Ask Dr. Copyright

Ask Dr. Copyright is a monthly column that tackles common misconceptions in the areas of intellectual property law especially, copyright.

30Apr 2012

Ask Dr. Copyright . . .

April 30, 2012 Ask Dr. Copyright, Copyright, Internet Law
Internet Domains

Dear Doc: I hear a lot about storing files on “the cloud” these days. From your perspective, do I lose any rights when I use such a service?  They sure are convenient! Signed, Will Robinson DANGER, WILL ROBINSON!!! DANGER!!! The “Doc” has reviewed the terms and conditions of the license agreements of a few “cloud” […]

29Mar 2012

Ask Dr. Copyright

March 29, 2012 Ask Dr. Copyright, Copyright
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 Dear Doc: What ever happened to “RightHaven” that company you called a “copyright troll” and that was suing bloggers for quoting from the Las Vegas newspaper? Signed, Just Curious, With Nothing Better to Do Dear JC: It turns out that RightHaven was beaten back by some of the defendants that it sued, with the help […]

29Feb 2012

Ask Dr. Copyright

February 29, 2012 Ask Dr. Copyright, Copyright
TM is for Trademarks

Dear Doc, A few years ago, I remember reading that Google was digitizing every book in a bunch of libraries, and that soon, we would be able to search them all online.  What’s up with that? Signed, Still Waiting After All These Years Dear SWAATY: You’re right – Google did start the Google Books Project […]

28Jul 2011

Ask Dr. Copyright….

July 28, 2011 Ask Dr. Copyright, Copyright
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Dear Doc: We have a small business, and recently, one of our key employees quit unexpectedly.  Of course, we quickly secured things, but a customer just called to say that she has been contacted by the fellow, and that his company’s brochure is quite similar to ours, offering the same services and products.  We did […]

29Jun 2011

Ask Dr. Copyright….A genuine transfer of rights is necessary before starting copyright law suits

June 29, 2011 Ask Dr. Copyright, Copyright, Litigation
Internet and Intellectual Property

Dear Doc, What ever happened to that “Copyright Troll” that was trying to sue anyone who quoted the Las Vegas newspaper? Jus’ Wondrin’ Dear Jus: Funny you should ask.  You will recall that Righthaven LLC (the “troll” you talked about) is a company that brought hundreds of law suits for copyright infringement against web sites, […]

30Apr 2011

Ask Dr. Copyright: The Death of a Copyright Troll?

April 30, 2011 Ask Dr. Copyright, Copyright, Litigation
TM is for Trademarks

Dear Dr. C, I heard that a copyright troll died recently…what’s the scoop? Sincerely, Morbidly Interested Dear Morbidly, Righthaven LLC is a company that has brought hundreds of law suits for copyright infringement against web sites, bloggers, and mainstream media companies that have used content from the Las Vegas Review Journal.  Quotations as small as […]

30Nov 2010

Ask Dr. Copyright . . .AARGH, Me Hearties! There Be Pirates About, and We Be Needin’ a Safe Harbor (Part 1)!

November 30, 2010 Ask Dr. Copyright, Copyright

Many individuals, companies and non-profits now have “blogs” where they invite comments and questions from readers. Most of those operating blogs and other websites seem unaware that they could be subject to suit for copyright infringement if materials posted by others are alleged to violate the exclusive rights of copyright holders. Many bloggers have fallen […]

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