Eye on IP^®

The "Eye on IP^®" email newsletter is provided to our clients and friends to give general information on developments in Intellectual Property.

May 2013

• Patent vs. Trade Secret Protection: Which One Is Better?
• EU Seeks to Modernize Trademark System
• Latest High-Profile Software Decision Tackles Standard-Essential Patents
• Understanding Design Patents: A Primer
• Weekly Roundup May 6 to 10, 2013
• Congress Announces Broad Review of U.S. Copyright Laws
• Latest Round of "Eat More Kale" Trademark Battle Goes to Goliath
• New ITC Report Highlights IP Infringement Trends
• Art World Applauds Landmark Copyright Decision
• USPTO Announces Patents for Humanity Winners
• Weekly Roundup April 29 to May 3, 2013
• Are Broadcast Companies Fighting a Losing Copyright Battle Against Aereo?
• Study Confirms Trademark Lawyers Matter

April 2013

• New Report Finds NPEs Filed Majority of Patent Cases in 2012
• USPTO Rule Change Eliminates Patent "Dead Zone"
• Weekly Roundup April 22 to 26, 2013
• USPTO Revises Patent Term Adjustment Rules
• USPTO Announces 2013 Inductees to National Inventors Hall of Fame
• Facebook Trademark Dispute Over "Timelines" Headed to Trial
• Federal Judge Confirms First-Sale Doctrine Has Limits
• Is "Ungoogleable" a Word? To Protect Trademark, Google Says No
• Weekly Roundup April 15 to 19, 2013
• Cybersquatting Cases Continue to Mount
• Copyright Office Calls on Congress to Consider "Next Great Copyright Act"
• Will Other Tech Companies Follow Google's Patent Pledge?
• WIPO Survey: High Costs of IP Disputes Make ADR an Attractive Alternative
• Weekly Roundup April 8 to 12, 2013
• Will Copyright Ruling Help News Industry Stay Relevant in Digital Age?
• Europe Looking to Improve Patent System
• ICANN Launches Trademark Clearinghouse
• Did the AIA Get Rid of the One Year Grace Period for Sale by the Inventor?
• Federal Legislation Could Nix Redskins Trademark Registration
• Weekly Roundup April 1 to 5, 2013
• Examiners Getting Up to Speed on First-to-File System
• "Jersey Boys" Off the Hook for Copyright Infringement
• Jeffrey Sheldon Answer IP Law Questions on Askimo.com
• Patent Switch Leads to Spike in Applications
• Will Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Doom Latest Kardashian Business Venture?

March 2013

• Weekly Roundup March 25 to 29, 2013
• Can Producer of Viral Hit Song "Shake" Copyright Infringement Claims?
• Supreme Court Rules "First Sale Doctrine" Applies to Goods Made Abroad
• USPTO Ruling Clarifies Use of Discovery in Inter Partes Proceeding
• Career Opportunities in Patents
• AIA Repeals Statutory Invention Registration Effective March 16
• New Study Shows Trade Secret Theft Is Often an Inside Job
• Weekly Roundup March 18 to 22, 2013
• Patents Are Booming at European Patent Office
• The Big Patent Change Few Are Talking About
• Frito-Lay Loses Food Fight Over IP Infringement
• New Damages Trial in Samsung v. Apple Patent Battle
• "Johnny Football" Files Trademark Lawsuit
• Weekly Roundup March 11 to 15, 2013
• Want Test Your IP Knowledge? USPTO Releases Updated Tool
• Agreement Signed to Establish Unified Patent Court
• Copyright Alert System Kicks Off
• Recent Decision Clarifies Copyrights on Twitter
• 3D Printing Technology Raises Copyright Concerns
• Weekly Roundup March 4 to 8, 2013
• European Union Considering Changes to IP Licensing Rules
• Federal Appeals Court Finds Film "50/50" Did Not Infringe Musicians' Trademark
• Obama Administration Launches New Strategy for Preventing Trade Secret Theft
• Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Bowman vs. Monsanto
• Weekly Roundup February 25 to March 1,2013
• New Report Offers Insight Into Patent Valuation

