Intellectual Property, Privacy, International Law & Trade

Trade Secret “Watch List”: Bill Would Establish Monitoring List Of Countries Engaging In Cybertheft, And Make U.S. Intelligence...

by Robert Isackson | Orrick - Trade Secrets Group on 5/10/2013

Here’s another sign of the rising urgency of trade secret theft as a national security issue: the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee wants the head of the nation’s intelligence bureaucracy to track countries that...more

The Real Lesson of Chinese Cyberhacking

by Michael Spillner | Orrick - Trade Secrets Group on 5/1/2013

There’s been a lot of news lately about the Chinese military allegedly launching cyber attacks to steal U.S. trade secrets. This has gotten people riled up, including the President of the United States, who issued a 5-point...more

IP/IT & Media Newsletter - Issue 1/2013

by Daja Apetz-Dreier, Thomas Fischl, Alexander Klett, Stephan Rippert, Kathrin Schlüter, Philipp Süss, Katharina Weimer | Reed Smith on 3/25/2013

In this issue: - Cookies, Clouds and Other Challenges – Retrospect and Prospect in Data Protection - Employee Data Protection – What’s Down the Road? - German Federal Supreme Court Decides Another...more

Administration Launches Strategy on Mitigating Theft of U.S. Trade Secrets

by Lauren Papenhausen | McDermott Will & Emery on 3/1/2013

The strategy announced on February 20, 2013, should serve as both a wake-up call from the government and an offer of assistance. Given the losses that can arise from competitors’ purposeful theft of trade secrets, entities...more

Obama Administration Trade Secret Report Raises Important IP, Business, and Securities Issues

by Matthew P. Allen, Kathleen Koppenhoefer, Michael Simoni | Miller Canfield on 2/28/2013

The Obama Administration’s recent “Strategy on Mitigating the Theft of U.S. Trade Secrets” makes clear the importance for businesses to be aware of and understand the international threats to their intellectual property, the...more

APT Threat Report Shows Cybersecurity Risks Not Limited to Identity Theft

by Craig Hoffman | BakerHostetler on 2/22/2013

We often talk to companies who believe they are an unlikely target for hackers because they do not have financial account information, Social Security numbers, or medical information. However, personal information is not the...more

White House Issues Strategy Warning Of Dangers To U.S. Companies From Hackers

by Pedro Pavon | Carlton Fields on 2/22/2013

The White House warned yesterday that hackers and “hacktivist” groups have the intent and capability to target U.S. companies and steal confidential data. A new executive strategy explains that the threat of corporate...more

Cloud Computing Law: Balancing Privacy and Investigation

by Field Law on 1/24/2013

Megaupload Ltd. is alleged to have disseminated copyright protected movies and music and US prosecutors now have the task of gaining access to the company’s servers in a bid to prove their case....more

Advertising News & Analysis - January 3, 2013

by Kristen Brown, Emilio W. Cividanes, Kelly DeMarchis, Stuart P. Ingis, Jeffrey D. Knowles, Jacqueline Levasseur Patt, Gregory J. Sater, Janet F. Satterthwaite | Venable LLP on 1/7/2013

In this issue: - FTC Amends Appliance Labeling Rule - What Does “As Seen On TV” Mean, Anyway? - Color or Colour? Color Trademarks Treated Differently in US and EU - FTC COPPA Rule Updates Take...more

Recent Items of Interest from Around the Internet

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 9/26/2012

A round-up of interesting items from around the internet: - from Martin Senftleben, a draft Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Interpretation of the Right of Quotation (along with explanatory notes). Potentially...more

European IP Bulletin -- Issue 88, March 2012

by McDermott Will & Emery on 4/3/2012

In This Issue: Copyright - Pub Landlords Found to Infringe the Premier League’s Copyright: Pyrrhic Victory After All?; The Protection of Football Fixture Lists Under the EU Database Directive; The “Innocent”...more

Digital Media Update - January 2012

by Baker & McKenzie Australia on 1/25/2012

Welcome to the January edition of our quarterly Digital Media Update. This publication keeps you informed of the latest developments affecting the digital media industry both in Australia and globally. The first quarter...more

