The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mission Product Holdings Inc. v. Tempnology, LLC clarifies that a bankruptcy debtor cannot unilaterally revoke its trademark licensee’s right to use a licensed mark pursuant to a...more
6/4/2019
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Trademark Licenses ,
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As we discussed in our previous alert, the deadline for internet service providers to re-register electronically for copyright safe harbor protection is rapidly approaching on December 31, 2017....more
12/14/2017
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Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Office ,
Digital Media ,
DMCA ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
Online Platforms ,
Registration Requirement ,
Safe Harbors ,
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Under regulations issued late last year by the United States Copyright Office, to receive safe harbor protection, all “service providers” must electronically register an agent to receive notices of copyright infringement...more
6/12/2017
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Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Office ,
Digital Media ,
DMCA ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
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The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Star Athletica L.L.C. v. Varsity Brands, Inc. clarifies that the original designs on useful articles, such as common household items and personal electronics, may be protected by...more
3/30/2017
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Copyright ,
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Fashion Design ,
Graphic Designs ,
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The federal Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) provides safe harbors from copyright infringement liability for online service providers that are engaged in specified activities and that meet certain eligibility...more
In just a few years, vacation rental websites have exploded onto the scene, commanding a significant market presence in the hospitality industry and redefining traditional “vacation rentals.” In particular, websites like...more