February 2013

• Is Apple Headed For Another Costly International Trademark Battle?
• Oracle Reignites Copyright War Against Google
• USPTO's Latest Roundtable to Tackle Requests for Continued Examinations
• USPTO Publishes First-to-File Examination Guidelines and Final Rules
• Weekly Roundup February 18 to 22, 2013
• Reminder: Be On Alert For Fraudulent Trademark Solicitations
• Apple Registers Trademark for Its Distinctive Store Design
• What Does Upcoming Switch to First-to-File Patent System Mean for Inventors?
• USPTO Offers New Tool to Determine Patent Term
• Trademark Registration in China Brings Challenges and Rewards
• USPTO Publishes Final Fee Setting Rule
• Offshore Gambling Dispute Leads to Suspension of U.S. IP Protections in Island Nation
• Jury Still Out on Post-Grant Review
• Weekly Roundup February 4 to 8, 2013
• USPTO Seeking Feedback on How To Improve Patent Quality
• Are Tougher Trade Secret Penalties on the Horizon?
• Louboutin Trademark Fight Continues at USPTO
• Rapper 50 Cent Wins Copyright Battle
• Weekly Roundup January 28 to February 1, 2013
• Businesses Reminded That NFL Fiercely Protects Super Bowl Trademark

January 2013

• Weekly Roundup January 28 to February 1, 2013
• Businesses Reminded That NFL Fiercely Protects Super Bowl Trademark
• Can Interviews Improve Patent Quality?
• EPO Patent Filings Reach Record High
• Jeffrey Sheldon Publishes "The Manager's Guide to Intellectual Property"
• Supreme Court Sides With Nike in Trademark Dispute
• Weekly Roundup January 21 to 25, 2013
• The Times They Are a Changin': Sony Releases Album in Response to New EU Copyright Law
• Jeffrey Sheldon Named "Super Lawyer" for 2013
• Top IP Cases to Watch for 2013
• New Patent Classification System Officially Off the Ground
• Weekly Roundup January 14 to 18, 2013
• China Vowing to Crackdown on Trademark Infringement
• The New Year Is Great Time to Conduct IP Audit
• USPTO to Hold Roundtable on Software Patents
• Will Federal Circuit Decision Make It Easier to Secure Permanent Injunctions in Patent Cases?
• Weekly Roundup January 7 to 11, 2013
• "Little Guy" Wins California Trademark Battle Over Beauty Products
• China Tops U.S. For First Time in Number of Patent Applications
• USPTO Considering Small Claims Court for Patents
• President Obama Signs Patent Law Treaty Legislation
• U.K. Poised to Relax Copyright Laws
• Weekly Roundup December 31, 2012 to January 4, 2013
• USPTO Moving Ahead With Satellite Offices
• USPTO Provides Status Update on PTAB and Prior Art Submissions
• California Judge Blocks Release of Alleged Hobbit Knockoff
• The Gap Facing Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Over Copycat Shoes

December 2012

• USPTO to Hold Roundtable on Genetic Diagnostic Testing
• Weekly Roundup December 24 to 28, 2012
• USPTO Director Discusses Software "Patent Wars"
• U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Weigh In On Trademarks During Bankruptcy
• Google Sees Spike in Copyright Removal Requests
• Will Unified European Patents Finally Become a Reality?
• USPTO May Require Greater Transparency in Patent Ownership
• Weekly Roundup December 17 to 21, 2012
• Proposed Legislation Would Boost USPTO's Patents for Humanity Initiative
• Fake Copyright Notice Takes Facebook By Storm
• U.S. Supreme Court to Tackle Patentability of Human Genes
• Los Angeles Ranks High on List of Top Startup Ecosystems
• Denton L. Anderson Ranked One of "The Inland Empire's Best Lawyers" by Inland Empire Magazine
• Weekly Roundup December 10 to 14, 2012
• Dunkin' Donuts Learns Trademark Lesson in Puffery
• Pandora Takes Music Royalty Fight to Congress
• Update: Six Strikes Program Delayed Until 2013
• Sheldon Mak & Anderson Recognized in Pasadena Magazine's Top Attorneys Issue 2012
• Anheuser-Busch Seeks to Remove Trademark from "Flight"
• Weekly Roundup December 3 to 7, 2012
• Will HTC Settlement Impact Apple's Ongoing Patent Litigation With Samsung?
• Survey Highlights Many Internet Users Do Not Understand Copyright Infringement Basics
• USPTO's 2012 Annual Report Marks Big Changes and Challenges
• Mexico Is Latest Country to Join International Trademark System
• Court Rules USPTO Is Miscalculating Patent Term Adjustments

