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Intellectual Property

Released on: Apr. 25, 2013

Taken from the briefing Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.: First Sale Doctrine Applies to Goods Made Abroad and Imported Without the Permission of the Copyright Holder recorded April, 2013.On March 19, 2013, the United States Supreme Court in Supap Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. reversed the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and held (6-3) that the first sale doctrine set forth in 17 U.S.C. § 109(a) of the Copyright Act applies to goods ...

Released on: Apr. 22, 2013

Taken from the briefing Cybercrime: A Multi-Faceted Legal Challenge recorded April, 2013.Every day, more and more of our lives and our business is conducted online. It should come as no surprise, therefore, that savvy criminals are increasingly looking to the digital world as well. Each day brings new headlines about the growing threats posed by cybercriminals, ranging from thefts of personal information and intellectual property, to disruptive denial ...

Released on: Apr. 5, 2013

Taken from the briefing Email and the End of Privacy as We Know It: How to Protect the Privilege for Electronic Communications Actions recorded March, 2013. The increasing use of email to replace written correspondence, memos, and even phone calls raises questions about attorney-client confidentiality, particularly where clients choose to send emails from public venues or their place of employment. Attorneys and clients alike must be aware of potential ...

Released on: Apr. 24, 2013

Taken from the briefing Foreign Filing Best Practices: An Update on the Patent Cooperation Treaty recorded April, 2013.With today’s global industries and markets, foreign patent protection is an essential part of IP strategy. Since entering force in 1978, the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) has been a popular route for applicants acquiring patent rights in different countries because of the distinct advantages that the PCT offers versus the Paris ...

Released on: Apr. 17, 2013

Taken from the briefing Researching Ethical and Legal Issues in Data Privacy & Social Media recorded March, 2013.The use of social media in the legal industry is continually gaining momentum. But there may be ethical pitfalls with its use. This session will alert you to the ethical issues you should be aware of.This briefing, featuring instruction from experts in research strategy and social media, was conceived and created in cooperation with ...

Released on: Apr. 10, 2013

Taken from the briefing What Tactics are "Fair" When FRAND is in Dispute? FRAND Commitments and the Disabilities They Create recorded March, 2013. The interplay between patents and standards is not exactly new, but the magnitude and intensity of the contest between patent owners and their potential licensees has become highly charged and has made harmonization difficult. This program will explore the origins of the problem and the need for ...