Intellectual Property Law Section Newsletter Index

By Alan R. Singleton

June 2007
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Traditional Patent License Negotiations Result in Declaratory Judgment Jurisdiction after MedImmuneReginald J. HillHTML - Pdf
What Every Lawyer Should Know About Intellectual Property: The Basics of Copyright Law; The Basics of Patent Law; Ethical Issues in Intellectual Property LawEugene F. FriedmanHTML - Pdf

March 2007
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Editor's NoteDaniel L. KeganHTML - Pdf
Pulling the Plug on "The Electric (Slide)"Margo Lynn Hablutzel, J.D., LL.M.HTML - Pdf
Nondisclosure Agreements: Useful ExamplesEugene F. Friedman, J.D., Ph.D.HTML - Pdf
The Higher HIPAA HurdleElliott Bankendorf and Sherry RolloHTML - Pdf

January 2007
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Editor's NoteDaniel L. KeganHTML - Pdf
Select Illinois Case Law on Non-Disclosure Agreements and Trade SecretsSteven L. Baron and Kristin L. LingrenHTML - Pdf
What's In a Name?Margo Lynn Hablutzel and Thelen Reid BrownHTML - Pdf
Questions and Complexities in DisclosureDaniel L. KeganHTML - Pdf

March 2006
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Legal Wrinkles in Sponsored LinksSteven L. Baron and William BeattieHTML - Pdf
Common Mistakes by Trademark Owners in Mexico, and How to Avoid ThemJaime CastilloHTML - Pdf
When to File for Federal Trademark RegistrationJustin LampelHTML - Pdf

December 2005
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Corporate Assumed Name BasicsJodi K. PlagenzHTML - Pdf
Charity Solicitation ConfusionDaniel L. KeganHTML - Pdf
Hopping the HIPAA Hurdle: Proving Trademark Use in the Healthcare IndustryElliott C. Bankendorf and Sherry L. RolloHTML - Pdf

October 2005
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Gripers 1, Initial Interest Confusion 0 -- Lamparello v. FalwellAsst. Prof. Eric GoldmanHTML - Pdf
Stoller Strikes Out: Attorney Fees and Cancellation Against Frequent LitigantDaniel L. KeganHTML - Pdf

June 2005
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The Supreme Court Plants an Idea -- All Life Forms are Patentable! And Farmer's Get the Short End of the Stalk. Part I: The Decision.Eugene F. Friedman, J.D., Ph.D.Pdf
Epilogue: Arts Lawyer Patricia Felch Headed ISBA Section CouncilEds.Pdf

April 2005
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The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: A New Weapon in the Trade Secrets Litigation ArenaDaniel J. Winters and John F. Costello, Jr.Pdf

January 2005
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KP Permanent Make-Up, Inc. v. Lasting Impression: The U.S. Supreme Court Puts Fairness Back in Fair UseSteven L. Baron and Kristin L. LingrenPdf
A Translation Industry PrimerGrace LeonardPdf
Another Perspective on the Translation IndustryFelix StungeviciusPdf

October 2004
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Political Trademarks: Intellectual Property in Politics and GovernmentDaniel L. KeganPdf

June 2004
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Getting Old-School on Spam: California Supreme Court Rule That Mass E-Mails from Ex-Employee are not Trespass to ChattelsJoseph F. Marinelli and Daniel J. SchwartzPdf
KeganLaw Art and Film Intellectual Property ChecklistEds.Pdf
IP NotesEds.Pdf

February 2004
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Save the Date; Reserve Your Space!Eds.Pdf
The Madrid Protocol: Frequently Asked QuestionsUnited States Patent and Trademark OfficePdf
Short ItemsEds.Pdf

December 2003
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Trade Secret Train Wreck: How "Clickety-Clack" Transformed a Simple Idea into a Protectable and Profitable Trade SecretSteven L. Baron and Kristin L. LingrenPdf
Coming to a State Court Near You! Could Patent Infringement Matters Really End Up in State Court?Steven McMahon ZellerPdf
Bankruptcy Treatment of Ipso Facto Clauses in Intellectual Property LicensesBeverly A. BernemanPdf
An Invitation from the ChairSteven BaronPdf
Short ItemsEds.Pdf

August 2003
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"Common Law" Trademark Protection in Japan?Jiri M. Mestecky and Koya UemuraHTML
Outline of Three Recent Supreme Court Decisions on Patent Law (and More)Eugene F. FriedmanHTML

October 2002
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The Law of Privacy: Past, Present, and FutureAaron BrooksHTML
Recent Activities Before the WTO Raise New Questions About International Protection for Intellectual Property RightsProf. Doris Estelle LongHTML
Copyright Birth and Death AnnouncementsDaniel L. KeganHTML
Constitution.com: U.S. Constitutional Arguments in ICANN Arbitration HearingsChristopher LowethHTML
ICANN Stockholm FalloutAdria MorrisHTML
Intellectual ImprobabilitiesDaniel L. KeganHTML
ISBA Intellectual Property ContentsEds.HTML

