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Pay-As-You Go Computing Patented By Microsoft
There are tons of people out there that have purchased piece of software only to lose interest or realize that they will rarely use the application in the future. This has never been more common
Trademarks And Consumer Protection
US Info State Gov, May 01, 2008 - A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination of words, phrases, symbols, or designs, that identifies and distinguishes the source of t
FTC Challenges Patent Holder’s Refusal to Meet...
FTV Gov, Apr 01, 2008 - The Federal Trade Commission today announced a complaint and settlement with Negotiated Data Solutions LLC (N-Data), which allegedly violated federal law by engaging
Administration’s Annual IP Report: IP Related Prosecutions Up, Focus on Health and Safety Redoubled
usdoj.gov, Mar 03, 2008 - Coordinator for International Intellectual Property Enforcement Chris Israel released the administration’s Annual Report to the President and Congress on Coordination of Intellectual Property Enforcement and Protection today.
Delaware’s First Intellectual Property Patent Agreement Signed
The State of Delaware, Jan 04, 2008 - Streamline Industries to commercialize patents for eco friendly automotive products.
House Judiciary Members Introduce Bill to Protect Creative and Intellectual Property Rights
House Gov, Feb 15, 2008 - In an effort to strengthen laws protecting creative and intellectual property, leaders of the House Judiciary Committee today introduced bipartisan legislation to i
Alabama Businesses to Protect Their Intellectual Property
Alabama.gov, Oct 30, 2007 - Seminars to Focus on Assisting Small Businesses.
Effort to Combat Intellectual Property Crime
U.S. Department of Justice, Nov 19, 2007 - Opening conference aiming at developing an international network targeting large scale intellectual property crimes.
Guilty Plea In Federal Copyright Infringement Case
United States Department of Justice, Aug 31, 2007 - Defendant pled guilty today in connection with the first ever prosecution of a conspiracy to infringe copyrights in karaoke sound recordin
Two Bay Area Men Indicted On Charges Of Economic Espionage
the U.S. Department of Justice, Oct 05, 2007 - A federal grand jury in San Jose returned a superseding indictment.
Georgia Man Sentenced For Trafficking Illicit Software Labels
United States Department of Justice, Aug 17, 2007
ATLANTA, GA - JUSTIN E. HARRISON, 26, of Oxford, Georgia, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Orinda D. Evans on charges of trafficking in illicit certificates of authenticity intended to accompany copyrighted computer software.
3 Men Attempt To Sell $5 Million In Counterfeit Software
Department of Justice, Aug 24, 2007
Three men were indicted by a federal grand jury on six counts related to their participation in a conspiracy to sell millions of dollars of pirated computer software
Multiple Arrests For Counterfeit Microsoft Software In China
US Department of Justice, Jul 30, 2007
Multiple arrests and the seizure of more than a half billion dollars worth of counterfeit software, announced J. Stephen Tidwell, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI
Largest CD And DVD Piracy Scheme Prosecuted
US Justice Department, Aug 09, 2007 - Three Defendants Used Expensive Replication Equipment and Fake FBI Anti-Piracy Labels As Part Of a Massive Copyright and Trademark Infringement Scheme T
Two Convicted of Selling $6 Million Worth of Counterfeit Software on eBay
US Department of Justice, Jul 19, 2007
Two more defendants pleaded guilty in Milwaukee to charges of criminal copyright infringement as a result of their selling counterfeit software on eBay, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher for the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Steven M. Biskupic for the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced today.
Man Guilty of Posting 24 TV Show on Internet
Enter Source, Jul 26, 2007
A Chicago man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for posting the first four episodes of this season’s "24" on the Internet before they were originally aired on the Fox television network earlier this year.
Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Commit Trade Secret Theft From Corning Incorporated
Department of Justice, Jul 02, 2007
Yeong Lin pleaded guilty before US Distring Judge Charles Siragusa to a felony charge of conspiracy to commit trade secret theft
Justice Department Focuses on Efforts to Protect Intellectual Property Rights
Department of Justice, Jun 08, 2007
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales highlighted the Justice Department's ongoing efforts to protect intellectual property rights
Attorney General Urges Congress to Enact Important New Legislation
Reps. Boucher and Doolittle Introduce the Fair Use Act of 2007
United States Congress, Jun 15, 2007
US Representatives Rick Boucher and John Doolittle introduced the Freedom And Innovation Revitalizing US Entrepreneurship Act of 2007 to protect the fair use rights
Legislation Would Protect the Fair Use Rights of Digital Media Consumers
It’s Time to Shore Up Security
fbi.gov, May 21, 2007
We knew once that information got out-and it most likely would-these vulnerabilities were going to be exploited
Some words to the wise: if you have a wireless Internet or network connection, make sure you’ve got the best possible security measures in place. And don’t delay.
