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Intellectual Property And Tabletop Games, Christopher B. Seaman, Thuan Tran
Intellectual Property And Tabletop Games, Christopher B. Seaman, Thuan Tran
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There is a rich body of literature regarding intellectual property’s (“IP”) “negative spaces”—fields where creation and innovation thrive without significant formal protection from IP law. Scholars have written about innovation in diverse fields despite weak or nonexistent IP rights, such as fashion design, fine cuisine, stand-up comedy, magic tricks, tattoos, and sports plays. Instead, these fields rely on social norms, first- mover advantage, and other (non-IP) legal regimes to promote innovation in the absence of IP protection.
As a comparison to these studies, this Article comprehensively analyzes the role of IP law in facilitating innovation in tabletop gaming, including board …
Brief Of Thirty-Four Law Professors As Amici Curiae In Support Of Appellants: Altera Corp. V. Papst Licensing Gmbh, Christopher B. Seaman
Brief Of Thirty-Four Law Professors As Amici Curiae In Support Of Appellants: Altera Corp. V. Papst Licensing Gmbh, Christopher B. Seaman
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The amici curiae are law professors who teach and write on civil procedure and/or patent law and policy. As such, amici are interested in the effective functioning of the courts and the patent system in general. Amici believe that this Court’s rigid rule restricting personal jurisdiction in patent declaratory judgment actions both flouts Supreme Court precedent and frustrates the public policy of clearing invalid patents. Although amici hold different views on other aspects of modern patent law and policy, they are united in their professional opinion that this Court should overturn its inflexible jurisdictional rule.
Diamond V. Diehr, Lewis F. Powell Jr.
Diamond V. Bradley, Lewis F. Powell, Jr.
Diamond V. Bradley, Lewis F. Powell, Jr.
Supreme Court Case Files
No abstract provided.
Diamond V. Chakrabarty, Lewis F. Powell Jr.
Diamond V. Chakrabarty, Lewis F. Powell Jr.
Supreme Court Case Files
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Parker V. Flook, Lewis F. Powell Jr.
Dann V. Johnston, Lewis F. Powell Jr.
Gottschalk V. Benson, Lewis F. Powell Jr.
Gottschalk V. Benson, Lewis F. Powell Jr.
Supreme Court Case Files
No abstract provided.