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Protecting Your Personal Privacy: A Self-Help Guide For Judges And Their Families (2006), Chicago Bar Association’S Privacy Task Force, John Marshall Law School Center For Information Technology & Privacy Law, Leslie Ann Reis
Protecting Your Personal Privacy: A Self-Help Guide For Judges And Their Families (2006), Chicago Bar Association’S Privacy Task Force, John Marshall Law School Center For Information Technology & Privacy Law, Leslie Ann Reis
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“I believe that the Internet is a brave new world in the matter of judicial security.” – Testimony of Joan H. Lefkow, United States District Judge, before the Judiciary Committee of the United States Senate (May 18, 2005).
Your personal information may be no farther away than a mouse-click... Your name, locations of your home and workplace, your phone number and email address, details of your family members, your political leanings and many more pieces of information are available through a wide array of public and private sources. But, this is nothing new. Some personal information about you has always …
Law As Cinematic Apparatus: Image, Textuality, And Representational Anxiety In Spielberg's Minority Report, 37 Cumb. L. Rev. 25 (2006), Cynthia D. Bond
Law As Cinematic Apparatus: Image, Textuality, And Representational Anxiety In Spielberg's Minority Report, 37 Cumb. L. Rev. 25 (2006), Cynthia D. Bond
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Cognitive Dissonance Revisited: Roper V. Simmons And The Issue Of Adolescent Decision-Making Competence, 52 Wayne L. Rev. 1 (2006), Donald L. Beschle
Cognitive Dissonance Revisited: Roper V. Simmons And The Issue Of Adolescent Decision-Making Competence, 52 Wayne L. Rev. 1 (2006), Donald L. Beschle
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The Phantom Philosophy? An Empirical Investigation Of Legal Interpretation, 65 Md. L. Rev. 841 (2006), Jason J. Czarnezki, William K. Ford
The Phantom Philosophy? An Empirical Investigation Of Legal Interpretation, 65 Md. L. Rev. 841 (2006), Jason J. Czarnezki, William K. Ford
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This Article tests a model of judicial decision making that incorporates elements of both the attitudinal model and the legal model, along with measures of institutional and judicial background characteristics such as collegiality and trial court experience. We develop a measure of interpretive philosophy relying primarily on judicial opinions, which we code for certain indicators of traditional interpretive approaches (i.e., the use of interpretive tools). The critical question is whether judges with similar interpretive philosophies are more likely to agree with one another when deciding cases. Our general finding is that ideology and interpretive philosophy are not significant predictors of …
Judging Expertise In Copyright Law, 14 J. Intell. Prop. L. 1 (2006), William K. Ford
Judging Expertise In Copyright Law, 14 J. Intell. Prop. L. 1 (2006), William K. Ford
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Lawyers And Learning: A Metacognitive Approach To Legal Education, 13 Widener L. Rev. 33 (2006), Anthony Niedwiecki
Lawyers And Learning: A Metacognitive Approach To Legal Education, 13 Widener L. Rev. 33 (2006), Anthony Niedwiecki
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Apparent Authority And Healthcare In Illinois - Revisited, 27 N. Ill. U. L. Rev. 11 (2006), Marc Ginsberg, Patricia C. Nowak
Apparent Authority And Healthcare In Illinois - Revisited, 27 N. Ill. U. L. Rev. 11 (2006), Marc Ginsberg, Patricia C. Nowak
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Immaculate Deception: The Evolving Right Of Paternal Renunciation, 27 Women's Rts. L. Rep. 139 (2006), Diane S. Kaplan
Immaculate Deception: The Evolving Right Of Paternal Renunciation, 27 Women's Rts. L. Rep. 139 (2006), Diane S. Kaplan
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The Hidden Life Of Consumer Bankruptcy Reform: Danger Signs For The New U.S. Law From Unexpected Parallels In The Netherlands, 39 Vand. J. Transnat'l L. 77 (2006), Jason Kilborn
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This Article offers a unique perspective on the heavily revised U.S. consumer bankruptcy law, which went effect on October 17, 2005, in light of a surprising discovery: It turns out that the U.S. consumer bankruptcy system as "reformed" resembles in many critical respects the consumer bankruptcy system in place for the past six years in the Netherlands. As a result of this serendipitous U.S.-Dutch convergence, years of experience under the Dutch consumer debt relief system can provide a rare glimpse into the future of the new U.S. system. The Dutch law in practice has diverged in significant ways from legislative …
