By Robb S. Harvey on Posted in Copyright,PatentAs discussed on TIPS a few months ago, a number of publishers of scientific journals have launched copyright lawsuits against a handful of law firms, alleging that the firms’ photocopying in connection with patent submissions constitutes infringement. That dispute has now proceeded to the motion to dismiss phase, with U.S. District Judge Kyle of the … Continue Reading
By Laura Merritt on Posted in CopyrightYoga poses and sequences of poses are exercises and not subject to copyright law protection, announced the United States Copyright Office recently. “Exercise is not a category of authorship in section 102 and thus a compilation of exercises would not be copyrightable subject matter,” according to the Office’s statement of policy. The policy made clear … Continue Reading
By Waller IP Team on Posted in News and AnnouncementsAn article by Robert P. Felber, Jr. entitled “What’s in a Name? Beware Before You Brand” was included in the July issue of Public Relations Tactics, the official publication of the Public Relations Society of America. The article can be found here… Continue Reading
By Waller IP Team on Posted in News and AnnouncementsAn article written by Laura Merritt and Emily Zibart, entitled “Court Rejects ‘Soul Man’ Singer’s Claims Based on ‘Soul Men’ Movie and Soundtrack,” was included in the June 2012 edition of the Media Law Resource Center’s MediaLawLetter. The article can be found here… Continue Reading
