California’s New Do-Not-Track Privacy Law As of January 1, 2014, all commercial websites that collect personally identifiable information about users in California are obligated to follow the terms of AB370, the new “Do-Not-Track” online privacy law. What does this new law mean for website owners and consumers?
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Starbucks v. Craft Beer
January 14, 2014
Starbucks v. Craft Beer I’m always intrigued when the craft beer and trademark worlds collide. Starbucks has been accused of bullying a small craft brewery – did they do their research, or act too hastily?
Sherlock Holmes Joins the Public Domain
January 7, 2014
Sherlock Holmes Joins the Public Domain A recent federal court decision may help resolve a long-running copyright question: is Sherlock Holmes protected under US copyright, or is he in the public domain?
Trademark Abandonment: When Has a Trademark Been Abandoned?
December 30, 2013
When Has a Trademark Been Abandoned? Once your competitor’s trademark has been abandoned, it should be free for you to use – in theory. But how do you know when a trademark has been abandoned? A recent case shows how tricky this issue can be.
