So, is an intangible song download the same thing as an “article” which allows for a government seizure of a domain name? As most people are aware, seizure of a domain name essentially shuts down the business it is attached…
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Is a Download the Same as an “Article?”
Posted in Copyright, Internet Law
Very Interesting Patent Case
It is relatively rare when the Court of Appeals reverses itself, but essentially here the Court has decided that federal contractors cannot be held liable for patent infringement that occurs outside the US. Of course, there are many more nuances…
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Posted in Government Contracting
Very Interesting Patent Case
It is relatively rare when the Court of Appeals reverses itself, but essentially here the Court has decided that federal contractors cannot be held liable for patent infringement that occurs outside the US. Of course, there are many more nuances…
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Posted in Government Contracting
Interesting Antitrust Issue – DOJ v. Apple
The big question is, can a company with 10% of the market actually be in violation of antitrust laws? I really don’t think so. Apple has officially responded to the antitrust claim brought against the company by the US…
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Posted in Intellectual Property, Internet Law
iPhone vs. Android – The War of the Patents
Nobody can say that Apple does not do its homework in product design, strategy and implementation. Back in 2005, Apple purchased a company called FingerWorks, and its associated patents. FingerWorks was the one and only creator and implementer of “multi…
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Posted in Government Contracting, Intellectual Property
Do You Do Business In the UK?
If you do business in the UK, you may need to re-examine your methods of communication if this plan, reported by the BBC goes into effect. Your messages, e-mails, texts, etc. sent to your UK colleagues would be subject to…
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One of SOPA’s Proponents Would Have Violated the Law
Advocating criminal penalties for even casual copyright infringement based on the whim of the copyright owner may be a double edged sword. One of the SOPA/ACTA/PIPA contingency was recently caught in what would have been a violation if SOPA had…
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So Why is Suspicionless Search and Seizure Important to Industry?
You may wonder why I’ve included what looks at first glance to be solely a political issue in my blog. You might also be wondering why I’m quoting the ACLU. The reason is because this time, privacy rights and industry…
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So How Does it Feel When You Become the Product?
In the world of “Think Differently” that has created an entirely new set of business models leveraging new technologies and social media, the old construct of product to consumer is only one of many possibilities. Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet…
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Posted in Internet Law
Final Rule for MAS/BPAs Becomes Effective 4/2
For those of you following GSA contracting, the Government Contracts Blog has a well written wrap up of what the rule means to those holding MAS and BPAs. More competition may be on the way. By Alexander Major A…
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Posted in Government Contracting
