Signatures and Net Neutrality Image

EU E-Commerce Proposal Aims to Eliminate Barriers; Calls for E-Signatures and Net Neutrality

Simon Taylor

The European Union has put forth an ambitious proposal for how countries can eliminate barriers to e-commerce and protect businesses and consumers engaged in online transactions. But parts of the proposal, published as part of a World Trade Organization initiative that includes the U.S. and China, are likely to face opposition.

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