They say beware of what you pray for – as sometimes your prayers are answered. This was the lesson learned by C. Elvin Feltner, who went all the way to the Supreme Court in quest of a trial by jury in defending against a claim of copyright infringement. Prior cases had said that a defendant…
Monthly Archives: September 2010
Six Considerations for Trademark Due Diligence
By Kevin A. Thompson and Marsha K. Hoover When companies acquire or merge with other companies, corporate lawyers often conduct a process called “due diligence” to make sure the deal is “as advertised.” As part of that process, lawyers confirm that the assets being transferred do exist and are properly documented. Trademarks are often among…
Piercing the Corporate Veil
By Christine Polk Mohr and John B. Alsterda A corporation is a legal entity created by or under the authority of the laws of a State. The corporation is distinct from the individuals who comprise it. That is, a corporation is distinct from its shareholders. The term “corporate veil” generally defines the insulation provided to…