The Color Of Perspective: Affirmative Action And The Constitutional Rhetoric Of White Innocence, 11 Mich. J. Race & L. 477 (2006), Cecil J. Hunt Ii
The Color Of Perspective: Affirmative Action And The Constitutional Rhetoric Of White Innocence, 11 Mich. J. Race & L. 477 (2006), Cecil J. Hunt Ii
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This Article discusses the Supreme Court's use of the rhetoric of White innocence in deciding racially-inflected claims of constitutional shelter. It argues that the Court's use of this rhetoric reveals its adoption of a distinctly White-centered perspective, representing a one-sided view of racial reality that distorts the Court's ability to accurately appreciate the true nature of racial reality in contemporary America. This Article examines the Court's habit of using a White-centered perspective in constitutional race cases. Specifically, it looks at the Court's use of the rhetoric of White innocence in the context of the Court's concern with protecting "innocent" Whites …
Has Conduct In Iraq Confirmed The Moral Inadequacy Of International Humanitarian Law? Examining The Confluence Between Contract Theory And The Scope Of Civilian Immunity During Armed Conflict, 16 Duke J. Comp. & Int'l L. 249 (2006), Samuel Vincent Jones
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The Right To Counsel On Appeal: Civil Douglas, 15 Temp. Pol. & Civ. Rts. L. Rev. 603 (2006), Steven D. Schwinn
The Right To Counsel On Appeal: Civil Douglas, 15 Temp. Pol. & Civ. Rts. L. Rev. 603 (2006), Steven D. Schwinn
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What's Up On Stock-Drops? Moench Revisited, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 605 (2006), Craig C. Martin, Matthew J. Renaud, Omar R. Akbar
What's Up On Stock-Drops? Moench Revisited, 39 J. Marshall L. Rev. 605 (2006), Craig C. Martin, Matthew J. Renaud, Omar R. Akbar
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Can Copyright Lend Its Cinderellaic Magic To Chinese Folklore?, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 203 (2006), Deming Liu
UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law
Folklore in China is disappearing and facing challenges for its very survival. To salvage folklore in China, some have called for immediate legislative action and proposed the law of copyright or sui generis protection as some potential solutions. However, copyright is traditionally concerned with the creations of individuals rather than the cumulative creations of an ethnic group or region. Furthermore, even sui generis protection, which is better adapted to folklore in theory, could be susceptible in practice to the abuses of private monopolies or state tyranny. Overall, the protection of folklore depends more on a consistent governmental policy of open-mindedness …
Ending The Circuit Split Over Use Of A Competing Mark In Advertising—The Blackstone Code, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 157 (2006), Douglas L. Rogers
Ending The Circuit Split Over Use Of A Competing Mark In Advertising—The Blackstone Code, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 157 (2006), Douglas L. Rogers
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In KP Permanent, the Supreme Court recently confirmed that plaintiffs in trademark infringement cases under the Lanham Act have the burden of proving likelihood of confusion. As such, this article argues that lower courts do not have the authority to switch that burden of proof for such claims, even though they involve nominative uses (in which defendant is using the actual mark of plaintiff as plaintiff’s source identifier and not as a description of the defendant's products or services). This article also argues that because Congress created affirmative fair use defenses for descriptive uses of marks and for trademark dilution, …
Redefining Utility In Determining The Patentability Of Dna Sequences, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 238 (2006), Diana A. Villamil
Redefining Utility In Determining The Patentability Of Dna Sequences, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 238 (2006), Diana A. Villamil
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On September 7, 2005, the Federal Circuit in In re Fisher upheld the PTO’s final rejection for lack of utility of a patent application for certain DNA sequence fragments generated from maize plants. The court, supporting a heightened utility standard, adopted the “real-world” test for establishing substantial and specific utility required by the PTO. This decision severely limits the granting of patent rights to DNA sequence fragments, which are capable of having value within the biotech community as research tools. This comment proposes the restoration of a less stringent utility standard to more correctly reflect the purposes of patent law …
