“The First Amendment serves not only the needs of the polity but also those of the human spirit — a spirit that demands self-expression. Such expression is an integral part of the development of ideas and a sense of identity.” Procuunier v. Martinez, 416 U.S. 396 (1974). On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Read more about “Dumped your body in the back seat”[…]
When a lawsuit proceeds for seven years, anticipation steadily builds as we await the substance of the eventual resolution. In the seven-year case of Google® versus Viacom® we finally have a much-anticipated resolution between the two tech giants. It’s a significant conclusion to a wide-ranging copyright law issue. Viacom® brought a $1 billion lawsuit against Read more about Friday Grab Bag: Google® and Viacom® Opt to Settle[…]
Often in intellectual property disputes, a case can boil down to the simple issue of whether the ingenuity of one company crosses a line already established by another – whether the creative, diligent actions leading up to a fascinating new invention tread on the invaluable rights secured by another party. How far is too far? Read more about Friday Grab Bag: Aereo® on the Go?[…]
Over the years, The McHattie Law Firm, LLC has received many requests from our clients to review their existing employment manuals and handbooks, paying particular attention to the intellectual property (“IP”) provisions. Invariably, not one of those manuals provided thorough, and in many cases even adequate, guidelines for employees on the company’s intellectual property “Dos Read more about Does your employee handbook adequately cover intellectual property issues? *ATTORNEY ADVERTISING*[…]
Can I say that? Should I be worried about getting sued for using it as my title for this post? If I was sued, should I be worried about losing? First, (since I am very worried!) let me say that I am in no way affiliated with ABC Sports, Inc., the registered owner of “Are Read more about Are You Ready For Some Football?[…]
We all recognize them. A faceless mask embodying the legion of evil in a galaxy far far away. Evil, elite and invincible? Almost. The Imperial Stormtrooper may be the epitome of might on the silver screen, but that armor matters not against the power of wigs and black capes. Read on: A prop designer, who Read more about The Star Wars Chronicles: Episode I – The Empire Strikes Back[…]
Tomorrow, as most of you know… “IT ALL ENDS.” The world? Not to our knowledge. The NFL Lockout? We wish. No, no, tomorrow marks the theatrical opening of the final installment of the Harry Potter series. The premiere is, without a doubt, one of the biggest movie events of the year, possibly of the decade. Read more about Harry Potter and the Copyrighted Characters[…]