Category Archives: copyright

TM claims in DMCA notice may lead to 512(f) liability

Posted on January 27, 2014 by rtushnet

CrossFit, Inc. v. Alvies, No. 13–3771, 2014 WL 251760 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 22, 2014) CrossFit sued Alvies for trademark infringement, among other things, and Alvies counterclaimed for false advertising/unfair competition.  CrossFit moved to dismiss the counterclaims and partially succeeded.  CrossFit … Continue reading →

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Oracle suit against third party claiming to provide lawful software updates proceeds

Posted on January 8, 2014 by rtushnet

Oracle America, Inc. v. TERiX Computer Company, Inc., No. 13-cv-03385, 2014 WL 31344 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 3, 2014) Oracle sells hardware, software, and support and consulting services to maintain those.  But people also use third-party vendors for support, and here … Continue reading →

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Transformative work of the day

Posted on January 6, 2014 by rtushnet

Parody of Let it Go from Frozen: the rare parody that focuses on song structure.  I’m tempted to suggest that even the music publishers would have to call this one fair use, but that would be unrealistic. http://tushnet.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss

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PTO/NTIA online transactions

Posted on December 12, 2013 by rtushnet

Online Transactions Moderator: Ann Chaitovitz, Attorney‐Advisor for Copyright, Office of Policy and International Affairs, USPTO Comments generally agreed that online markets should be left to private markets. What role if any for the government. Panelists: Roy Kaufman, Copyright Clearance Center … Continue reading →

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PTO/NTIA access to rights information

Posted on December 12, 2013 by rtushnet

The Government’s Role in a More Efficient Online Marketplace Panel #1: Access to Rights Information Moderator: Garrett Levin, Attorney‐Advisor for Copyright, Office of Policy and International Affairs, USPTO Building the online marketplace is fundamentally for the private sector, and that … Continue reading →

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PTO/NTIA: notice and takedown

Posted on December 12, 2013 by rtushnet

Improving the Operation of the Notice and Takedown System Moderator: John Morris, Associate Administrator and Director of Internet Policy, NTIA Voluntary agreement among wireless companies will be announced today re: cellphone unlocking. We will not be talking about fundamental changes … Continue reading →

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PTO/NTIA: Maria Pallante

Posted on December 12, 2013 by rtushnet

Current Copyright Office Initiatives on Digital Issues Introduction: Shira Perlmutter, Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs, USPTO Copyright Office is covering many of the key issues addressed/not addressed in the Green Paper with studies etc.  Support/provide input into … Continue reading →

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PTO/NTIA: remix

Posted on December 12, 2013 by rtushnet

Legal Framework for Remixes Moderator: Michael Shapiro, Senior Counsel for Copyright, USPTO Panelists: David Carson, International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Popular image of industry that forcefully asserts rights and goes to court at drop of hat is not the … Continue reading →

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PTO/NTIA hearing: first sale

Posted on December 12, 2013 by rtushnet

The First Sale Doctrine in the Digital Age Moderator: Karyn Temple Claggett, Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Policy & International Affairs, United States Copyright Office Previous Copyright Office study concluded that first sale only covers distribution and thus … Continue reading →

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Law in an Age of Disruptive Technology, Georgetown Law Journal Symposium

Posted on November 8, 2013 by rtushnet

3D Printing  Moderated by Rebecca Tushnet • Georgetown University Law Center Deven R. Desai & Gerard N. Magliocca, Patents, Meet Napster:  3D Printing and the Digitization of Things Deven Desai is a law professor at the Thomas Jefferson School of … Continue reading →

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