In the modern era of technological advancements and the burgeoning landscape of online commerce, the interconnection of patent law with the dynamics of e-commerce platforms presents intricate challenges. A recent legal dispute between Wenzhou Xin Xin Sanitary Ware Co., Ltd. (“Sanitary Ware” or “Plaintiff”) and Delta Faucet Company (“DFC”) illuminates the complexities faced by international […]
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Trademark Infringement Suit Over “Buttermilk”
In a recent legal case involving Illinois Plaintiff, SAK Group, Inc. and Indiana Defendant, Blue Hill Hospitality, Inc., the complexities of trademark infringement and its legal implications came to the forefront. According to the complaint, SAK Group, Inc., is a renowned restaurant group operating under the trademark “Buttermilk Café.” They initiated legal action against Blue […]
Legal Verdict: STMicroelectronics Liable for $32.5M Damages to Purdue University in Transistor Technology Patent Case
STMicroelectronics, a leading European chipmaker, has been held accountable for violating Purdue University’s patent related to transistor technology. This ruling, delivered by a jury in a West Texas court, resulted in a $32.5 million damages verdict. The jury supported Purdue’s argument that ST’s use of silicon carbide metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) […]
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Opinion Affirming Denial of Rule 59(e) Motion
This case, originally filed by Barrington Music Products, Inc. in the Northern District of Indiana, was brought on appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. After the Northern District awarded Barrington a mere $3,228.00 in damages, Barrington filed a Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 59(e) motion asking the court to […]
Copyright Law: Registering a Work with the Copyright Office, Part II
Who Can Register a Work with the U.S. Copyright Office? Can foreigners register their works in the United States? Any work that is protected by U.S. copyright law can be registered. This includes many works of foreign origin. All works that are unpublished, regardless of the nationality of the author, are protected in the United […]
Copyright Law: What Does Copyright Protect?
What does copyright protect? Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture. Copyright does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed. The […]
An Overview of Copyright Law
What is copyright? Copyright is a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution and granted by law for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Copyright covers both published and unpublished works. What does copyright protect? Copyright, a form of intellectual property law, protects original works of authorship including literary, […]
212 Trademark Registrations Issued to Indiana Companies in June 2016
The U.S. Trademark Office issued the following 212 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in June 2016 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Registration No. Word Mark Click To View 4988832 LINCOLN COVERED CHOICE TSDR 4988761 FIRE DAWGS TSDR 4988757 FIRE DAWGS CLEANING SERVICES TSDR 4988719 PERCEPTION STRATEGIES TSDR 4988553 DAWG […]
Intellectual Property: Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Trade Secrets
How should I protect my intellectual property? Different types of intellectual property are protected by different means. In the United States, patents may be available to any person who “invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof.” Patent protection must be sought […]