RPJ’s Gregory P. Feit was recently featured in a Law360 article examining the intersection of trademark enforcement, parody, commercial speech, and brand protection in the closely watched dispute between outdoor apparel company Patagonia and environmental activist and drag performer “Pattie Gonia.” The case centers on a trademark infringement lawsuit filed...
Years in the making, the U.S. Copyright Office has released a new strategic plan – Fostering Creativity and Enriching Culture (the “Plan”) – to be implemented over 2022-2026. Its overarching purpose is to make the copyright system more accessible, understandable, and up to date, as well as more useful to...
Today, AltaClaro is hosting a free CLE webcast featuring RPJ Partner Mark H. Moore to discuss copyright law protections for companies' computer software. Audience Q&A will drive much of the webcast, and Mr. Moore will draw from years of experience litigating copyright cases to provide direct, practical answers and advice. Stopping Software...
On July 18, Law360 published an article by RPJ Partner Mark H. Moore discussing how courts are analyzing copyright protection for computer software. "For many a company, proprietary computer software is its most valuable asset, so protecting this key intellectual property is a priority. Due to developments in jurisprudence limiting...