By Emily J. Zibart on Posted in Internet,TrademarkAs may readers may be aware, the new .XXX top level domain (TLD) is set to launch this December. It is intended that this top level domain will be used exclusively by responsible members of the adult entertainment industry. Many trademark owners are rightfully concerned regarding the prospects of typo-squatting and trademark infringement in this … Continue Reading
By Laura Merritt on Posted in TrademarkThe United States Patent and Trademark Office recently released a new edition of the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (the “Manual”). The 8th edition, released on October 15, is available for download from the USPTO. Some highlights of the 8th edition include the following: The description of a color claimed as part of a trademark … Continue Reading
By David C. Scott on Posted in Copyright,Entertainment,First AmendmentThough the talk of the Supreme Court’s current term will be the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Court’s fall docket includes several highly-anticipated First Amendment decisions. The following two decisions could prove definitive for the First Amendment legacy of the Roberts Court, which has been on balance rather media-friendly so … Continue Reading