Novell and EFF Team Up to Reform Software Patents
Electronic Frontier Foundation, May 29, 2007 - Novell and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) today announced they are teaming up to work on reforms to software patents worldwide.
Justice Department Announces First Ever Conviction For Infringing Copyrights
cybercrime.gov, Apr 30, 2007
Tracy Ann Brock, 43, of Burnsville, Minnesota, pleaded guilty to a one-count felony information charging her with conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement.
Department Of Justice Will Not Oppose Proposal On Patent Information Policy
usdoj.gov, May 07, 2007
The policy will allow patent holders to commit publicly to specific restrictions on their future licensing terms and conditions for the use of patents
Four Defendants Sentenced In Counterfeit Goods Conspiracies
cybercrime.gov, Apr 16, 2007 - Four Massachusetts residents were sentenced in federal court for money laundering and trafficking and conspiring to traffic in more than $1 million of counterf
Justice Department Announces Fifth Guilty Plea In P2P Piracy Crackdown
cybercrime.gov, Apr 23, 2007
Sam Kuonen, 24, of Columbus, Ga., pleaded guilty to a two-count felony information charging him with conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement
Guilty Plea In Trade Secrets Case
bis.doc.gov, Mar 27, 2007
The offense carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years, a fine of up to $250,000, and restitution
USPTO Grants First Patent Under New Accelerated Review Option
uspto.gov, Apr 02, 2007
Accelerated examination allows any innovator in any technology to get a full patent review and decision within twelve months
ITC Institutes Investigation On Certain Lighting Control Devices
usitc.gov, Apr 09, 2007
The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation of switches that infringe patents owned by Lutron
Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing Morgan Stanley Trade Secrets
newyork.fbi.gov, Mar 13, 2007
IRA S. CHILOWITZ, 44, pleaded guilty yesterday to charges relating to the theft of proprietary information regarding hedge funds.
Eight Arrests In Multi-State Counterfeit Goods Trafficking Ring
cybercrime.gov, Mar 20, 2007
Abbas Chouman, age 43, of Astoria, New York, was indicted on March 6, 2007, and charged with conspiracy and trafficking in counterfeit clothing.
Jury Finds Former Coke Employee Guilty In Conspiracy To Steal And Sell Coca Cola Trade Secrets
atlanta.fbi.gov, Feb 20, 2007- A federal jury today found Joya Williams, 41, of Norcross, Ga., guilty on the charge of conspiring to steal and sell The Coca Cola Company’s trade secrets.
FTC Issues Final Opinion And Order In Rambus Matter
www.ftc.gov, Feb 27, 2007
Remedy Seeks to Restore Ongoing Competition in Computer Memory Technologies Markets
Los Angeles-Area Man Charged With Uploading Academy Award 'Screener' Onto Internet
usdoj.gov, Mar 06, 2007
A Norwalk man was charged today with copyright infringement for making available on the Internet an Academy Award "screener" - the animated feature Flushed Away - that had been sent by Paramount Pictures to his sister.
U.S. and Philippines Sign Memorandum on Intellectual Property Rights
uspto.gov, Feb 06, 2007
As trading partners, the United States and the Philippines enjoy a close economic relationship that depends on strong intellectual property protection
Man Sentenced To 20 Months In Prison For Fraudulently Obtaining Microsoft Software
cybercrime.gov, Feb 13, 2007
he fraudulently activated more than 179 subscriptions of Microsoft Developer Network Software, Universal Edition (MSDN)
Camcorder Pleads Guilty To Infringing Copyright Of Mission Impossible III
cybercrime.gov, Jan 23, 2007
A woman who was caught using a camcorder to record the movie Mission Impossible III pleaded guilty today to a federal charge of copyright infringement.
A woman who was caught using a camcorder to record the movie Mission Impossible III at the Arclight Theater in Hollywood pleaded guilty today to a federal charge of copyright infringement.
