Vendor's penalty bad call by Mass. - Boston Herald

Vendor's penalty bad call by Mass. Boston Herald Amazon. Coca-Cola. Canucks. Trademarks include not just words but symbols (think Nike Swoosh) and even the appearance of products (Burberry plaid). Anti-counterfeiting laws protect sellers and the public from the harm that comes from confusion.

Technology Patent Wars Sign of Robust Innovation, Patent Office Claims - PCWorld

Technology Patent Wars Sign of Robust Innovation, Patent Office Claims PCWorld Seven of the law's provisions have already taken effect, with nine more working their way through the Federal Register process. Final rules are expected to be published by or before Aug. 16 and take effect on Sept. 16, giving the US PTO at least a ... Patent reform still needs work, companies sayPolitico Invention intensity?Westfair Online PTO Director Compares 'Smartphone Wars' to Patent Battles of OldCorporate Counsel The Hill (blog) all 13 news articles »

Guest Post by Sarah Burstein: Apple v. Samsung - Patently-O

Guest Post by Sarah Burstein: Apple v. Samsung Patently-O Guest post by Sarah Burstein, who will joining the faculty of University of Oklahoma College of Law this August. Her research focuses on design patents, an important piece in the smartphone wars. - Jason On May 14th, the Federal Circuit issued its ...

In re Baxter International, Inc. (Fed. Cir. 2012) - JD Supra (press release)

In re Baxter International, Inc. (Fed. Cir. 2012) JD Supra (press release) Specifically, what power does the US Patent and Trademark Office have to determine that a patent is invalid in a re-examination concluded after the Federal Circuit determines that the patent is not invalid after challenge during patent infringement ... and more »

Burberry Earns $100 Million In Counterfeiting Lawsuit - Huffington Post

Burberry Earns $100 Million In Counterfeiting Lawsuit Huffington Post Burberry was awarded $100 million in damages this week as Manhattan Federal court laid down the law on an extensive counterfeiting network. According to Women's Wear Daily, a slew of Chinese websites using the Burberry name and selling fake Burberry ... and more »