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Limits and Considerations in Control Groups
May 29, 2008
Control groups have become an almost required element in trademark surveys. Survey methodology, however, derives from the field of sociology and political science where there was no such concept of 'control' groups. The studies were designed to be descriptive of a phenomenon. As such, the surveys contained no 'controls,' but could still none the less offer useful information.
He Who Steals My Trash Pays Cash?
May 29, 2008
In this rather odd sentencing case, the Eighth Circuit trashed the restitution order that had been imposed by the District Court for the District of North Dakota on janitorial supervisor James A. Chalupnik. <i>United States v. Chalupnik,</i> 2008 WL 268997 (8th Cir. Feb. 1, 2008). Here's a discussion of the case.
Enforcement Issues Raised By Geographically Descriptive Marks
May 29, 2008
How do famous, but geographically descriptive, trademarks impact the ability of second-comers to trade off the fame of the location? A look at a recent ruling on this issue.
May issue in PDF format
April 30, 2008
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IP News
April 30, 2008
Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.
What Is Reasonable?
April 30, 2008
Several recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court have arguably tipped the scales toward alleged infringers involved in a patent battle.
TiVo v. EchoStar: Federal Circuit Does the Time Warp
April 30, 2008
In <i>TiVo, Inc. v. EchoStar Commc'ns Corp.</i>, the Federal Circuit affirmed TiVo's $74 million judgment against EchoStar and reinstated TiVo's permanent injunction. If the parties could go back in time having the benefit of the Federal Circuit's decision, the patent-in-suit might be drafted differently and the claim construction arguments might be more persuasive. This article explores some of the lessons from the Federal Circuit's decision.
Who Owns the Web Site? Preventing Disputes Between You and Your Web Designer
April 30, 2008
Hiring an outside Web designer can be an efficient and effective way of ensuring a high-quality Web site for a company. However, when the relationship with the designer ends, the question of who owns the copyright in the Web site can lead to contentious and costly litigation.
April issue in PDF format
March 28, 2008
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IP News
March 28, 2008
Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.

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