What is the most important question to answer in an IP dispute? While recent IP cases in the news have focused on ownership rights, from Prince’s last EP to the copyright to Abbott and Costello’s iconic “Who’s on First” routine,
April 4, 2017
Will you be ready when tragedy sparks litigation? June 12 will mark the first anniversary of the horrific killings at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, and litigation on behalf of victims has begun. In late March, 2017, a federal suit was
March 21, 2017
Are you ready for the next crisis in subprime loans? Last week, the Fed raised short term interest rates. While some observers may worry that rising rates will stall further economic growth, higher rates will offer positive benefits for some
March 7, 2017
Do you know how much your business is losing to piracy and counterfeiting? The recently released 2017 Update to the IP Commission Report on the theft of intellectual property estimates the loss to the U.S. economy may be as high
February 21, 2017
Is the Patent Trial and Appeal Board the right forum for your patent matter? Last week, more than a year after the CRISPR patent interference action began, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board decided the dispute in favor of the
December 6, 2016
Are you in control of your brand? The idea of branding is no longer limited to a company’s products. Now individuals can be brands—and not just celebrities and professional athletes. The deals you make can increase the value of your
November 22, 2016
Have you assessed your class action risks lately? Not all class actions receive widespread attention. However, Krispy Kreme has experienced two such filings in 2016. Earlier this year, when Krispy Kreme decided to go private as part of its acquisition
November 8, 2016
What is occurring at the intersection of crime and technology? Mapping online fraud in the United States makes the widespread nature of such crimes visible. Law enforcement agencies are making the necessary effort to catch up with developments in technology
October 25, 2016
Will you be ready for what happens when a contract is breached? Deals can sour over time and in many ways. After receiving paltry amounts of merchandising and musical sales income from This is Spinal Tap since the movie’s 1984
October 11, 2016
Are you prepared to respond to the ever-changing healthcare marketplace? The pace of developments in the healthcare sector demands constant monitoring. The financial implications of new FDA rules must be analyzed. Deals fall apart, impacting valuations. An entire segment of