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intellectual property

Facebook Battles $2 Billion Intellectual Property Lawsuit

Summary: Facebook and Oculus VR battle a $2 billion trade secrets lawsuit brought on by developer, ZeniMax. Mark Zuckerberg traveled…

Why Are IP Lawyers in Demand?

Summary: As long as businesses rely on intellectual property, IP attorneys will stay in demand, but some areas are hotter…

South Texas College of Law Sued for IP Infringement

Summary: After changing their name to better represent their location, South Texas College of Law is being sued by Houston’s…

AT&T Lawyer Reminds Us Why People Hate J.D.’s

Summary: An AT&T customer emailed the CEO with some ideas for better service. AT&T responded...with a letter from its attorney. According…

Top 10 Reasons Most Law Firms Have No Idea How to Hire and Evaluate Patent Attorneys

Summary: Why do so many patent attorneys have issues finding work in big law firms? Harrison Barnes explores possible reasons.…

Judge Rules that ‘Happy Birthday’ Song Should Not Be Copyrighted

Summary: After years of debate, a judge has ruled that the “Happy Birthday Song” is part of the public domain,…

Why Law Firms Don’t Understand Patent Attorneys

Summary: Patent attorneys are not like other attorneys. They should be thought of as scientists. Read the full article here: Top 10…

Burning Man Considers Suing Quiznos for Intellectual Property Theft

Summary: The very clever ad from Quiznos mocking the sort of attendees Burning Man now attracts is not appreciated by…

Mayer Brown Welcomes New Partner in Washington D.C.

Summary: The Intellectual Property practice at Mayer Brown has added Brian J. Winterfeldt as well as a team of lawyers…

LeClairRyan Finally Opens the Delaware Office They Have Been Wanting for Years

Summary: After setting a plan several years ago to get an office in Delaware, LeClairRyan finally opened one in Wilmington,…

Newly Acquired Boutique Firm for Haynes and Boone

Summary: Haynes and Boone has acquired intellectual property firm Mavrakakis Law Group to give them two new offices. The acquisition…

Intellectual Property Lawyer Mark Danielson Joins Foley & Lardner

Summary: Foley & Lardner’s Silicon Valley team gained experienced intellectual property counselor Mark Danielson. Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP lost…