- Patent Royalties Extending Beyond Expiration: An Illogical Ban From Brulotte to ScheiberBy: Michael Koenig A recent decision by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Scheiber v. Dolby Laboratories, Inc., called into question, yet dutifully applied, the somewhat disfavored Supreme Court patent case of Brulotte v. ...
- The Pros and Cons of Online Dispute Resolution: An Assessment of Cyber-Mediation WebsitesBy: Joseph W. Goodman Due to increasing use of the Internet worldwide, the number of disputes arising from Internet commerce is on the rise. Numerous websites have been established to help resolve these Internet ...
- Reality Bites: How the Biting Reality of Piracy in China Is Working to Strengthen Its Copyright LawsBy: Graham J. Chynoweth This iBrief discusses how persistent international concern and emerging domestic concern over Chinese intellectual property theft have helped give sharper teeth to the Chinese copyright regime in the past two ...
- The Case for National DNA Identification CardsBy: Ben Quarmby Foes of the United States have demonstrated their ability to strike at the heart of this country. Fear of renewed attacks and a desire for greater national security have now prompted ...
- Political E-Mail: Protected Speech or Unwelcome Spam?By: Mark Sweet Candidates for political office are using unsolicited bulk e-mails to reach the electorate. Commonly known as “political spam,” this campaign tactic is an inexpensive supplement to television, radio, and print ads. ...