June 2002
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Second Circuit Upholds Denial of Random House Injunction RequestSteven L. Baron and Rebecca GreeneHTML
A New Cybertool Against Cybersquatters -- and They Can Only Blame It on RioMargo Lynn HablutzelHTML
Property v. PrivacyDavid LoundyHTML
Intellectual ImprobabilitiesDavid L. KeganHTML

April 2002
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Inventor Rights: Chou v. The University of ChicagoRobert H. ResisHTML
Trademark Trial and Appeals Board Issues First Dilution DecisionJohn E. LyhusHTML
UCITA is Coming! UCITA is Coming! (One if by Land, Two if by C)Eugene F. FriedmanHTML

January 2002
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Is That Boat Really Intended for This Safe Harbor?David LoundyHTML
Establishing a Presence on the World Wide Web: An Internet PrimerCLE, Inellectual Property Seminar (April 2001)HTML
Organic Foods and LabelsEds.HTML
Proposed Amendments to Copyright Transfer and License Termination NoticeEds.HTML
ISBA Advisory Ethics Opinions on the WebEds.HTML

December 2001
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Another Roadblock on the Way to Proving Trade Dress in Product Configuration: Traffic Devices, Inc. v. Marketing Displays, Inc.Steven L. Baron and Anne C. BrynnHTML
When is "Notice" Really Notice? Service Provider Liability Under the DMCADavid LoundyHTML
Free ISBA Case ServiceEds.HTML
Copyright Office E-Mail Newsletter, NewsNet, Now AvailableEds.HTML

February 2001
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Illinois Appellate Court Embraces "Inevitable Disclosure" Doctrine in Trade Secrets CaseSteven L. BaronHTML
From Ink to E-Sign: A Conceptual History of the Electronic SignatureAaron BrooksHTML
Free Illinois CasesEds.HTML
Calling All Government AttorneysEds.HTML

November 2000
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Academia at Risk: Antiquated IP PolicyDaniel L. KeganHTML

June 2000
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When is a Dress Trade Dress? Walmart Stores, Inc. v. Samara BrothersSteven L. BaronHTML
All the Rage, and a Significant ConcernDavid LoundyHTML
TTAB Protective Order (1235 TMOG 70)United States Patent and Trademark OfficeHTML
In the Balance (TM): Pending ControversiesEds.HTML

May 2000
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A Brief History of the UDRPAaron BrooksHTML
A Practitioner's Guide to Provisional Patent ApplicationsEmily MiaoHTML
Career Clips: Patricia FelchPatricia FelchHTML
The First Internet-Related Case of Copyright Infringement in PRCJudge Li Dongtao, People's Republic of ChinaHTML
IP NewsDaniel KeganHTML

March 2000
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Admiralty TrademarksDaniel L. KeganHTML
New Law Affects Patents, Copyrights, and the InternetJohn M. AugustynHTML
Federal Patent Law Preempts State Law on InventorshipJohn M. AugustynHTML
A Sales Offer with Product Drawings Did Not Establish On-Sale Validity for Method PatentJohn M. AugustynHTML
Member Wins the 2000 Lincoln Award Legal Writing ContestEds.HTML
Abe -- A Better EssayEds.HTML
New IP FeesEds.HTML

November 1999
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Intellectual ImprobabilitiesDaniel L. KeganHTML
IP Q&AJohn AugustynHTML
Safe IP Derivative InfringementDaniel KeganHTML
Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act of 1998: Changes to the Rules of PracticeJoseph T. NaborHTML
The Times, They are A-Changin': Time Changes in the Trademark Law Treaty Implementation Act of 1998Marc E. FinemanHTML

June 1999
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Jack-O-Lantern Lawn Bags -- Utility Patent Protection for Decorating a Utilitarian Product?Philip L. BatemanHTML
States Gain IP ImmunityDaniel L. KeganHTML
Trademark Law Treaty Changes Lanham ApplicationsEds.HTML
Native American Tribe Insignia Under StudyEds.HTML
Safe IP: Signing ApplicationsDaniel KeganHTML

May 1999
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Select U.S. Domain Name Case DecisionsDavid J. LoundyHTML
The Hows and Whys of Web Site AuditsLynn E. Rzonca and Patricia M. DeSimoneHTML
Intellectual ImprobabilitiesDaniel L. KeganHTML
Safe IP: Corporate Name and Trademark DifferDaniel L. KeganHTML

February 1999
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Sausage Maker Scores $11 Million Verdict in Trade Secrets CaseSteven L. BaronHTML
Recent Changes to Trademark Opposition and Cancellation PracticeJoe NaborHTML
The "Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act"David J. LoundyHTML
Congress Calls a Time-Out on Internet TaxesMiriam V. HallbauerHTML
Safe IP: Filing a DocumentDaniel L. KeganHTML