Intellectual Property and Information Technology

Upcoming Changes to the Lanham Act: The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Clay S. Hester

Supreme Court Decision May Significantly Delay the Filing of Copyright Infringement Suits

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Dana D. McDaniel

The Supreme Court has resolved a split among federal circuit courts that establishes another incentive to register copyrighted works early.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Alert

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Dana D. McDaniel

Service providers that have designated its DMCA Agent prior to 12/1/16 must submit new designations electronically by 12/31/2017.

Defend Trade Secrets Act Signed Into Law

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Dana D. McDaniel

On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA).

Can You Keep a Secret? The Quiet Pursuit of a Federal Trade Secret Regime

Posted on September 17, 2014 by John M. Erbach

Congress is currently mulling new legislation designed to federalize (partially) trade secret law.

Patent Law Continues to Unite an Otherwise Divided Supreme Court

Posted on June 6, 2014 by John M. Erbach

One area of law appears to unite both ends of the Court's political spectrum--patent law.

Virginia to Address Patent Litigation Abuse

Posted on January 28, 2014 by John M. Erbach

Recently, Congress has sought to curb abusive patent litigation with new legislation.