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The dispute between Google and Oracle, over whether Java application programming interfaces (APIs) can be copyrighted, continues.

China's massive market size presents a tantalizing opportunity for companies with innovative technology. However, navigating the legal and business complexities of operating...

In <EM>DVD Copy Control Association, Inc. v. Bunner</EM> [31 Cal. 4th 864, 75 P.3d 1, 4 Cal. Rptr. 3d 69 (Aug. 25, 2003)], the California Supreme Court rejected a Web site proprietor’s First Amendment defense against the DVD Copy Control Association’s (the Association’s) claim of trade secret misappropriation.

European antitrust law has tried for several decades to balance patent rights against the fundamental EU goal of having all member states function as a single market without internal barriers based on national boundaries.

From Lululemon's strategic response to dupe culture to landmark trade dress victories and AI-powered patent analysis, this intellectual property report examines how brands are adapting their protection strategies in an era of social media influence and technological transformation. The collection explores critical developments in trademark law, patent prosecution, and the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence with IP due diligence.

Brand merchandising and licensing is a multibillion- dollar business.

On Friday, July 27, 2007, Judge Friedman of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia denied Plaintiff MercExchange’s renewed motion for a permanent injunction against eBay to prevent the future use of the patented "Buy It Now" feature.

On January 13, 2017, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the US DOJ issued updated Antitrust Guidelines for the Licensing of Intellectual Property (the Guidelines).

In McKesson Technologies Inc. v. Epic Systems Corp., No. 10-1291 (Fed. Cir. Apr. 12, 2011), a split panel of the Federal Circuit affirmed the district court’s grant of SJ of noninfringement to Epic Systems Corporation ("Epic").

As our society’s dependence on technology continues to grow, it is not unusual for a company’s principal assets to consist of its intellectual property rights. During the turbulent economy of the last few years, many technology companies have had to seek bankruptcy protection.

One of the most closely watched developments in the standard essential patent (SEP) space has been the European Commission's controversial proposal for a framework...

Oracle maintains what I consider to be the most aggressive audit program of any major software publisher.

On September 16, 2008, Japan Fair Trade Commission (the "JFTC") issued a ruling against Microsoft Corporation ("MS") regarding its use of a so-called "NAP" clause in its software licenses.

Who doesn't like the favorite sandwich of childhood – peanut butter and jelly? The two substances blend and meld together, creating a delectable gooey, messy, sticky and sweet treat.

Section 365(a) of the Bankruptcy Code permits a debtor or trustee, subject to bankruptcy court approval, to reject an executory contract and release the debtor's estate ...

In mid-November, the NAIC will be holding its fall meeting, bringing together insurance regulators, companies and stakeholders to discuss issues facing the insurance industry today.

With software makers such as IBM promising customers a licensing compliance review at least once every two years, undergoing a software audit isn't a question of if, but of when.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched a new initiative, the First-Time Filer Expedited Examination Pilot Program (FTEEP), to make the patent system more accessible for inventors new