November 2012

• Weekly Roundup November 26 to 30, 2012
• Will "Johnny Football" Be Forced to Choose Between Trademark and NCAA Rules?
• New DMCA Anti-Circumvention Provisions Continue to Allow Smartphone "Jailbreaking"
• Sheldon Mak & Anderson to Present "Profit from the New Patent Law" Seminar
• "Six Strikes" Copyright Alert System to Begin This Month
• Pandora Files Suit Over Music Licensing Fees
• Is Western Media Responsible for China's Poor IP Reputation?
• Can You Patent Rounded Corners?
• Copyright Office Exploring Small Copyright Disputes
• The "Blue Ivy" Trademark Loss That Never Happened
• Weekly Roundup November 12 to 16, 2012
• USPTO Issues Guide for Filing Preissuance Submissions Electronically
• USPTO Announces "Banner Year" for Trademarks
• U.S. Supreme Court Wades Into "Gray" Area of Copyright Law
• Google and Rosetta Stone Decide to Cooperate Rather Than Litigate IP Dispute
• British Judge Orders Apple to Rewrite Samsung Apology
• Weekly Roundup November 5 to 9, 2012
• California Haunted House Loses Trademark Battle
• Proposed Legislation May Change the Face of Internet Radio
• USPTO Reissues Trademark Solicitation Warnings
• Federal Government Brings Criminal Case Over Stolen DuPont Trade Secrets
• Sheldon Mak & Anderson Receives Tier 1 Ranking in "Best Law Firms" Survey
• Weekly Roundup October 29 to November 2, 2012
• General Motors Off the Hook in Albert Einstein Right of Publicity Lawsuit
• Robert A. Schroeder Named Los Angeles Trademark Law Lawyer of the Year

October 2012

• Superman Lawsuit Tests Copyright Termination Rights
• Material Girl's Use of Marlon Brando's Likeness Leads to IP Lawsuit
• Judge Refuses to Dismiss Megaupload Copyright Suit
• Weekly Roundup October 22 to 26, 2012
• Can an Apostrophe Save a Trademark Application?
• USPTO Inks Three New Patent Prosecution Highway Deals
• Sheldon Mak & Anderson Will Proudly Participate in Los Angeles Small Business Expo
• USPTO Extends Comment Period on First-to-File Rules
• Apple v. Samsung: Is Juror Misconduct Claim the Key to Overturning the Verdict?
• Weekly Roundup October 15 to 19, 2012
• Toys "R" Us Accused of Stealing Trade Secrets to Design Children's Tablet
• Cool-A-Coo: Acquiring Classic Brands Can Be A Great Way to Reach the Market
• Can You Quantify the Value of IP in the U.S. Economy?
• USPTO Announces Cooperative Patent Classification System Ahead of Schedule
• Google Reaches Copyright Settlement With Publishers, Will Digital Book Project Move Forward?
• Sheldon Mak & Anderson Proud to Participate in Rideshare
• Weekly Roundup October 8 to 12, 2012
• Is Crowdsourcing Becoming Part of the Patent Examination Process?
• MySpace Stops Apple From Trademarking Music Logo
• DOJ Monitoring Antitrust Implications of Patent Transfers
• The America Invents Act: What Provisions Have Taken Effect?
• Weekly Roundup October 1 to 5, 2012
• Trademark Litigation: Food Truck Cannot Use Ol' Blue Eyes to Sell Hot Dogs
• Does Europe Need Bold IP Reforms?
• Former Employee Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Motorola Trade Secret Theft
• USPTO Announces New Rules for Derivation Proceedings
• Robert A. Schroeder Named Los Angeles Trademark Law Lawyer of the Year

