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01.21.16

Eye on the Courts: IP Cases for Retailers to Note

Retail companies have closely monitored a series of cases from the U.S. Supreme Court on down, which have focused on IP matters covering induced and direct infringement under the Patent Act (and, in one case, the Tariff Act of 1930); the likelihood of confusion under the Lanham (Trademark) Act; and ...


12.10.15

Hang Tags Are an Advertisement, Coverage Required for Copyright Suit

Do hang tags on clothing forming the basis of a trademark and copyright infringement lawsuit constitute an advertising injury?


11.17.15

California Updates Data Security Laws

The first state to enact data breach notification legislation, California has now updated Civil Code Section 1798.82 with three new bills signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.


11.02.15

SEC Not Keeping Quiet About Employee Confidentiality Agreements

Demonstrating the Security and Exchange Commission's (SEC) stepped-up protection of whistleblowers, national retailer Barnes & Noble revealed in a quarterly filing that the agency is investigating the company's use of employee confidentiality agreements.