Dennis L Hall
Dennis L Hall is an organization that publishes detailed legal analyses primarily focused on intellectual property law, including trade secrets, copyright, and related litigation issues. The content often addresses the application and interpretation of statutes such as the Uniform Trade Secrets Act and the Copyright Act, discussing legal standards, case law, and practical implications for businesses and attorneys. Topics include trade secret misappropriation, bad faith claims, copyright infringement, attorney fee awards, and the impact of technology on legal doctrines. The organization provides insights into legal strategies, statutory interpretation, and court rulings relevant to protecting business information and creative works.
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Bad Faith: Trade Secrets
Protect Your Business Work Product: Copyright
USI MidAtlantic, Inc. suffered a $22.5 million judgment for copyright infringement from competitor. A former employee of the competitor joined MidAtlantic and supplied them with binders of information about insurance products created by his former employer. Most lawyers would look…
CD's? CD's still exist? The law tries to catch up . . .
The trouble with technology and the law is that technology moves fast; the law does not. So, finally a ruling on whether promotional music compact discs can be resold without violating copyright. The answer? Yes, because of the first-sale doctrine.…
CD's? CD's still exist? The law tries to catch up . . .
The trouble with technology and the law is that technology moves fast; the law does not. So, finally a ruling on whether promotional music compact discs can be resold without violating copyright. The answer? Yes, because of the first-sale doctrine.…
Fees . . fees. . . fees . .
Section 505 of the Copyright Act provides:In any civil action under this title, the court in its discretion may allow the recovery of full costs by or against any party other than the United States or an officer thereof. Except…
Derivative Works Exception
Here is a corner of copyright law: the Derivative Works Exception. 17 U.S.C. §203(b)1), the Derivative Works Exception, presents a defense to a claim of infringement. It provides that a derivative work prepared under the terms of a license “may…