September 2012

• Weekly Roundup September 24 to 28, 2012
• Christian Louboutin Wins Partial Red Shoe Trademark Victory
• USPTO Proposes New Patent Fees
• DuPont Awarded 20-Year Ban in Trade Secrets Case
• TV Streaming Service Hits Roadblock Under U.S. Copyright Law
• Apple Patent Success Not Spreading Overseas
• Weekly Roundup September 17 to 21, 2012
• USPTO Announces Text2TPO Program for Patent Applications
• Jersey Shore Star Has Trademark "Situation"
• Copyright Law FAQ: What Is a Compulsory License?
• Can You Offer Free Digital Music and Be Profitable?
• New Google Search Algorithm May Deter Copyright Infringement
• Weekly Roundup September 10 to 14, 2012
• IP FAQ: When Does Trade Secret Theft Become a Federal Crime?
• Apple v. Samsung Highlights Importance of Legal Hold
• DOJ Shuts Down Websites Selling Copyrighted Cell Phone Apps
• Should China Overhaul Its Patent System?
• Weekly Roundup September 3 - 7, 2012
• USPTO Taking Its Act on the Road
• Ryan Lochte Seeking to Trademark Catch Phrase
• USPTO Releases New Rules and Fees for Supplemental Examination
• Myriad Wins Right to Patent Cancer Genes
• Sheldon Mak & Anderson Attorneys Offer IP Advice on Adrenaline Radio

August 2012

• Weekly Roundup August 27 - 31, 2012
• Michael Jackson Estate Wins Copyright Battle
• Is The USPTO Trying to Phase Out Paper Trademark Applications?
• Judge Orders Google to Go Back to the Drawing Board
• Luggage Company Seeking to "Avenge" Trademark Infringement
• Weekly Roundup August 20 - 24, 2012
• How Much Does IP Theft Cost the U.S. Economy?
• USPTO Announces Global Dossier Initiative
• Patent Litigation: Should the U.S. Let Experts Go "Hot Tubbing?"
• IP Litigation: Are Oracle and Google Paying for Good Press?
• Weekly Roundup August 13 - 17, 2012
• Raytheon Trade Secrets Case Gets Second Chance
• SAP Agrees to Pay $306 Million to Settle Copyright Infringement Suit, But Is the Case Over?
• USPTO Publishes Final Rule on Statute of Limitations
• U.K. Judge Orders Apple to Announce Samsung Did Not Infringe iPad
• IP Disputes: Can You Catch More Flies With Honey?
• Weekly Roundup August 6 - 10, 2012
• Obama Super PAC Gets Lesson in Olympic IP Rights
• Romney Ad Offers Clear Example of Fair Use
• USPTO Extends First Action Interview Pilot Through August 16
• Copyright Practice Tip: Failing to Follow Up Could Impact Your Rights
• Weekly Roundup July 30 to August 3, 2012
• USPTO Issues Guidance on Process Claims Involving Laws of Nature
• Apple Settle iPad Trademark Dispute, But Is the Battle Over?
• USPTO Publishes Final Rules for Preissuance Submissions

June 2012

• Judge Excludes Steve Jobs from Patent Litigation
• Recent Court Decisions Bolster IP Protections in Bankruptcy
• Weekly Roundup July 23 to 27, 2012
• FBI Anti-Piracy Seal Can Now Be Used By All Copyright Holders
• Hershey Benefits From "Sweet" Trademark Ruling
• USPTO Announces New Patent Offices
• Judge Posner Calls for Big Patent Changes
• The Obama Administration Wants Your Input on IP Policy
• Weekly Roundup July 16 to 20, 2012
• Can You Copyright a Yoga Routine?
• NBA's Number One Draft Pick Applies to Trademark Unibrow
• How Much Are Patent Trolls Costing Tech Companies?
• Apple Granted Injunction in Patent Lawsuit Against Samsung
• Multilateral Treaty Will Address Audiovisual Performances
• Weekly Roundup July 9 to 13, 2012
• Pinterest Adds Additional Copyright Protections
• Apple and Motorola Square Off Over Injunction in Patent Lawsuit
• Trademark Infringement Lawsuit: Is NBA Star the Real "Durantula?"
• Weekly Roundup July 2 to 6, 2012
• Warning for Advertisers Hoping to Capitalize on the London Olympics
• Copyright FAQ: How Do I Protect a Photograph?
• Strong v. Weak Trademarks: How to Tell the Difference
• Can You Patent Happy Hour?