European IP Bulletin - Issue 84, October 2011

by McDermott Will & Emery on 11/3/2011

In This Issue: Tradmarks: “The War of the Roses”: Proportionality and Use in Accordance With Honest Practices; Registrability of Marks Containing Geographical Indications of Origin; CJEU Considers Effect of Honest...more

The Legal Counselor - September 13, 2011

by Michael Diaz Jr. - Diaz Reus International... on 10/10/2011

In this issue: The Royal Wedding and IP Rights in the Fashion Industry; New Privacy Laws in India and China - A Barrier to Outsourcing; Foreign Direct Investment in Venezuela; and The Future of Islamic Finance in the Middle...more

Three Point Shot -- September 2011

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 9/20/2011

IN THIS ISSUE: - Let's Get Ready to Rumble – Muhammad Ali Steps Back in the (Legal) Ring - Trying to Force a Turnover: ESPN Sues Ohio State to Compel Release of Emails Involving Jim Tressel - Gossip about...more

Court Rejects Google Books Settlement – Quick Guide to the Decision

by Fenwick & West LLP on 8/23/2011

Twelve million scanned books and six years after Google was sued for digitizing entire libraries of books without authorization, in late March 2011 Federal District Judge Denny Chin rejected a controversial settlement of the...more

Advertising Law - August 10, 2011

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 8/22/2011

In This Issue: Brits Ban Makeup Ads with Digital Technology; Groupon Faces Scrutiny Over Privacy, Gift Certificates; Court: No Private Class Actions Under TCPA; CARU Recommends That Web Site Better Protect Children’s...more

European IP Bulletin - Issue 81, June 2011

by McDermott Will & Emery on 7/7/2011

In This Issue: PATENTS; TRADE MARKS; COPYRIGHT; COMMUNITY DESIGN; CONFIDENTIALITY; DATA PROTECTION; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; E-COMMERCE; and EU. PATENTS: Musion Systems Ltd v Activ8-3D Ltd: Disposal, Making and Offer...more

International News - Focus on IP and Life Sciences -Winter 2010

by McDermott Will & Emery on 12/8/2010

In This Issue: Focus On IP and Life Sciences: Intellectual Property Planning and the Creation of Value By Rohan Massey and Peter Nias 4; Court Ruling Strikes Down Gene Patents on Appeal By William (Bill) Gaede 6; SPCs:...more

Advertising Law - July 20, 2010

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 7/21/2010

In This Issue: *Manatt Partner Tony DiResta to Share Insight in Three-Part Webinar Series on Social Marketing Compliance *Advocacy Groups to FTC: Strengthen, Broaden COPPA *Federal Bill Would Regulate Online...more

LEGISLATIVE ALERT! Newly Proposed Federal Online Privacy Law

by Alan Insul on 5/28/2010

LEGISLATIVE ALERT! Proposed Federal Online Privacy Law will change compliance requirements for website disclosures and opt in requirements. ...more

LegalMindsTV Interview Transcript: "New Developments and Legal Issues in Outsourcing"

by Bruce Colwin on 12/7/2009

Increased pressure to reduce costs and improve profitability and operating efficiencies have led outsourcing to become a $50 billion industry. While growing at an annual rate of 29% until the the recent credit crisis, the...more

The Finnish Constitution and Employee Email

by Marcia B Moulon-Atherley, Esq on 11/29/2009

Global business imposes on potential investors significant restraints in ensuring and understanding the laws of the countries in which business investment is sought. Not least of their problems is the manner in which...more

Advertising Law - October 8, 2009

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 10/8/2009

In This Issue: *California Privacy Law Not Preempted by CAN-SPAM Act *Facebook Settles Class Action Over Ad Program *Mom, May I Have More Brain Juice Please? *E.U. Adviser Supports Google in Ad Keyword Case *FDA To...more

Newsletter of the Advertising, Marketing & Media Practice Group of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 2/10/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *Manatt and BNA Launch Audioconference Series on Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act - Part of BNA’s "Legal and Business EDge" Coverage of Current Topics *Supreme Court Brings End to COPA...more

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