Former Employee Charged With Theft Of Trade Secrets
usdoj.gov, Jan 30, 2007
Mr. Laude to serve three years of probation, pay a $5,000 fine, and perform 288 hours of community service within 36 months.
Utah Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Bringing Down Wireless Internet Services
usdoj.gov, Jan 09, 2007
Fisher admitted that he then used SBT?s computer passwords to take control of SBT?s network and reprogram its customers? wireless access points to cut off their Internet
USPTO Celebrates One-Millionth Electronically Filed Trademark Application
uspto.gov, Jan 16, 2007
Donald Junck, from Sioux Falls, SD, filed the one-millionth electronic trademark application to protect his trademark, Bait Craft, which is used for fishing tackle boxes
Raymond Man Sentenced in Connection with Internet Piracy Scheme
FBI, Dec 01, 2006 - Ryan Porter, 31, of Raymond, Washington was sentenced to two years of probation in U.S.
Manhattan Man Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Sale of Over $1 Million in Pirated Goods Software
Department of Justice, Dec 07, 2006
Man sentenced to 37 months imprisonment for selling and distributing pirated computer software valued at over $1 million.
Manhattan Man Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Sale of Over $1 Million in Pirated Goods Software
Two Michigan Residents Plead Guilty to Criminal Copyright Infringement
cybercrime.gov, Jan 04, 2007
Purchased counterfeited Rockwell Automation computer software through eBay, and made numerous counterfeit copies of it which they sold themselves.
Texas Congressman Introduces Copyright Bill
Texas State Congressman, Nov 22, 2006
New guidelines for use of copyrighted material when the original owner cannot be located
Washington, D.C. – Chairman Lamar Smith (TX-21) introduced the “Orphan Works Act of 2006” (H.R. 5439), which creates new guidelines for use of copyrighted material when the original owner cannot be located.
Developer Pleads Guilty In Satellite Television Piracy Case
Department of Justice, Nov 08, 2006
Charges that he conspired with others to sell and distribute devices primarily of assistance in the unauthorized decryption of DirecTV satellite television programming
Software Piracy Web Site Operator Pleads Guilty
Department of Justice, Nov 15, 2006
The operator of a for pay Internet site that reproduced significant amounts of pirated computer software pleaded guilty in federal court
Guilty Plea In Peer-To-Peer Piracy Crackdown
cybercrime.gov, Oct 17, 2006
This is the first criminal enforcement action against copyright infringement on a P2P network using BitTorrent technology.
Three Charged With Pirating Video Games And Illegally Modifying Xbox Consoles
Department of Justice, Oct 25, 2006
The men installed illegal modification chips on the game systems which allowed users to store and play pirated video games
Defendant Pleads Guilty In Largest CD Manufacturing Piracy Scheme
Department of Justice, Nov 01, 2006
Final defendant that has been charged in Operation Remaster pleaded guilty and admitted in open court to his involvement in the largest music manufacturing piracy seizure
President Releases Report On Intellectual Property Enforcement
commerce.gov, Oct 10, 2006
The report sets forth the actions and initiatives that the U.S. government has taken over the past year to combat the rising tide of global counterfeiting and piracy.
Developer Of HU Loader Pleads Guilty In Satellite Television Piracy Case
cybercrime.gov, Oct 03, 2006
Dorsett developed a means of illicitly modifying DirecTV HU cards using a device that came to be known as an HU loader.
For-Profit Software Piracy Website Operator Sentenced To 87 Months In Prison
cybercrime.gov, Sep 12, 2006
Today's sentence is the second recent major prison sentence received for software piracy.
USPTO To Expand Patent Examiner Access To Software Code
Press Release, Sep 19, 2006
The meeting focused on getting the best prior art references to the examiner during the initial examination process.
Operation Fastlink Defendant Sentenced For Software Piracy
Press Release, Sep 26, 2006
was sentenced to 15 months incarceration and 400 hours of community service for his role in an underground network that distributed pirated software, games, movies..
