Lawyers and legislators are fond of acronyms. It is rare that a significant bill in Congress does not have one of these mnemonics. Everyone knows of the USA PATRIOT Act, but few realize that it is actually the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act. One of…
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Debunking Copyright Myths Webinar
Here is the recording of the March 13, 2013 webinar entitled “Debunking Copyright Myths.” Copyright myths persist in common culture. For example, did you know there is no such thing as “poor man’s copyright” where you mail yourself a copy of the work you’re trying to protect? In this webinar, we will debunk that myth…
Trolls Often Lurk Under Intellectual Property Bridges
This article originally went to press on December 21, the last day of the Mayan calendar, but more optimistically, the first day of winter. At least in North America it is the first day of winter. I am reminded of the distinction because I was invited to make a presentation recently in beautiful Punte del…