Index of Articles in 2012

Below is the list of articles published to this blog in 2012 – in chronological order.  Most of the year was focused on a study of counterfeiting remedies (some of which were not posted here, but elsewhere), which may continue in the next year.  I also expect 2013 to include some interesting legislation on the trademark side, which I plan to address as they become relevant.

I look forward to your comments in the coming year!

January

·        Jan. 23, 2012:  Common Questions: So You’re Starting a New Business, How Do You Protect your Brand?

·        Jan. 24, 2012:  SOPA – Dying on the Vine?

February

·        Feb. 9. 2012: Google Announces New Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

·        Feb. 23, 2012:  Senate Committee on the Judiciary Schedules Hearing on FOIA

March

·        March 7, 2012:  Google’s Privacy Policy Under Fire Before it Became Effective

April

·        April 16, 2012:  Second Circuit Partially Overturned Viacom vs. YouTube Case

May

·        May 22, 2012:  A Study in Counterfeiting Remedies – Denmark’s Approach

June

·        June 16, 2012:  Court Certifies Certain Authors as a Class in Google Books Dispute

·        June 18, 2012:  Open Forum at ABA Annual Meeting on Online Piracy and Counterfeiting

July

·        July 26, 2012:  A Study in Counterfeiting [Remedies]: ISP Blocking Orders in the U.K.

August

·        Aug. 14, 2012:  Google’s Request to Appeal Class Certification was Granted

·        Aug. 17, 2012:  Congressional Joint Economic Committee Published Report on Impacts of IP Theft

September

·        Sept. 20, 2012:  Copyright Office Seeks Additional Comments on Pursuing Small Copyright Claims

October

·        Oct. 3, 2012:  U.S. PTO Seeks Comments on Draft Examination Guide on Webpage Specimens

 

·        Oct. 12, 2012:  Google and Publishers Reach Settlement Over Google Books Lawsuit

November

·        Nov. 6, 2012:  Recent E.D. Pa. Case: No “Likelihood of Confusion” from Competitor’s Marks in AdWords

·        Nov. 9, 2012:  Rosetta Stone and Google Announce Settlement of Trademark Infringement Suit

·        Nov. 14, 2012:  Court-Ordered Restitution Vacated in Criminal Copyright Infringement Case, Based on Lack of Relevant Evidence

 

No posts in December.

I am working on a webinar through Thomson West on trademark tips, and I’ll post details here as soon as they are available.  This webinar is expected to broadcast in January/February 2013.

I am also planning a panel discussion in April 2013 at the ABA IPL Section meeting in DC on the topic of anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy legislation.  Links to the session and registration information will be provided once they are finalized.

And, more posts will continue in 2013 – I wish you all a healthy, happy and prosperous new year!