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Topic Archives: licensing
Solicitor General Files Brief in Stanford v. Roche
On September 28, 2010, the Solicitor General (SG) filed a brief explaining the views of the United States in the pending appeal of Stanford v. Roche, 583 F.3d 832 (Fed. Cir. 2009) (PDF). The SG’s brief argues strongly in Stanford’s favor, … Continue reading
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Georgia-Pacific Contributory Trademark Infringement Claim Fails in Eight Circuit
The Eight Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Myers Supply Inc. against Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP (“G-P”) on the issues of contributory trademark infringement and tortious interference with contract where Myers sold von Drehle (“VD”) paper towels for use in G-P machines … Continue reading
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Vernor v. Autodesk: Ninth Circuit test for distinguishing software owners from licensees
On Friday, the Ninth Circuit clarified its test for determining whether a software purchaser is a licensee or an owner of the purchased copy in Vernor v. Autodesk, Inc. The result affirms the ability of software publishers to restrain licensees’ … Continue reading
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