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Is The Internet Putting Your Corporate Identity At Risk? ( January 2005 )
With the Internet opening so many doors to the expanding global economy, your corporate identity may be more vulnerable than ever before. But every country has different laws, and to the extent that the theories behind the laws overlap, they are applied differently. Whether you are trying to obtain a trademark registration in Japan or fighting for common law rights in the US, there are several basic strategies that should be undertaken to keep your portfolio or trademarks, including domain names, strong. -
Protecting Your Intellectual Property from Domain Name Typosquatters ( May 2004 )
Hijacking of domain names is an ongoing problem faced by companies. The risks of having to expend the time and money to do so can be minimized through the proactive steps of registration and monitoring. -
IP Strategies 2003 Seminar. Seminar Summaries of Speakers Edward Colbert and James Galbraith of Kenyon & Kenyon. ( November 2003 )
Edward T. Colbert, Partner at Kenyon & Kenyon, presented "A Strategic Overview of Recent Developments in Enforcement Under Trademark Infringement, Dillution and Cybersquatting." James Galbraith, also a Partner at Kenyon & Kenyon, discussed the topic of managing the cost of patent litigation. -
IP Strategies 2003 Seminar. Seminar Summaries of Speakers Nels Lippert and William DiSalvatore of Hale and Dorr LLP. ( November 2003 )
Nels Lippert presented an in-depth discussion on the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. William DiSalvatore presented "Identifying and Effectively Protecting Trade Secrets." -
IP Patent Strategy Seminar. Seminar Summaries of Speakers James D. Nguyen & William J. Robinson of Foley & Lardner ( September 2003 )
James Nguyen, Senior Counsel at Foley & Lardner, presented two discussions, the first entitled "Post-Registration Strategic Maintenance and Protection of Your Trademarks." He noted that "Trademarks can be a powerful sword, but needed to be actively shielded to protect their strength." Next, William J. Robinson, a Partner at Foley & Lardner, presented a discussion on IP Litigation strategies. His talk primarily focused on managing IP litigation costs, an area that has seen tremendous expansion, both in terms of amounts that clients have at stake and the price of participating in an IP case. -
IP Patent Strategy Seminar. Seminar Summaries of Speakers Kathleen Peterson & Michael Bettinger of Preston Gates & Ellis LLP ( September 2003 )
Kathleen Peterson, a partner at Preston Gates & Ellis LLP, focused on strategies for fighting instances of "cybersquatting," under both the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy ("UDRP") and the Anti-Cybersquatting Protection Act ("ACPA"). Next, Michael Bettinger, leader of the Intellectual Property Litigation Group at Preston Gates & Ellis LLP, discussed the Markman hearing, which in patent litigation determines the meaning and scope of the patent claims in dispute. -
Fighting Cybersquatting With The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy and the Anti-Cybersquatting Protection Act ( September 2003 )
Kathleen Peterson, a partner at Preston Gates & Ellis LLP, focused on strategies for fighting instances of "cybersquatting," under both the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy ("UDRP") and the Anti-Cybersquatting Protection Act ("ACPA"). Addressing the UDRP, Ms. Peterson noted that the Policy has been adopted by all accredited domain-name registrars for ".com", ".net", and ".org" domain names, and provides for resolution of disputes through arbitration. -
Post-Registration Strategic Maintenance and Protection of Your Trademarks ( September 2003 )
James Nguyen, Senior Counsel at Foley & Lardner, presented two discussions, the first entitled "Post-Registration Strategic Maintenance and Protection of Your Trademarks." He noted that "Trademarks can be a powerful sword, but needed to be actively shielded to protect their strength." Nguyen covered several helpful tips for managing a trademark portfolio.