June 2012

• Weekly Roundup June 25 to 29, 2012
• Kappos Uses Blog to Highlight Benefits of Cooperative Patent Classification
• Update: Apple iPad Trademark Ruling on Hold in China
• ICANN Releases Application Data for New Top-Level Domain Names
• Copyright Law Update: Are Academic Journals Embracing Open Access?
• Copyright FAQ: Who Has the Rights to a Collective Work?
• Weekly Roundup June 18 to 22, 2012
• Is the U.S. Copyright Office Changing Its Stance on Jailbreaking?
• Obama Campaign Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
• World IP Leaders Meet to Discuss Patent Harmonization
• Weekly Roundup June 11 to 15, 2012
• Can You Trademark a Highway Sign?
• Broadcasters' Copyright Infringement Case Against Aereo Heats Up
• Virtual Patent Marking Goes High Tech With New Software
• Are Neutral Experts the Key to Complicated Patent Litigation?
• Weekly Roundup June 4 to 8, 2012
• Intellectual Property FAQ: How Long Does Copyright Protection Last?
• Could Siri Be Stealing Your Trade Secrets?
• Do IP Protections Extend to Meat?
• Mark Your Calendars: USPTO Announces Key AIA Dates
• Weekly Roundup May 28 to June 1, 2012
• Ninth Circuit Outlines Boundaries of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

May 2012

• USPTO Proposes Higher Fees for FY 2013
• New FBI Campaign Targets Trade Secret Theft
• Update: Apple Prevails in California iPad Trademark Lawsuit
• Weekly Roundup May 21 to 25, 2012
• Trademark Litigation: Maker's Finally Gets Its Mark
• Patent Marking Goes Virtual: Are You Ready?
• Do We Need Specialized Intellectual Property Courts?
• Oracle v. Google IP Lawsuit: Who Won the First Round?
• USPTO Launches Quick Path Information Disclosure Statement Pilot Program
• Weekly Roundup May 14 to 18, 2012
• Trench Coat Worn By Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca Subject of Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
• Are Patent Lawsuits "Cruel and Unusual Punishment" for Jurors?
• Sheldon Mak & Anderson to Lead IP & Copyright Law Best Practices Webcast
• Will a New Customs Rule Help Trademark Owners Track Counterfeit Goods?
• Will EU Ruling on Copyright Protection for Software Impact U.S. Litigation?
• Weekly Roundup May 7 to May 11, 2012
• Is Alternative Dispute Resolution the Answer to Your IP Dispute?
• Oracle v. Google Update: Patent Reinstatement Has No Effect on Trial
• Could an Inappropriate Tweet Lead to Jail Time? The Legal Risks Under International Privacy Laws
• Obama to Use Trademark Law to Protect Veterans
• U.S. Global Patent & IP Trends Indicator Reveals Cautious Optimism
• Weekly Roundup April 30 to May 4, 2012
• Hocus Pocus and IP Law: Teller of Penn & Teller Seeks to Protect Copyrighted Trick
• Supreme Court: Judges Can Consider New Evidence
• Is Mobile Technology the Future of Innovation?
• Twitter Announces It Won't Participate in Patent Wars

