Dec 22 | 2014

Trade Secret Liability for the Sony Hacks

In the wake of one of the most devastating corporate hacks in history, Sony Pictures Entertainment (“SPE”) has been forced to watch a torrent of secret documents, lurid exchanges, and employees’ personal information flood the far reaches of the internet.…
Jan 31 | 2013

“Deadwood” Proposal Dead at USPTO

You may recall our last blog post titled “Trimming the ‘Deadwood:’ Should Evidence of Continued Trademark Use Be Required Sooner?”  This earlier post explained that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) sought public comment on whether it should shorten…
Mar 27 | 2012

Thinking Strategically About Domain Registration

Staking out an online presence by strategically purchasing domain names can be just as important to a business as maintaining a physical storefront or carving out a sales territory. You can save time and money down the road by pursuing…
Jan 18 | 2012

Blackout!

If you have tried to run a search on Google’s site today or if you have attempted to look something up on the Wikipedia website, then you already know about the blackout.  If you have turned on the news in…
Dec 27 | 2011

New Year's Resolutions for Trademark Owners

Since it is that time of year for New Year’s resolutions, we wanted to share some resolutions that trademark owners should adopt.  By adhering to these resolutions, you can do wonders for strengthening your trademark rights and minimizing unwanted risks. …
Nov 30 | 2011

Cyber Monday and Pirates

In conjunction with Cyber Monday, the Justice Department announced that it shut down 150 web sites that were selling counterfeit goods.  This was part of the Justice Department’s ongoing efforts to disrupt sites involved in IP infringement by seizing the…