Has The Supreme Court Incorrectly Expanded § 271(E)(1) To Risk A Regulatory Taking?, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 216 (2006), Tara Stuart
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The U.S.S.C. expanded the scope of the Hatch-Waxman Act’s safe harbor provision in Merck III to include protection for infringing use of any type of invention as long as a researcher intended to perform research reasonably relevant to FDA approval. This broad interpretation is inconsistent with the legislative intent of the Hatch-Waxman Act, and the policies of the U.S. patent system. Many patent owners may unnecessarily experience such a reduction in their property rights as to constitute a regulatory taking. The proposed narrow interpretation would rectify the constitutional problems and inconsistencies in infringement exemptions. Section 271(e)(1) should apply only to …
The Conundrum Confronting Congress: The Patent System Must Be Left Untouched While Being Radically Reformed, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 268 (2006), Robert A. Armitage
The Conundrum Confronting Congress: The Patent System Must Be Left Untouched While Being Radically Reformed, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 268 (2006), Robert A. Armitage
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Patent systems reforms have been recommended by a variety of interests, including the Federal Trade Commission and the National Academies of Science and the private sector. Although calls for radical reforms have undeniable merit, the effectiveness of the existing patent system as an incentive to investment in innovation must be left untouched in the reform process. Unwise reforms include awarding patent injunctions only sparingly and limiting patent damages to nominal amounts for inventions relating to patentable combinations made of existing components. There are, however, “three pillars” that should guide reform: (1) introduce full transparency and objectiveness into the tests for …
The Metes And Bounds Of The Defendant Class Action In Patent Cases, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 292 (2006), Donald E. Burton
The Metes And Bounds Of The Defendant Class Action In Patent Cases, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 292 (2006), Donald E. Burton
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Despite significant hurdles, the defendant class action in a patent infringement case is a potentially useful alternative to multiple lawsuits in many jurisdictions because a patentee who emerges from the class action proceeding with a favorable Markman ruling and a declaration of validity should normally be in a very strong position to collect damages. While nothing on the face of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 precludes its application to defendant classes in patent infringement cases, the 23(b) requirements will be a major obstacle in convincing a court to certify a class of alleged infringers. Other practical considerations include personal …
Taming The Code: Effectively Implimenting Software Patents, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 382 (2006), Anthony E. Anderson
Taming The Code: Effectively Implimenting Software Patents, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 382 (2006), Anthony E. Anderson
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Software patents are a sore subject for many programmers. Although still in their infancy, they have managed to anger many of those in the programming community. Software patents started to evolve in the early 80’s through multiple court decisions that eventually defined software as statutory patentable material. Although patentable, software has proven to be a formidable match for the examination process. The examination process has proven ineffective in properly examining software patent applications and as result multiple lawsuits based on frivolous patents have emerged. Potential battles such as the one between Creative and Apple over Creative’s patent for a hierarchal …
Suppression Of Innovation Or Collaborative Efficiencies?: An Antitrust Analysis Of A Research & Development Collaboration That Led To The Shelving Of A Promising Drug, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 348 (2006), Saami Zain
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This article discusses antitrust issues present in research and development collaborations between competitors. In particular, it illustrates that, although often very beneficial, these collaborations may have the potential for considerable harm via suppression of innovation. The article examines a recent case involving a collaboration to develop drugs, which arguably resulted in the suppression of a promising drug.
