Always Read the Fine Print
A clause in a contract at the Small Biz Dev Hackathon caused an uproar on Facebook and an apology from the sponsor. A hackathon is an event where programmers get…
Intellectual Property Blog
Protect your IP if you want Venture Capital
Do venture capital firms care about IP protections? The answer is undoubtedly yes! For a new startup, the value of the IP may be 80%, 90%, or even more of…
New Bill May Bring IP Back to US
Sometimes a company may decide to keep its IP in another country. A new bill has been introduced that may draw some of that IP back to the US. Representatives…
Twitter User Invokes DMCA to Protect her Tweets
Continuing our theme this week of social media users asserting copyright, we have the case of another Tweeter arguing that the material she posts on her site is protected by…
Conan O’Brien Sued by Twitter User for Allegedly Stealing Jokes off Feed
Are your posts on social media protected intellectual property? Some think so, and are willing to go to court over the issue. The comedian Conan O’Brien has been sued by…
Developing Wearables? Protect your IP
One of the latest tech fields to come out of the gate is the field of smart wearables. These are wearable devices, from watches to socks, that do all sorts…
Six Tips to Protect your IP Online
Do you want to know how to protect your IP from people who would steal it online? You could do worse than following the six tips in an article from…
Are you Using Open Source Software Properly?
Does your business use open source software? Most businesses use some form these days, but using open source software can open up some legal IP trouble if it’s used improperly.…
Apple Spat Exposes IP Problems in Creative Industries
Many IP stories in the news revolve around technology and software, but IP fights happen in many creative fields as well. Today, we’re not going to be talking about piracy,…
Ford Motor Company Sued by Versata for Alleged IP Infringement
One software company in Texas is taking on Ford Motor Company for an alleged IP infringement. The company, Versata, is seeking an injunction to stop Ford from using their software…