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Joint Infringement Liability After Golden Hour Data Sys. v. emsCharts, Inc.
November 23, 2010
The Federal Circuit recently revisited the issue of joint infringement in <i>Golden Hour Data Sys. v. emsCharts, Inc.</i> The court's decision in that case illustrates one way in which vicarious liability may not close the loophole for liability avoidance through the use of multiple actors. Further, the decision shows that claim drafting alone does not end the joint infringement problem for patentees.
Stauffer v. Brooks Brothers
November 23, 2010
On Aug. 31, 2010, the Federal Circuit rejected a procedural attempt to stem the recent flood of "false patent marking" lawsuits and provided guidance on the standing requirements for pursuing false marking claims under 35 U.S.C. &sect; 292.
Copyright Lessons from the Fourth Circuit
November 23, 2010
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit recently affirmed a judgment in excess of $11 million entered against a furniture manufacturer found liable for copyright infringement. Although the Fourth Circuit's judgment has not yet become final, unless it is reversed or overruled this opinion establishes, for the first time in that Circuit, certain significant principles of copyright law.
December issue in PDF format
November 23, 2010
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A Failure to Assume
November 23, 2010
In most Chapter 11 cases, the debtor (or trustee if one is appointed), either prior to or in connection with plan confirmation, will move to assume or reject its executory contracts, unexpired leases, or both (collectively "Executory Contracts") pursuant to ' 365 of the Bankruptcy Code. This article discusses the "ride-through" doctrine, which courts have developed to resolve the ambiguity resulting from a debtor's failure to assume or reject an Executory Contract under ' 365 prior to plan confirmation.
What's New in the Law
November 23, 2010
Highlights of the latest developments in equipment leasing law.
FAA Updates Its Procedures for Registration of Aircraft
November 23, 2010
This article discusses a new FAA rule designed to improve the accuracy of aircraft registration records, and its effect on aircraft financiers.
December issue in PDF format
November 22, 2010
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Movers & Shakers
November 22, 2010
Who's doing what; who's going where.
News Briefs
November 22, 2010
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.

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