As hosting and participating in social media become the industry standard, companies must incorporate platforms and develop policies to safeguard rights and privacy. If this brave new world seems somewhat alien, implement these guidelines to navigate your company safely through the obstacles everyone’s worried about.
It's pretty safe to say that most attorneys do not specialize in IT. Although technology makes the responsibilities of an in-house lawyer much easier, its implementation comes with a completely separate set of issues and concerns, including maintenance and support. Learn about the principal concepts that should be addressed, as well as their key terms and issues.
This document provides best practices for developing a social media policy.
In this issue of European Briefings, a quarterly supplement of the ACC Docket, find out what you need to know about the most current risk management issues.
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No matter what type of business you are in, you probably have a website. Did you know that even if you sell purple widgets to pre-teens you could be sued for patent infringement? Read on to find out the steps you can take to access the risk and minimize the liability of an infringement that you may not even know you're involved in.
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General counsel have a lot on their plates, which means they sometimes don't pay as much attention to what the attorneys in various legal functions, including intellectual property, actually do. GC's can, on occasion, fail to pay enough attention to intellectual property and given today's economic realities and recent headlines, such failure can jeopardize careers and lower shareholder value. This article explores why paying more attention to your company's IP is so important.
The Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 becoming law will substantially change the laws of trademark dilutions. Companies with well-known brands––and the in-house attorneys who work for them––should be aware of this new statue and the protections that it provides. Read on to find out how this law affects you.
Provides an overview of trademark and copyright issues that will empower you to maximize your company's brand assets and avoid liability.
Sample language for online terms and conditions.