April 2012

• Weekly Roundup April 30 to May 4, 2012
• Can Innovation Really Drive the U.S. Economy? USPTO Releases New IP Report
• Trademark Battle of the Boy Bands: Who Is The Real One Direction?
• LMFAO Cleans Up Its Act for Second Trademark Application
• April Marks Important Milestone for Patent Law
• Trademark FAQ: Can You Trademark a Sound?
• Weekly Roundup April 16 to 20, 2012
• Copyright FAQ: What Is a Work For Hire?
• Update: Eat More Kale Trademark Hits a Snag
• What Does Neil Young Have Against MP3s? Rock Legend Seeks Trademark for New Audio Format
• New USPTO Pilot Program Expands Amendment After Final Consideration
• Want to Test Your Intellectual Property Knowledge?
• Weekly Post Roundup April 9 to 13, 2012
• Google and Oracle Patent Litigation Headed to Trial: Who Will Blink First?
• Tips For Protecting Your Intellectual Property in a Social Media World
• USPTO Issues Guidance to Patent Examiner in Wake of Prometheus Decision
• Supreme Court Remands Myriad's Human Gene Patent Case
• Update: California Court Deals Blow to Transformer Trademark Lawsuit
• Weekly Roundup April 2 to 6, 2012
• Role Reversal: Chinese Writers Claim Apple Pirated Their Books
• Can You Patent a Tattoo? Nokia Says Yes
• Supreme Court Rejects Medical Testing Patent
• USPTO Director Uses Blog to Defend Fee Increases
• Copyright Infringement: Could Popular New Social Media Website Pinterest Get "Pegged?"

March 2012

• Weekly Roundup March 26 to 30, 2012
• The Temptations Latest To File Suit Over Royalties for Digital Downloads
• Will New USPTO and AUTM Initiative Lead to Better Patents?
• Protecting Your Trade Secrets: Should You Turn Off the Lights?
• What Were the Top Global IP Trends for 2011?
• Lessons from Hermés: Register Your Trademarks in China Using Chinese Characters
• Weekly Roundup March 19 to 23, 2012
• USPTO Issues Report on International Patent Protections for Small Businesses
• Sheldon Mak & Anderson Helps Revive Classic Trademark
• International Patent Filings Reach Record Levels
• California Copyright Litigation: Software Reseller Cannot Rely on First Sale Doctrine
• Has Louis Vuitton Gone Too Far to Protect Its Trademark?
• Weekly Roundup March 12 to 16, 2012
• Can Rabbit Ears Prevent a Copyright Lawsuit?
• New Study: Number of Female Patent and Trademark Holders Surging
• IP Enforcement Is Top Priority in Obama Budget
• Patent Prosecution Highway 2.0 Expands Availability of Pilot Program
• Private Investigator Busts Long Beach Restaurant for Copyright Infringement
• Weekly Roundup March 5 to 9, 2012
• Update: iPad Trademark Dispute Comes to California
• What Are the Most Important IP Protections for U.S. Businesses?
• "Linsanity" Takes Over Trademark Office
• Copyright FAQ: What Can't Be Protected?
• Update: USPTO Issues Official Warning Regarding Fraudulent Solicitations
• Weekly Roundup February 27 to March 2, 2012
• Update: California IP Lawsuit Over Twitter Ownership Can Proceed
• iPads Seized in China Over Trademark Dispute

February 2012

• Copyright FAQ: Can Software Be Copyrighted?
• Have You Tried Our Fast IP Search Tool?
• Don't Get Scammed: Warning For IP Applicants and Registrants
• Can You Trademark Your Child's Name?
• Copyright FAQ: What Is a "Useful Article?"
• Did You Know 2011 Was a Record Year for Intellectual Property?
• Are Fee Hikes on the Horizon? USPTO Releases Patent Fee Proposal
• USPTO Launches Patents for Humanity Pilot Program
• Weekly Roundup February 13 - 17, 2012
• USPTO to Study Genetic Testing
• Can You Copyright the Batmobile?
• Copyright Infringement Allegations Continue to Plague Presidential Hopefuls
• Copyright FAQ: What Is Preregistration?
• Does a California Copyright Case Spell Doom for Karaoke Lovers?
• Trademark FAQ: Why Is a Trademark Search Necessary?
• USPTO Releases Proposed Rules for Supplemental Examination
• California Patent FAQ: What Are the Conditions for Obtaining a Patent?
• MegaUpload.com Copyright Infringement Case Prompts File-Sharing Companies to Change Policies
• NFL Trademark Forces Super Bowl Advertisers Tip Toe Around the Name of the Big Game
• Is The Patent Fast Track Working?
• NFL Player Loses Race to Trademark Office
• Supreme Court: Government Can Copyright Foreign Works Once in Public Domain

