Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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99-56691
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GoTo.com v. Disney
Corporation operating search engine in direct competition with another can't use logo that is 'overwhelmingly similar' to competitor's logo. |
Intellectual Property |
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Mar. 30, 2000 | |
99-55224
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Aalmuhammed v. Lee
Script consultant is not co-author if he lacks artistic control of entire film. |
Intellectual Property |
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Mar. 30, 2000 | |
97-20980
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Adobe Systems Inc. v. One Stop Micro Inc.
First sale doctrine doesn't remove copyright liability of software reseller who repackages educational software purchased from licensed distributor. |
Intellectual Property |
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Mar. 22, 2000 | |
98-55366
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Filipino Yellow Pages, Inc., v. Asian Journal Publications, Inc.
The term 'Filipino Yellow Pages' isn't protectible under trademark law as descriptive mark with secondary meaning. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Mar. 3, 2000 | |
98-35147 and 98-35415
|
Leatherman Tool Group Inc. v. Cooper Industries Inc.
Nonpatented product isn't protectable as trade dress when competitor clearly marks own product with distinct name and packaging. |
Intellectual Property |
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Mar. 3, 2000 | |
99-1951
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Qualcomm Inc. v. GTE Wireless Inc.
Where forum of first filed action is transferred to present forum, transferee forum should be forum for adjudication. |
Intellectual Property |
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Feb. 22, 2000 | |
99-1162
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Condon v. United Feature Syndicate Inc.
Order |
Intellectual Property |
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Feb. 16, 2000 | |
96-4628
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Electro Scientific Industries Inc. v. General Scanning Inc.
Attorney-client privilege is waived by 'news release' disclosing substantive component of communications from counsel. |
Intellectual Property |
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Feb. 8, 2000 | |
96-0383
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Lee's Aquarium & Pet Products Inc. v. Python Pet Products Inc.
Aquarium cleaning device doesn't infringe on existing patent under the doctrine of equivalents. |
Intellectual Property |
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Feb. 7, 2000 | |
96-20422
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Vivus Inc. v. Kercso
Dispute as to material facts precludes summary judgment in action to determine who invented patented device. |
Intellectual Property |
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Feb. 7, 2000 | |
98-55301
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Comedy III Productions Inc. v. New Line Cinema
Clip from 'The Three Stooges' film, later used in feature film, is not an enforceable trademark. |
Intellectual Property |
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Feb. 4, 2000 | |
97-56734
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Lockheed Martin Corp. v. Network Solutions Inc.
Internet domain name isn't a product for Lanham Trademark Act purposes. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
97-16853
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Hunt v. Pasternack
Actual construction of a building isn't required for protection under the Architectual Works Copyright Act. |
Intellectual Property |
|
Dec. 30, 1999 | |
B133110
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Electro Optical Industries Inc. v. White
Court may preliminarily enjoin former employee from working for competitor if the employment will inevitably lead to disclosure of trade secrets. |
Intellectual Property |
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Dec. 29, 1999 | |
99-0046
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Enterprise Leasing Co. of Phoenix v. Ehmke
Information about internal finances and operating procedure is trade secret that can be protected by nondisclosure clauses in employment contracts. |
Intellectual Property |
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Dec. 14, 1999 | |
98-55555
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CDN Inc. v. Kapes
List of wholesale prices of collectible coins is copyrightable subject matter. |
Intellectual Property |
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Dec. 9, 1999 | |
98-55810
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Avery Dennison Corp. v. Sumpton
Registration of a common surname on principal register doesn't satisfy requirement of 'famousness' under Federal Trademark Dilution Act. |
Intellectual Property |
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Dec. 3, 1999 | |
99-15046
|
Sun Microsystems Inc. v. Microsoft Corp.
District court must see whether licensing agreement is limited in scope of license or independent before invoking presumption in copyright infringement. |
Intellectual Property |
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Dec. 2, 1999 | |
98-2217
|
Vickery Design Inc. v. Aspen Bay Company
Order |
Intellectual Property |
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Nov. 22, 1999 | |
98-4098
|
Buzas Baseball, Inc. v. The Board of Regents of the University System
Order |
Intellectual Property |
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Nov. 4, 1999 | |
97-56418 and 98-55128
|
Radio Television Espanola S.A. v. New World Entertainment Ltd.
Licensing of copyrighted audiovisual work requires a written contract signed by the copyright owner. |
Intellectual Property |
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Oct. 22, 1999 | |
97-56415
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Universe Sales Co. Ltd. v. Silver Castle Ltd.
Expert's declaration regarding the applicability of another country's trademark law may be submitted to defeat a summary judgment motion. |
Intellectual Property |
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Sep. 30, 1999 | |
98-56727
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Recording Industry Assoc. of America v. Diamond Multimedia Systems
'Rio' portable music player isn't subject to restrictions of Audio Home Recording Act of 1992, as it isn't a 'digital audio recording device.' |
Intellectual Property |
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Sep. 7, 1999 | |
97-16853
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Hunt v. Pasternack
Actual construction of a building isn't required for protection under the Architectural Works Copyright Act. |
Intellectual Property |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
97-55877
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Rolex Watch, U.S.A. Inc. v. Michael Co.
Unauthorized sale of reconditioned used product with generic replacement parts and manufacturer's original trademark, constitutes trademark counterfeiting. |
Intellectual Property |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
96-15002
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Maktab Tarighe Oveyssi Shah Maghsoudi Inc. v. Kianfar
Federal court can decide dispute over intellectual property rights of a religious order without violating First Amendment. |
Intellectual Property |
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Sep. 3, 1999 | |
96-55619
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Dr. Seuss Enterprises L.P. v. Penguin Books USA Inc.
Publisher is preliminarily enjoined from using Cat-in-the-Hat to mimic O.J. Simpson trial in 'parody' book. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jul. 30, 1999 | |
95-55261
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Los Angeles News Service v. KCAL-TV Channel 9
News telecasts of Denny beating after Rodney King verdict aren't exempt from fair use liability. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jul. 26, 1999 | |
94-56436, 94-56709, 94-56765, 94-56769 and 94-56771
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Westinghouse Electric Corp. v. General Circuit Breaker & Electric Supply Inc.
In trademark infringement action, equitable defenses don't require proof plaintiff knew about defendant's alleged counterfeiting. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jul. 19, 1999 | |
95-728
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Warner-Jenkins v. Hilton Davis Chemical Co.
'Doctrine of equivalents' continues to exist for purposes of determining patent infringement. |
Intellectual Property |
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Jul. 16, 1999 |