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The Lanham Act And Why Studios Are Right In Being Cautious, Devan Orr Oct 2013

The Lanham Act And Why Studios Are Right In Being Cautious, Devan Orr

Library Staff Publications

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Overlapping Intellectual Property Doctrines: Election Of Rights Versus Selection Of Remedies, Laura A. Heymann Oct 2013

Overlapping Intellectual Property Doctrines: Election Of Rights Versus Selection Of Remedies, Laura A. Heymann

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Overlaps exist across various doctrines in federal intellectual property law. Software can be protected under both copyright law and patent law; logos can be protected under both copyright law and trademark law. Design patents provide a particular opportunity to consider the issue of overlap, as an industrial design that qualifies for design patent protection might also, in particular circumstances, qualify for copyright protection as well as function as protectable trade dress.

When an overlap issue arises—that is, when an intellectual property rights holder asserts rights under more than one doctrine—the question then becomes how courts should respond. One response, of …


Copyright In Libraries: 21st Century Challenges...And Opportunities, James S. Heller Jun 2013

Copyright In Libraries: 21st Century Challenges...And Opportunities, James S. Heller

Library Staff Publications

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Crossing The Line?: Copyright For Libraries, Frederick W. Dingledy May 2013

Crossing The Line?: Copyright For Libraries, Frederick W. Dingledy

Library Staff Publications

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