January 2012

• Proposed Patent Rule Would Allow Third Party Prior Art Submissions
• Copyright FAQ: What If I Want to Use a Pseudonym?
• Doctor, Doctor Give Me the News: Dr. Pepper Settles Trademark Lawsuit
• California Trade Secret Lawsuit: Who Owns a Twitter Account?
• Proposed Patent Rule Would Change Administrative Requirements for Inventor Oaths
• USPTO Releases Four Proposed Rule Changes Under America Invents Act
• California Copyright Law: Is SOPA Really Dead?
• California Trademark FAQ: Is Your Product Eligible for a Trademark?
• Are Emoticons Really at the Center of a Patent Dispute?
• California Patent FAQ: When Should You File a Design Patent?
• Coca Cola Unveils New Vault—How Do You Protect Your Trade Secrets?
• Online Video-Sharing Site Not Liable for Copyright Infringement
• Transformers at Center of Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
• China Leads the World in Patent Filing
• USPTO Expanding Fast Track Program to Requests for Continued Examination
• Trademark FAQ: What Is Dilution?
• Patent FAQ: Why Is a Patent Search So Important?
• Trademark FAQ: What Constitutes Trademark Infringement?
• Trademark "Situation" Hits Abercrombie & Fitch
• Patent Hot Topic: Google Awarded Patent for a Self-Driving Car
• Copyright FAQ: Can a Copyright Be Protected Internationally?

December 2011

• Copyright FAQ: Is a Copyright Notice Required?
• USPTO Announces Changes to Two Patent Programs
• Update: Lawmakers Release SOPA Alternative
• Blackberry Name Snafu Highlights Importance of Trademark Research
• Copyright FAQ: Can a Copyright Owner Transfer His Rights?
• Patent FAQ: What Is a Provisional Patent?
• Patent Litigation: Supreme Court Decision to Impact Medical Industry
• Trademark Litigation: Are You Team Chicken or Team Kale?
• Judge Has Tough Words for Attorneys on Both Sides of Apple-Samsung Dispute
• Copyright Law at Center of Dispute Between Dentist and Patient
• "Free" Patent Search And Patent Application
• Trademark Litigation: What Do Women's Shoes and Candy Have in Common?
• A Question for the Holidays: Can You Copyright a Recipe?
• USPTO Releases New Rules for Ex Parte Appeals
• USPTO Considering Changes to Patent Assignment Process
• Patent FAQ: Is My Invention Patentable?
• Should California Be the Location for the Newest USPTO Office?
• Trademark FAQ: Does a Trademark Last Indefinitely?
• Are You Planning to Hire an Invention Promoter?
• The Patent Pipeline: A Look at the Numbers
• New Report Highlights Increasing Global Significance of Intellectual Property
• Tech Giants Send a Message to Congress Regarding SOPA
• Are U.S. Companies the Most Innovative?
• Trademark FAQ: Selecting the Proper Format

November 2011

• Dispute "Brewing" Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft
• Patent Litigation: Google Vows to Stand Behind Android Vendors
• U.S. Copyright Office Takes on Mass Digitization
• USPTO Partners With Chinese Counterpart to Launch New Patent Pilot Program
• Bipartisan Bill Looks to Crack Down on Rogue Websites
• Trademark FAQ: What Do the Different Marks and Designations Mean?
• California Copyright Litigation: Band Green Day Saved by Fair Use Doctrine
• Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Claims Stallone Stole Screenplay on the Sly
• Is Social Media Putting Your Company's Valuable Trade Secrets at Risk?
• U.S. Copyright Office Outlines Priorities—XTechnology High on the List
• Patent Pilot Program Underway in California and Around the Country
• Patent FAQ: Can I Protect My Intellectual Property Overseas?
• Tuesday, November 15, 2011Did Groupon's Former Sales Managers Take Trade Secrets to Google?
• Update: Twitter Finally Lands Coveted "Tweet" Trademark
• Muhammad Ali Hoping for a Knockout in Trademark Infringement Case
• Green Technology Pilot Program Marks 500th Patent
• What Do Jimi Hendrix and Copyright Law Have in Common?
• Copyright FAQ: When Is A Work In The Public Domain?

