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IP Frontiers: Supreme Court gives patent holders discretion on infringement suit timing
“Equity aids the vigilant, not those who slumber on their rights.” It is this legal maxim that is the driving force behind the equitable defense of laches. Laches is a […]
IP Frontiers: Copyright and design protection post-Star Athletica
On March 22, the U.S. Supreme Court released its much-anticipated decision in Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands.1 As readers of The Daily Record may remember,2 the Star Athletica case was […]
IP Frontiers: Has the Alice pendulum begun to swing in favor of computer-related inventions?
For decades, computer-related inventions have survived various road blocks erected over time (statutory, case law, regulations and USPTO practice). When the latest road block came about and for some time […]
IP Frontiers: Supreme Court curtails design patent damages in Samsung v. Apple
There are generally three types of patents — utility, design and plant patents. Plant patents cover new plant breeds and hybrids. Utility patents cover the function and/or structure of processes, […]
IP Frontiers: A primer on prior art
I know that the rules on what constitutes prior art can be as boring as month-old fruit cake. However, it is important for inventors to have a general knowledge, and […]
IP Frontiers: Trump’s presidency and intellectual property law
Donald Trump became the president-elect of the United States on Nov. 8. The switch in presidential party affiliation and resulting shift in upper-tier government personnel will have significant implications on […]
Trade secrets go federal
President Obama signed into law the “Defend Trade Secrets Act” on May 11, 2016. Why is this important? This new law federalizes trade secret law that previously had been left […]
IP Frontiers: Zeppelin’s big ‘Stairway’ win heavenly to the music community
It’s one of the most instantly recognizable and iconic songs in rock music history. But was the opening guitar riff in Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” plagiarized? This past June, […]
IP Frontiers: No Mr. Trump, you can’t use our music
What do Adele, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, and Twisted Sister have in common? How about R.E.M., Steven Tyler, and Elton John? The common ground is certainly not their musical […]
IP Frontiers: Software patent eligibility – recent development
Software solutions are increasingly implemented in place of human activities, but patenting this type of software can be challenging, especially in view of the Supreme Court’s decision in Alice Corp. […]
IP Frontiers: Which team will cheer the loudest before the Supreme Court: Cheerleading uniforms vs. 3D printing
Copyright protection requires, among other things, that the original “work of authorship” be non-functional. Over 60 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Mazer v. Stein,[1] a pivotal decision […]
IP Frontiers: High Court considers revisiting issue of patent eligibility
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deciding whether to take a case that could have a significant impact on patenting inventions in the life sciences, software, and other technological areas. […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Possession of a controlled substance: People v. Clark
- Fourth Department – Visitation agreement: Diedrichs-Wheeler v. McAvoy
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Delisle v. FBBT/US Properties, LLC
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
- Second Circuit – Civil forfeiture: United States v. The M/Y Amadea, a Motor Yacht
- Second Circuit – Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: United States v. Simmons
- Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Flesch
Law News
- NY appeals court reverses burglary conviction over plea issue
- Side effect of NY auto insurance reform: costly lawsuits to prove damages
- NY appeals court reduces sentence for man who fired at deputies
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
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