[Feb/13] Court says Warner Bros. owns Superman Copyright

Its hard to think of a more recognizable character than Superman, or a more lucrative one, at that. People still line up for Superman movies and little kids still wear Superman pajamas with pride. Its not surprising then that those with colorable legal interests in the Superman copyright have been fighting over it for decades...................

[Jan/13] What Does DACA Mean to Employers?

With the advent of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative, employers will encounter a segment of the U.S. workforce that may pose unique challenges and opportunities in its hiring and employment. Human resources personnel and in-house counsel may be required to resolve some challenges while considering the impact DACA may have on their companies...................

[Oct/12] The America Invents Act Is A Game Changer For Patent Seekers

In what one attorney called the "most important change to patent laws since Thomas Jefferson wrote patent laws into the Constitution," the first portion of the America Invents Act, or AIA, went into effect in September 2012. The AIA's major component will go into effect in March 2013.....................

[Oct/12] You're Invited to the Taipei Conference on Patent Litigation and the Rise of the NPE

I would like to invite you to the upcoming Conference on Patent Litigation and Global Trends in the Rise of the Non-Practicing Entity (NPE) that will take place at National Taiwan University (NTU) in Taipei on October 30-31, 2012....................

[Oct/12] A Special Invitation to the 1st Annual Fair Trade and IP Symposium in Beijing

In what one attorney called the "most important change to patent laws since Thomas Jefferson wrote patent laws into the Constitution," the first portion of the America Invents Act, or AIA, went into effect in September 2012. The AIA's major component will go into effect in March 2013.....................