Intellectual Property “Delebs” and Postmortem Right of Publicity Erik W. Kahn and Pou-I “Bonnie” Lee This article provides a 50-state survey concerning the laws on postmortem right of publicity and examines the state law nuances.
Intellectual Property “When Two Worlds Collide”: Comparing Software License Boilerplate with Government Contracts David S. Bloch The author compares examples from boilerplate software licenses with federal procurement law to explore how dealing with the government differs from dealing with private parties.
Patents The Changing Landscape of Patent Licensing after the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act William C. Coppola, Eleanor M. Yost, and Krupa K. Parikh The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act has significantly affected how parties negotiate patent license agreements. The issues presented here must be considered in the changing landscape.
Intellectual Property Inside a University’s Technology Transfer Office: Purposes and Goals for Protecting a University’s Intellectual Property Randi B. Isaacs University technology transfer offices are responsible for making university research publically accessible by obtaining patent protection and licensing. Here is an inside look at the purposes and goals for protecting a university’s intellectual property.
Intellectual Property Preparing IP Clients for Their Second Acts: A Primer on Creative Executorship Ellen F. Brown Creative executorship is explained, including how your IP clients may benefit from having a creative executor as part of their estate plans.
Patents Granting Language in Patent License Agreements: An Analysis of Usages Kenneth A. Adams Provisions used to grant licenses in patent license agreements are considered, and the author suggests which usages are clearest and most effective and why.
Trademarks The Longstanding Pro Bono Battle Challenging the Washington Football Team Trademarks Victoria F. Phillips and Ryan M. Van Olst The legal battle over whether the “Redskins” trademark registrations are disparaging continues. Less known are the thousands of billable hours spent in pro bono legal representation for the petitioners.
Intellectual Property When the Supreme Court Closes a Door, It Opens a Window: Over One Year Later, Aereo May Help Put the Cloud Back on the Court’s Horizon Craig B. Whitney and Andrew J. Ungberg Aereo has revived the argument that cloud-based streaming services may be entitled to compulsory retransmission licenses. Will the Supreme Court need to weigh in on the cloud again?
Intellectual Property An Interview with Sharon Barner, Vice President and General Counsel, Cummins Inc. Cheryl L. Black Profiles in IP Law
Entertainment & Sports ’Cause They Never Go Out of Style: Why Musicians Are Registering More Trademarks Than Ever Erik M. Pelton and Elizabeth M. Dukette Meeting of the Minds
Patents The Overstated Case against the United States Patent System? Theodore H. Davis Jr. Perspective
Intellectual Property Diverse Views: Increasing Diversity and Awareness in Legal Organizations Nicholas J. Kim Section Focus
Intellectual Property I2P Group News Samson Helfgott A number of interesting items have come up with respect to the I2P Group (International Intellectual Property Group), which are of interest to the entire membership.
