How an “Exceptional” Case Will Cost You: The Impact of Octane on Patent Litigation

By: Daniel Larson   In the past few years, patent reform has become a major issue of debate in the House and Senate, most specifically, over the use of a fee-shifting provision.  Fee-shifting is the legal mechanism that forces the losing party of a patent case to pay the winning party’s attorney fees.  The attorney fees… Read More How an “Exceptional” Case Will Cost You: The Impact of Octane on Patent Litigation

What Compelled Facebook Users to Fall for Facebook’s “Legal Notice” Hoax?

By: Caroline Murphy Many Facebook users will share aspects of their private lives, whether it’s by posting an Instagram worthy meal, a selfie, or details about the good and bad moments in their life.  Users are apt to share private information publicly without knowing their proprietary rights to that information.  Last week, many Facebook users relied… Read More What Compelled Facebook Users to Fall for Facebook’s “Legal Notice” Hoax?

Forewarned: Tourists in Paris, France, may be breaking the law by a simple snap of the Eiffel Tower and sharing it on social media sites

By Nicole Cocozza   Being a tourist in Europe may come with some territorial grounds.  The average traveler probably does not know that photographing iconic landmarks may be violating the European Union copyright laws (EU), depending on which country in which you’re traveling. For instance, the Eiffel Tower is a landmark that is protected by… Read More Forewarned: Tourists in Paris, France, may be breaking the law by a simple snap of the Eiffel Tower and sharing it on social media sites

Sherlock Holmes: Officially Now in the Public Domain … and his Friend, Watson too

By: Briana Polan Sir Arthur Conan Doyle introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes in 1887, as the featured character in his novel, A Study in Scarlet.  Since then, three additional books and fifty-six short stories center on this intriguing character.  It is no surprise that other authors, publishers, and producers anxiously awaited the character’s emergence… Read More Sherlock Holmes: Officially Now in the Public Domain … and his Friend, Watson too

The Capacity of ‘HoloLens’ to Create a ‘HoloTrial’

Written By: Cherie Ching   The possibility of using Microsoft’s HoloLens to enhance a courtroom presentation could lead to faster transferability of exhibition files, more efficient trial procedures, and engaging jury experiences if it is able to survive the Rules of Evidence test.  Like any piece of evidence admitted to a trial, HoloLens must establish… Read More The Capacity of ‘HoloLens’ to Create a ‘HoloTrial’

Gene Patents in Canada

By: Andrew Glenny Medical professionals are occasionally confronted with barriers to ideal treatment for patients caused by patents.  These cases are usually caused by inability to use certain prescriptions or methods due to a patent that claims them.  This problem is usually alleviated with the licensing of that product to be distributed in hospitals.  One… Read More Gene Patents in Canada

The Misunderstood Hacker and the Violation of His Rights

POSTED BY Abner Pinedo Many frown upon the term “hacker” in our society. Corporations view hackers as the enemies who pry into protected computer source codes by circumventing copyright protecting technologies. However, hackers don’t view themselves as the enemy, but more of a public necessity in society. Their hacks and circumventing acts have brought upon… Read More The Misunderstood Hacker and the Violation of His Rights