U.S. Copyright Office Proposes Creation of Small Claims Tribunal

The U.S. Copyright Office has proposed the creation of a 3 person tribunal to adjudicate smaller value copyright claims.  Use of this tribunal would be voluntary and in lieu of federal court proceedings.  The tribunal could hear cases having damages less than $30,000.

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Mobile App Developers Protect your IP Rights!

If you have developed a mobile application you should consider protecting your intellectual property rights by filing trademark and patent applications where applicable.  You should also consider federal copyright registration as a means of protecting the code and layout of your application. 

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New Feud Over Hatfield McCoy Trademark

Everyone has heard of the legendary grudge between the Hatfield and McCoy families during the mid to late 1800's. While the family feud has quieted down in the last century, a new dispute is emerging over who has the right to use the trademark HATFIELD & MCCOY in competing moonshine ventures.

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