The relative ease and inexpensiveness of 3D printing raises some interesting questions that implicate many facets of intellectual property law including patent, copyright, and trademark law. The popularity of 3D printing has been increasing exponentially over the past several years. In a departure from traditional printing, 3D printing uses a […]
Technology & Intellectual Property Update
Bad Credit Karma: FTC Settlements Show Importance of Securing Mobile App Data
on Tuesday, 1 July 2014 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
As consumer transactions via mobile devices proliferate, two recent consent orders highlight the FTC’s heightened emphasis on security of information transmitted via mobile applications. The consent orders involved the popular movie-ticket application Fandango Movies and the Credit Karma Mobile application, which allows consumers to monitor and evaluate their credit history. […]
Patent 101: Idea or Invention?
on Wednesday, 21 May 2014 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
Many people believe that you can patent an idea. However, this is not necessarily true. An idea is just a first step in the process of getting to something that can potentially be protected by a patent, that something being an invention. For example, someone has an idea when they […]
Technology and IP Case Watch
on Friday, 16 May 2014 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
Battle of the Breweries Headed to Court Anchor Brewing Co., LLC v. Mountain Shippers, LLC, Case 3:14-CV-00097-vlb (D. CONN). On January 27, 2014, Anchor Brewing Company filed a lawsuit against Mountain Shippers and City Steam Brewery. Anchor Brewing Company manufactures, markets, and sells craft beer under the trademark “Anchor Steam” […]
FFIEC Issues Final Social Media Guidance
on Tuesday, 13 May 2014 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
In late 2013, the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (“FFIEC”) issued a supervisory guidance for financial institutions related to the risks of social media use. Notably, the guidance does not impose any new requirements on financial institutions. Rather, it is intended to help financial institutions understand potential consumer compliance and […]
