No URLs, No Liability: Court Finds Online Marketplace Not Liable for Contributory Infringement
MICROTECH KNIVES, INC. v. OUTDOORS ONLINE, LLC AND JON JANECEK Before: The Honorable Victoria Marie Calvert Summary: The district court granted summary judgment to defendant, an online marketplace accused of...
One Name, Two Claims: Prince’s Estate and Apollonia Clash Over Trademark Rights
Bono, Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Eminem, Drake, Cher, Sting, Lorde, Flea, Adele, Bjork, Seal, Pink: these celebrities all share the same elite status of fame to be known by a single...
Will the Bankruptcy of “Forever 21” Strengthen IP Rights?
For the second time since its founding in 1984, the fast-fashion movement leader, Forever 21, has filed for bankruptcy and is expected to close its over 350 U.S. locations and...