Smithkline V. Apotex: Broadening The Scope Of Inherent Anticipation And Its Impact On The Patentability Of Chemical Structures, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 456 (2006), Bryan William Jones
Smithkline V. Apotex: Broadening The Scope Of Inherent Anticipation And Its Impact On The Patentability Of Chemical Structures, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 456 (2006), Bryan William Jones
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In SmithKline v. Apotex, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit invalidated the main patent on Paxil as inherently anticipated. In doing so, the court over-stepped the bounds of appellate review, and broadened the scope of the inherent anticipation doctrine to include chemical structures that are not measurably produced by strict practice of the prior art. This holding does not comport with well-settled precedent and could have dire consequences for the patentability of many chemical structures. A more equitable invalidity analysis would require a chemical structure to derive directly from a disclosed reaction in order to be anticipated; in …
Why Are Competitor's Advertising Links Displayed When I Google My Product? An Analysis Of Internet Search Engine Liability For Trademark Infringement, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 431 (2006), Isaiah A. Fishman
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Traditional federal trademark law is being challenged in the current case of Google v. AmericanBlind. When internet issues clash with trademark infringement, courts are often faced with the dangerous task of either refusing to stretch not specifically internet tailored trademark law to grant remedy to a perceived wrong or refusing to grant remedy because of the chilling effect the remedy may have on traditional trademark. By analyzing the history of trademark law in relation with internet issues, focusing on domain name cases, pop-up advertising cases, and search engine cases, it becomes clear that specific congressional action is the most viable …
Intellectual Property Rights In The Internet Era: The New Frontier, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 589 (2006), Lulin Gao
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With the rapid development of information and Internet technologies, how to protect intellectual property (IP) rights in the Internet era became a new frontier for IP practitioners and scholars internationally. This article highlights some important IP protection issues related to copyright, patent, trademark, and domain names, as well as the impact of technological advances on IP protection in the Internet era. The author believes that in order to solve these new emerging issues, the most important principle is keeping the balance between different sides with stakes in the IP right. Finally, international cooperation must be enhanced with more technical assistance …
Biotechnology's Prescription For Patent Reform, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 318 (2006), Christopher M. Holman
Biotechnology's Prescription For Patent Reform, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 318 (2006), Christopher M. Holman
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On June 8, 2005, Congressman Lamar Smith introduced H.R. 2795, the “Patent Reform Act of 2005,” aimed at improving the quality and certainty of issued patents, simplifying the patent procurement process, harmonizing U.S. law with international practice, and reining in abusive patent enforcement practices. Congress has set the legislation aside for the time being, but will likely revisit the issue again shortly. The biotechnology industry, one of the fastest growing sectors in the United States economy, strongly opposes many of the proposed reforms. This paper considers the Congressional testimonies of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (“BIO”) and other representatives of biotechnology’s …
Copyright Piracy In China, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 583 (2006), Ralph Oman
Copyright Piracy In China, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 583 (2006), Ralph Oman
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Copyrights play a major role in promoting economic development and creating a national identity, and they have a tremendous impact on the social and economic well-being of nations. Within the past fifteen years, China has passed a strong copyright law, upgraded enforcement, and joined the Berne Convention. However, since then, the forward momentum has subsided and piracy has grown deep roots in China. If protecting their own citizens’ rights was not important enough, the threat of international trade sanctions for having inadequate intellectual property protection may force China to reevaluate their current situation and step up international protection.
Some Remarks On The Limits Of Harmonization, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 596 (2006), Graeme B. Dinwoodie
Some Remarks On The Limits Of Harmonization, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 596 (2006), Graeme B. Dinwoodie
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Some Remarks on the Limits of Harmonization
Recent Developments In Patent Law, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 630 (2006), Bradley C. Wright
Recent Developments In Patent Law, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 630 (2006), Bradley C. Wright
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Over the past year, the United States patent law has developed significantly. Numerous cases were decided, shaping the future of patent law. This article tracks the development of patent law over the past year by analyzing important court decisions. These decisions affect various aspects of patent law, including the patentability of subject matter, the validity of patents, and the patent procurement process. While the specific impact of each decision varies, the combination of the decisions resulted in noteworthy changes to patent law in the United States.
The Intellectual Property Marketplace: Past, Present And Future, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 605 (2006), James E. Malackowski
The Intellectual Property Marketplace: Past, Present And Future, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 605 (2006), James E. Malackowski
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This article provides an overview of the evolution of the intellectual property marketplace, describes existing mechanisms by which intellectual property value is transacted, and hypothesizes future marketplace mechanisms. A discussion of intellectual property value is also presented. Specifically, analyses of value indications as evidenced by the public and private equity markets are described. Finally, two future critical issues for intellectual property practitioners relating to intellectual property value are described: class action shareholder litigation and royalty stacking.
The Ip Asset Class: Protecting And Unlocking Inherent Value, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 402 (2006), Stephen Bennett
The Ip Asset Class: Protecting And Unlocking Inherent Value, 5 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 402 (2006), Stephen Bennett
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Intangible inputs are as important, or more important, to wealth creation than tangible assets and corporate leaders are beginning to recognize the value of their intangible assets. Investors are also focusing on companies whose primary property value is largely intangible intellectual property. IP investment strategies involve either attempts to raise and employ immediate capital through securitization or to protect the value of IP through insurance. The nexus between finance and IP presents a revenue opportunity for law firms. There is already a contingent of the legal community that services clients concerning IP issues but only a much smaller niche segment …