Patent Law

What else can you say
but amen.

Patent (Pending) Attorneys
Eric Heels explains why he is now a "patent pending attorney." As always, Eric provides excellent, well-written analysis that even a lowly trademark attorney like myself can understand.

Princeton had a law school from 1847 to 1854
Who knew? Certainly not me--and I purport to study things antebellum and legal. (And the law school was only in operation for five years, though it was wasn't disbanded until 1854.) David Hollander, Princeton's law librarian, tells the story and...

A PLEA TO IP LITIGATORS: DRAW ME PICTURES!!
Hap tip to Corner of Lex and Biz for Drawing that Explains Copyright Law with link to Eric J. Heels' Copyright rights, unregulated uses, and fair use whose drawing appears below...

Florida Bar Issues Ethics Alert For Lawyers Working With Loan Modification Firms
The Florida Bar has recently issued an "Ethics Alert" in which it provides Florida attorneys some guidance as to what activities they should steer clear from when forging working relationships with non-attorney loan modification firms...

Are the kids alright
more music charts(Via Erik J. Heels.)(Bonus link.) blog advertising blog advertising

Employee Lawsuits: Negligent Hiring and Retention
Employers must check references, criminal records, other background material.

FDA
Issues Expanded Alert for 72 Weight Loss Products

Golden Dragon Frozen Cooked Mackerel Fish
Clostridium botulinum Alert