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3/21/2011
Live from the IP Symposium: Ethical Implications of Use of Private Investigations

Ethics – Ethical Implications of Use of Private Investigators Moderator/Commentor: Professor Jack Sahl, Akron Law
Panelist: Philip Barengolts, Pattishall McAuliffe Mr. Barengolts is discussing ethical issues with respect to trademark pretext investigations.  Mr. Barengolts suggests there are 4 ethical rules that are of concern:

• Rule 4.1 – truthfulness in statements to others;

• Rules 4.2 & 4.3 – communications with persons represented by counsel or unrepresented; can't suggest disinterest; and

• Rule 8.4 – can't violate a rule through the acts of another.

3/21/2011
Live from the IP Symposium: The Supreme Court's Patent Docket

Panel Discussion: The Supreme Court's Patent Docket Moderator: Professor Robert C. Kahrl, Akron Law Panelists:
Gary Hoffman, Dickstein Shapiro LLP
Alan J. Kasper, Sughrue Mion, PLLC
Wayne Watkins, The University of Akron
Harold C. Wegner, Foley & Lardner This panel is looking at the 3 cases pending in the Supreme Court (i4i, Stanford, and Global Tech) followed by a presentation on how to get your case in the Supreme Court.

3/21/2011
Live from the IP Symposium: Implications of Costco on Exhaustion Doctrine

Panel Discussion: Implications of Costco on Exhaustion Doctrine Moderator: Professor A. Samuel Oddi, Akron Law Panelists:
Kenneth J. Burchfiel, Sughrue Mion, PLLC
Patrick J. Coyne, Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner
Wayne M. Serra, Ulmer & Berne, LLP
Professor Ryan Vacca, Akron Law

3/21/2011
Live from the IP Symposium: The Future of the Nation's Patent and Copyright Systems

Paul Michel (former Chief Judge, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit) Marybeth Peters (former US Register of Copyrights)

3/21/2011
Live from the IP Symposium: Trademark Law Developments

Trademark Law Developments Professor David Welkowitz (Whittier Law School) discussed 5 different issues involving trademark law (dilution, adwords, contributory liability, aesthetic functionality, and rights of publicity).

3/21/2011
Live from the IP Symposium: Copyright Law Developments

Copyright Law Developments Robert W. Clarida, Cowan Liebowitz & Latman Mr. Clarida began with a discussion on Viacom v. YouTube (currently on appeal to Second Circuit).  YouTube argues the § 512(c) safe harbor protects it and unless Viacom gives a takedown notice, YouTube is protected.  Viacom argues that § 512(c) doesn't apply because YouTube was "aware of facts or circumstances from which infringing activity is apparent."   Judge Stanton (SDNY) says just knowing that there is some general infringement going on is not enough - a red flag is needed.  The court based its decision on the "no monitoring rule" of the DMCA which says there's no obligation to monitor the site and check the content that's coming in (§ 512(m)).  Mr. Clarida says the red flag standard by Judge Stanton is too high and hopefully the Second Circuit will clear it up on appeal.

3/19/2011
Book Signing to be Held March 30 For "Feminist Legal History: Essays on Women and the Law"

The University of Akron School of Law will be hosting a book signing and reception for “Feminist Legal History: Essays on Women and Law,” by Tracy A. Thomas, professor of law and Dr. Tracey Jean Boisseau, professor of history. Join the authors in the law school atrium from 4:30 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30 for a discussion about the book, followed by a reception and book signing.

3/17/2011
UA inventor receives Ohio Patent Legacy Award

Dr. Joseph Kennedy, UA distinguished professor of polymer science and chemistry, is the honoree.

3/15/2011
March 15

Professor Jack Sahl is quoted in a Columbus Dispatch story on attorney-client privilege and Jim Tressel. Text is available here .

3/11/2011
March 11

A front-page story in the Akron Legal News highlights the achievements of the Akron Law Law and Leadership Moot Court students. Electronic text is not available.

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