October 2011

• You're Invited!
• America Invents Act - Strangeness and The Best Mode Requirement
• Jeffrey G. Sheldon Named "Los Angeles Best Lawyers Patent Law Lawyer Of The Year" for 2012

September 2011

• AMERICA INVENTS ACT - MORE CHANGES
• AMERICA INVENTS ACT - EFFECTS ON FEES
• Correction to Eye On IP Blog Published August 29th
• AMERICA INVENTS ACT - 15% PATENT FEE INCREASE BUT FEE DIVERSION REMAINS
• THE AMERICA INVENTS ACT - INITIAL REPORT

August 2011

• Protecting Trademarks From The New .XXX Web Domain
• Is An Attorney Opinion Desirable In Response To A Charge Of Patent Infringement?
• Deputy Director of USPTO Discusses Changes To Eliminate Patent Application Backlog
• Patent No. 8,000,000
• California Regional Inventor's Conference

July 2011

• Sheldon Mak & Anderson Is Pleased To Announce...

June 2011

• DO YOU HAVE IDEAS FOR IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF THE PATENT OFFICE?
• Supreme Court Rules on Standard for Inducing Patent Infringement

May 2011

• Patent Office Pre-Examination Interview Program
• FRAUD ALERT RE TRADEMARKS

April 2011

• USPTO Loses $100M From Budget
• New Copyright Brochure On-Line At USIP.COM
• Clarification: USPTO to Begin Accepting Requests for Prioritized Examination of Patent Applications on May 4, 2011

March 2011

• Another Big Win For Our Client!
• U.S. Customs Making IP Protection at Border Even More Effective
• New Video Presentation -- "Protecting Ideas And Avoiding Infringement"

February 2011

• Try Out This Fast IP Search Tool - IP-Screen(sm)
• PATENT OFFICE ISSUES GUIDELINES RE THE DEFINITENESS REQURIEMENT
• USPTO Offers Online Tools to Solicit Public Feedback on Patent and Trademark Examining Procedures
• Sheldon Mak & Anderson Super Lawyers

January 2011

• U.S. Design Patent Application - Don't Forget the Request for Expedited Examination!
• US Copyright Office Launches Study Regarding Sound Recordings Fixed Before February 15, 1972

December 2010

• Free IP Program

November 2010

• Should I Register My Copyright?

October 2010

• Patent Office Issues Bilski Guidelines

September 2010

• How Can A Software Supplier Control Resale Of Its Software?
• How To "Take Down" Infringing Content
• Eye On IP Is Back!

February 2010

• Vol. No. 2010 - Issue No. 2 Eye on IP
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November 2009

• DR. LAURA LLOYD JOINS FIRM’S PATENT PROSECUTION PRACTICE

July 2009

• TRADE SECRETS AND DEPARTING EMPLOYEES

June 2009

• PROTECTING AND RESPECTING AN ARTIST'S "MORAL RIGHTS"

May 2009

• DESIGN PATENTS - AN INEXPENSIVE ALTERNATIVE

March 2009

• FALLOUT FROM THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY IMPROVEMENT ACT 2008 (CPSIA) IMPACTS THE HOME ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

December 2008

• FIVE REASONS TO OBTAIN AN ATTORNEY'S OPINION IN POTENTIAL PATENT INFRINGEMENT SITUATIONS
• HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO OBTAIN A PATENT?

August 2008

• DANGERS OF OFFSHORE PATENT APPLICATION PREPARATION

May 2008

• PATENT MARKING - BE CAREFUL OUT THERE
• COURT RULES MICHAEL MOORE'S USE OF WOUNDED SOLDIER CLIP NOT DEFAMATORY

March 2008

• ARE PATENTS HARDER TO OBTAIN?

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