Guiding Rights BlogInformation about trademarks, copyright and the Internet, by Mark V.B. Partridge, author of Guiding RightsPlagiarism, Fair Use and Infringement: The Meter Drops On Anthony Robbins - The Guiding Rights Newsletter 1:4- August 24, 2007 When I speak on copyright and plagiarism, two key questions often arise: First, how much does someone have to copy to be an infringer Second, how much do I risk if I copy someone else's work The answers are "not much" and "a lot." Here's a tale to illustrate...http://guidingrights.blogcollective.com/blog/_archives/2007/8/24/3182099.html James Brown's Heirs Win Right To Sue Over Singer's Image- August 6, 2007 An Illinois court has ruled that the heirs of James Brown can proceed with their lawsuit against an Internet stock photo library for unauthorized sale of his image. James Brown et. al. v. ACMI Pop Division et. al., No. 1-06-08709 (Ill. 1st App. Ct., August 2, 2007).http://guidingrights.blogcollective.com/blog/_archives/2007/8/6/3142421.html IICLE Seminar on "Hot Topics in Business Law" Features Chicago Trademark Attorney Mark Partridge- August 2, 2007 Press Release - August 2, 2007The Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) has announced that its September seminar on "Hot Topics in Business Law" will including Chicago trademark attorney Mark V.B. Partridge. Mr. Partridge's topic is "Intellectual Property Update: Resolving Disputes with Cybersquatters.""I'm delighted to be part of the distinguished program," Partridge said, "both because of the quality of IICLE as a provider of continuing education in general and...http://guidingrights.blogcollective.com/blog/_archives/2007/8/2/3136243.html |