Licensing

  1. ContractsCybersquatting

    Counterfeit lubricant case gets preliminary injunction based on defendant’s slick conduct

    A German-based lubricant manufacturer sued a U.S.-based distributor, alleging that the distributor produced and sold counterfeit versions of its products with branding that closely resembled . . .

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  2. ContractsLicensing

    Software reseller not entitled to preliminary injunction to protect customer relationships

    Plaintiff CD appointed defendant SST to be the exclusive reseller to certain customers of CD’s software development platform. CD sued SST for breach, and SST . . .

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  3. ContractsLicensing

    Disclaimer in software license agreement protected vendor from liability

    A recent federal court case alleging breach of contract over failure of software to perform highlights the importance of careful drafting and review of disclaimer . . .

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  4. ContractsLicensing

    Why are limitation of liability provisions important in technology agreements?

    Limitations of liability are an important aspect of any technology agreement, as they help to define and limit the amount of financial responsibility that each . . .

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  5. ContractsLicensing

    Why are indemnification provisions important in technology contracts?

    Indemnification provisions in technology agreements play a crucial role in protecting the parties involved in a technology transaction. These provisions are often included in agreements . . .

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  6. LicensingTrademarks

    Trademark license: 3 key ideas

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  7. ContractsCopyright

    Web design feature killed express license argument in copyright case

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  8. ContractsLicensing

    Reverse engineering of competitor’s software cost company big

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  9. Licensing

    On avoiding anxiety-inducing words in online terms of service

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  10. CopyrightLicensing

    Supreme Court says Aereo publicly performed TV broadcasts

    The Supreme Court of the United States held that Aereo publicly performed copyrighted television programs and therefore could be liable for copyright infringement under the . . .

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