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Comma, Comma, Comma, Comma, Comma Chameleon: How Punctuation Can Color IP & Other Legal Rights
“[T]he comma…this capricious bit of punctuation…”
United States v. Ron Pair Enterprises, Inc., 489 US 235, 249 (1989) (O’Connor, J, dissenting)
For want of a comma, we have this case.”
O’Connor et al. v. Oakhurst Dairy et al.,851…
The COVID Anniversary – Not A Blip but a Sea Change
It’s been just over four years since the world shut down for the COVID-19 pandemic.
In some ways, it feels like another lifetime, and I believe that’s a trauma response. But a LOT has changed since 2020. I do firmly…
Usage of ad words by a competitor does not amount to trademark infringement
Google AdWords have long been used by businesses to ensure that their business listings feature on top of the Google search results when the users search for particular terms (which have been bought by a business from Google). While this…
Time Mastery for Lawyers: 5 Essential Strategies for Success
Introducing our comprehensive guide to mastering modern time management for lawyers! Whether you’re juggling billable hours or balancing personal commitments, these five strategies will revolutionize how you manage your time:…
Dishwashers, Luggage Cake & Client Retention
I’m on hold, listening to what I’m sure this company assured itself was jazzy music, while I try not to grind my teeth together.
It has been four weeks since the dishwasher repairman was here to assure me that it…
Australian Intellectual Property Reforms Ahead
2024 appears to be a year of change in the Australian Intellectual Property realm, with the adoption by IP Australia of the Madrid Goods and Services List and the introduction of the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Regulator Performance) Act 2023.…
Elevating Your Business Writing Skills
In our ongoing series on essential soft skills for lawyers, we’ve tackled the basics and presentations, and now, we’re diving into the realm of business writing. While you might be proficient in legal jargon, effective business writing demands clarity,…
RDJ, Mel Gibson, and Cancel Culture
You may have heard that Robert Downey, Jr.(RDJ) won the Screen Actors Guild award a few weeks ago for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer. I didn’t watch the awards ceremony, but I heard later that RDJ mentioned Mel…
4 Key Strategies for Mastering Legal Presentations
As we started to discuss last week, in the realm of legal practice, mastering soft skills is just as crucial as understanding the law itself. One such skill that often requires refinement is the art of presentation. Whether you’re…