Hatch Introduces Patent Reform Legislation
Press Release, Aug 29, 2006
The proposed patent changes are important for many companies heavily reliant on patent protection, including Micron Technology Inc., which announced a joint venture that
File Sharing Operator Settles FTC Charges
Press Release, Sep 05, 2006
Unlike a licensed subscription service, the defendant's service did not provide its paying customers with a license to download and share copyrighted music, movies, or g
Bush Administration Officials Update Congress On Intellectual Property Enforcement Efforts
Trademark & Patent Office, Aug 15, 2006
the effectiveness of the STOP! Initiative and analyzed improvements in U.S. efforts to combat intellectual property theft
Indictment Charges Sprint Employees Defrauded Tleecommunications Company
Press Release, Aug 22, 2006
The crimes are alleged to have occurred from November 2000 to July 2002 in Johnson County, Kan., while Genova and Drew were Sprint employees
Patent and Trademark Experts Advise Inventors on Protecting Their Intellectual Property
Press Release, Aug 01, 2006
Since the beginning of time, people have been developing better ways to do things, and for over 200 years the American patent and trademark systems have been there to pro
Four Men Sentenced In Operation Copycat
Press Release, Aug 08, 2006
Colin Roy Jacobson, of Alexandria, Virginia, pleaded guilty yesterday to aiding and abetting criminal copyright infringement by distributing a copyrighted work on a compu
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Three for Conspiracy to Steal and Sell Coca Cola Company Trade Secrets
cybercrime.gov, Jul 25, 2006
were indicted today by a federal grand jury on a charge of conspiring to steal and to sell The Coca Cola Company's trade secrets.
KAZAA Settles With Record Industry For $100 Million
Press Release, Jul 27, 2006
The major record companies have reached a global out-of-court settlement of international litigation against the operators of the Kazaa
WASHINGTON - The major record companies have reached a global out-of-court settlement of international litigation against the operators of the Kazaa peer-to-peer network.
California Patent And Trademark Registration Reform
calbar.ca.gov, May 09, 2006
U.S. House of Representatives is considering legislation that may have far-reaching effects on United States patent law
Update on Pending 2005 Patent Reform Legislation
Copyright Infringement Music
usdoj.gov, May 19, 2006
Five individuals were charged with criminal copyright infringement in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of an ongoing federal crackdown against international online
Second Set of Indictments Arising From Charlotte FBI Undercover Investigation for Operations FastLink and Site Down
Intellectual Property Rights And The Pharmaceutical Industry
usinfo.state.gov, Jun 02, 2006
Drugs that cure AIDS and many other diseases are available precisely because of patent protection
Many claim that more people do not have access to life-saving drugs because of high prices and that patent rights both increase prices and stand in the way of getting treatment to those who need it.
Proposed Rule Changes To Focus The Business Patent Process
uspto.gov, Apr 21, 2006
Provided nearly 500 patent attorneys, patent agents, independent inventors and members of the small business community in Chicago and a similar audience of 400 in Berkele
USPTO Chicago and Berkeley Town Hall Meetings Discuss Proposed Rule Changes to Focus the Patent Process
Massachusetts Cable Company Respects The Intellectual Property Rights Of Others
shrewsbury-ma.gov, Apr 06, 2006
Our policy is to act and respond to all notices of alleged infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Internet Music Piracy
usdoj.gov, Mar 16, 2006
The first guilty pleas involving members of pre-release music piracy groups from Operation FastLink
Illonios Electronic Theft Articles And Cases
cybercrime.gov, Feb 28, 2006
Northern District of Illinois found Christian Morley of Salem, Massachusetts, guilty of conspiracy to infringe software copyrights
Right Of The First Inventor To File
thomas.loc.gov, Jan 13, 2006
The individuals collectively who invented or discovered the subject matter of the invention
(a) Definitions- Section 100 is amended by adding at the end the following:
(f) The term `inventor' means the individual or, if a joint invention, the individuals collectively who invented or discovered the subject matter of the invention.
