Tag: Intellectual Property Law

Ancient Doctrine of Laches Affirmed in 9th Circuit Copyright Case

November 5, 2012

In lawsuits involving Intellectual Property, particularly copyright and trademark infringements, lawyers for the infringing party typically raise the equitable defense of laches.   Laches involves the right’s owner having knowledge of the infringement and doing nothing to protect its interests.  In copyright for the owner, with full notice of an intended infringement to stand inactive while … More Ancient Doctrine of Laches Affirmed in 9th Circuit Copyright Case

Denial of Injunction in Sexual Harassment Case An Abuse of Discretion

November 1, 2012

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission “EEOC” sought an injunction against a grocery store where the offending manager had engaged in conduct of an egregious nature harassing female employees.  The conduct involved both verbal and physical harassment including inappropriate hugs and touching.  The manager also maintained a romantic relationship with the store’s owner.  The nature of the injunction … More Denial of Injunction in Sexual Harassment Case An Abuse of Discretion

Will the Ipad chill innovation?

February 2, 2010

From All Things Digital newsletter concerns about Apple’s Ipad. http://voices.allthingsd.com/20100202/apple-ipad-will-choke-innovation-say-open-internet-advocates/?mod=ATD_rss Article cites Apple’s control of application providers and one program running at a time feature as part of an Iphone type business model that will chill innovation unlike the computer model where manufacturer does not control software programs or content.   My view is that … More Will the Ipad chill innovation?