The WinTech blog previously covered a patent infringement lawsuit filed against the “Adam Carolla Show” from ACE Broadcasting Network, LLC.[1] The plaintiff, Personal Audio, LLC, alleges that the “Adam Carolla Show” is infringing on their patent for a
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Patent Protection in the U.S. and Abroad
By Winstead
With increasing globalization, it is important to consider patent protection outside of the United States. In the United States, utility patents provide protection on inventions for a new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or a new…
SEC to Vote on Crowdfunding Proposal to Ease Investor Verification Requirements
On October 23, 2013, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) is expected to vote on a SEC proposal that would ease investor verification requirements under the crowdfunding rule. The crowdfunding rule, authorized as part of the…
Rebutting a Prima Facie Case of Obviousness
By Winstead
Obtaining a patent for an invention requires the crossing of many statutory hurdles. One of the main statutory hurdles is to rebut any contentions by a patent examiner that an invention may be obvious (i.e., rebutting a prima facie…
It’s Critical to Protect Your Proprietary Information
Lawsuits against employees and contractors, including consultants, for unauthorized use of a company’s confidential and proprietary information are common. For instance, on July 29, Abunassar Impact Basketball LLC filed suit against a former employee and a company he founded alleging…
Cloud Computing: Healthcare Issues in a Digital Age – (Part Two)
Hospitals and health care providers must often look to third party vendors offering cloud computing solutions, but are these companies well-prepared to meet the HIPPA / HITECH Act privacy and security requirements as well as other Federal rules, regulations and…
Cloud Computing: Healthcare Issues in a Digital Age – (Part Three)
What are the challenges of PII data storage and privacy on cloud computing platforms? How does a healthcare organization work with cloud computing vendors to address key information security and privacy compliance issues? What are strategies for addressing the HIPPA…
Cloud Computing: Healthcare Issues in a Digital Age – (Part One)
Cloud computing has garnered attention in the healthcare industry as a primary way to achieve electronic medical records compliance while reducing IT costs. Cloud computing is all about DATA in a virtual work. With cloud network-based services, healthcare organizations can…
Bring-Your-Own-Device: Are Employers Opening the Door to Security and Legal Risks?
According to a recent press release by Gartner, Inc., a global technology research and advisory company, half of all employers are expected to require their employees to supply their own devices for work by 2017. A well-implemented and maintained mobile…
START-UP STUDIOS – ANOTHER PATH FOR ENTREPRENEURS
One of the most rewarding aspects of practicing corporate law is the opportunity to represent a business from start-up to successful liquidity event. While a business will face challenges throughout this life-cycle, some of the most important come at the…