Florida Indicted Five Individuals For Trafficking In Counterfeit Clothing And Goods
usdoj.gov, Jan 30, 2006
The maximum statutory sentences for each count in the Indictments are: five (5) years in prison and a $2 million fine for conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods
South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Clothing With Counterfeit Trademarks
cybercrime.gov, Feb 14, 2006
Trafficking in clothing with counterfeit Nike and Tommy Hilfiger trademarks and two counts of money laundering conspiracy, violations
Computer Software Piracy Website Pleads Guilty
Usdoj.gov, Dec 30, 2005
Nathan Peterson, 26, of Antelope Acres, California, pleaded guilty in Alexandria, Virginia before U.S. District Court
Former Lucent Scientists Accused of Passing Trade Secrets to Chinese Company
cybercrime.gov, Dec 30, 2005
A federal grand jury today returned a new indictment against three men, two of them former employees of Lucent Technologies
Internet Exec Held Accountable For Adware
Ny.Gov, Nov 18, 2005
Brad Greenspan, the founder and former CEO of Intermix Media, will pay 750,000 in penalties
For Immediate Release: October 20, 2005
Former Intermix CEO Agrees to Disgorge Profits
Electronic Copyright Law
usinfo.state.gov, Dec 06, 2005
Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act
State Sovereign Immunity and Protection of Intellectual Property
copyright.gov, Dec 16, 2005
The States enjoyed no special immunity from suits for infringement of intellectual property rights
Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property Committee on the Judiciary
U.S. Cites Progress with China on Intellectual Property Issues
usinfo.state.gov, Oct 14, 2005
China has agreed to improve IPR enforcement by increasing criminal prosecutions,
Protecting Your Ideas As Property
sba.gov, Nov 10, 2005
People who may not be interested in protecting their own rights must still take precautions to avoid infringing on the rights of others
Defendant Indicted for Camcording Films
cybercrime.gov, Aug 24, 2005
Defendant Indicted for Camcording Films in Movie Theaters and for Distributing the Films on Computer Networks
What Is Intellectual Property
osec.doc.gov, Jul 13, 2005
Intellectual property laws provide the incentives that foster innovation and creativity, and strive to ensure that the competitive struggle
First U.S. Convictions in Largest Ever Multinational Investigation
cybercrime.gov, Jun 13, 2005
The District of Connecticut announced today that three men have pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement
California Man Faces Federal Criminal Charges
cybercrime.gov, Jun 13, 2005
Corona, California Man Faces Federal Criminal Charges for Uploading Finding Neverland' to the Internet
A Corona man was charged today with criminal copyright infringement for uploading onto the Internet a copy of the movie "Finding Neverland" that had been sent to a "screener" for the Producers Guild of America.
What Is Protected By Intellectual Property Rights
crm.cr.nps.gov, Jun 21, 2005 - In the 20th century, museum staff talked of balancing collections access against preservation concerns.
First U.S. Convictions in Largest Ever Multinational
cyber crime gov, May 18, 2005
The Three Convictions Today, While The First U.S. Convictions For Operation Higher Education,
Utah Businesses To Protect Their Intellectual Property From Theft Overseas
uspto.gov, Jun 07, 2005
U.S. Government Urges Utah Businesses To Protect Their Intellectual Property From Theft Overseas
Computer Crime and Intellectual Property
U.S. Department of Justice, Apr 25, 2005
The term "cyberethics" refers to a code of safe and responsible behavior for the Internet com
renamed the “Intellectual Property Protection and Courts Improvements Act of 2004
House Judiciary Committe, Apr 27, 2005
House Passes Legislation Bolstering Intellectual Property Protection
First US Convictions in Largest Ever Multinational Investigation of Internet Piracy
CCIPS, May 11, 2005
First U.S. Convictions in Largest Ever Multinational Investigation of Internet Piracy
Microsoft Extends Intellectual Property Protection to Millions of End Users
presspass, Mar 28, 2005
This protection, referred to as intellectual property indemnification, helps shield end users from exposure to legal costs and damage claims related to patent or other in
The Impact Of Patents And Other Intellectual Property Rights Held By Third Parties
biz.yahoo, Mar 21, 2005
ISTA's Products And Technologies And The Impact Of Patents And Other Intellectual Property Rights Held By Third Parties
Sandia National Laboratories’ Intellectual Property Available to General Public
NM Gov Article, Feb 11, 2005
Intellectual Property News Release Out Of New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A new online database created to highlight opportunities to license Sandia National Laboratories’ intellectual property is now available to the general public.
Its Ongoing Litigation With IVAX And Corepharma
.medadnews, Mar 07, 2005 - United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Intent to Issue a Reexamination Certificate confirming the patentability.
USTR Releases Annual Report
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Oct 05, 2004
WASHINGTON - The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative today released its annual report ("Special 301" report) on the adequacy and effectiveness of intellectual property protection around the globe.
USTR and Argentine Negotiators Resolve Long-Standing Intellectual Property Rights Issues
United State Trade Representative, Oct 05, 2004
USTR and Argentine Negotiators Resolve Long-Standing Intellectual Property Rights Issues
Creation of Working Groups
U.S. Department of Justice - Criminal Division, (Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section, Oct 05, 2004
Intellectual Property Task Force Chairman David Israelite Announces Task Force Membership, Creation of Working Groups