Copyright assignment that merely assigns right to sue insufficient to create standing. Discussion here.

 Decision Right Haven Standing(function() { var scribd = document.createElement(“script”); scribd.type = “text/javascript”; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = “http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js”; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(“script”)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(scribd, s); })();

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We are proud to advise Makerbot, maker of 3-D printers.   Makerbot’s CEO, Bre Pettis, appeared on Colbert this week.

Apple owns application 85/097,331 for the configuration of its glass cube store. Its successful brief arguing that it has obtained secondary meaning is reproduced below.

The mark consists of:

the distinctive design and layout of a retail store comprised of a cube-shaped building constructed almost exclusively of transparent glass, with transparent glass walls and roof,

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Kurt Pritz, Sr. VP of Stakeholder Relations of ICANN, testified before the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet, on May 4. Representative Coble asked various questions and ICANN has submitted additional information. In additional to a technical question regarding the ability of a brand-owner to wind down its own ‘brand registry’ if…

Najjar Employment Law Group seeks declaration that it is not infringing registrations for THE EMPLOYMENT LAW GROUP, owned by a DC firm.  No, the registrations are not incontestable.

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The NYIPLA will be presenting its half-day program on trademarks June 14.  Win Valuable CLE Credits!! I will be speaking on Notice and Takedown for Trademarks.

Hy Vee is a large chain of grocery stores.  It has in-store Chinese Restaurants.  Defendant is a single-location Chinese restaurant in Oklahoma.

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