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In recent litigation involving the development of interstate natural gas pipelines, one of the key issues has been whether the state has waived its authority under Clean Water Act (CWA) section 401...

If you sang Happy Birthday to someone in a public place recently, you may be off the hook for infringement.

The traditional license grant is used to clearly define the rights conveyed for payment of a software license.

PROs issue licenses to, and collect royalties from, TV stations and other parties who wish to perform or broadcast copyrighted musical compositions.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has now updated its Service and Website Interruptions page to inform the public of a new final deadline extension in response to the ongoing health

India's rapid industrialization and increased role in the global economy continues to substantially increase its demand for energy. As a result, business and investment activity in India's energy sector is substantially growing as well.

Microsoft's 365 and Azure offerings are very compelling to prospective business purchasers. Why not ask the publisher of the software to host your applications in a secure cloud environment?

Over the past two months, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear five cases that will have a significant impact on intellectual property law.

The Federal Circuit in Apple Inc. v. Qualcomm Incorporated handed down a decision on April 7, 2021 that provides guidance on the determination of standing for patent licensees ...

The Federal Circuit's decision in VDPP v. Volkswagen establishes that patent-marking obligations extend to settlement agreements containing patent licenses, even when licensees don't admit infringement. This ruling creates new compliance burdens for patent holders who must now ensure settling parties mark licensed products to preserve pre-suit damages...

On Tuesday, May 5, 2021, the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai released an unprecedented statement supporting a "Covid-19 TRIPS Waiver."

On March 20, 2012, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued interpretive guidance and a new licensing policy regarding its rule authorizing the export to Iran of certain services and software incident to the exchange of personal communications over the Internet.

When licensing software, there may be an opportunity to buy support services as well.

The specific terms contained in the End-User License Agreement will inevitably vary depending on the functionality and features of the mobile app, the type of content/offerings featured by and through the mobile app and the underlying commercial relationship between the end-user and the applicable mobile app operator.

A recent amendment to Rhode Island’s workers’ compensation law extends personal liability for failure to maintain workers’ compensation insurance to partners (both general and limited) of general and limited partnerships and members and managers of limited liability companies (LLCs). The amendment creates potential exposure for limited partners and passive members of LLCs who generally would not be liable for the obligations of the entity.

On October 30, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice announced that it does not have antitrust concerns regarding a proposal by the VMEbus International Trade Association to implement a significant new patent policy requiring upfront disclosure of patents and patent licensing terms in connection with VMEbus standard-setting activities.

Many businesses hold misconceptions about their intellectual property portfolios that can lead to costly mistakes. From misunderstanding what patent rights actually provide to believing computer programs cannot be patented, these myths can prevent companies from maximizing the value of their IP assets. Understanding the true nature of patent protection and the importance of strategic IP management is essential for businesses seeking to leverage their innovations effectively.