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California Judge Bars Publishing of ‘Trade Secrets’ Pending Hearing’
· Story link A California judge has ordered a weekly newspaper to delay publishing information on a test drug until…Categorized in Intellectual Property -
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Tiger Woods loses appeal in "right of publicity" case.
In an important win for free expression, a federal appeals court held today that an artist's painting of Tiger Woods…Categorized in First Amendment -
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FCC closes down 19 unlicensed broadcasters
WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Federal Communication Commission conducted what it said was one of the largest crackdowns on "pirate radio" stations in…Categorized in Intellectual Property -
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Memorial fund loses bid to trademark image of Princess Diana
ENGLAND--The image of the late Princess Diana should belong to the world instead of to her memorial fund, a copyright…Categorized in Intellectual Property -
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Minimal appearance of photos in film insufficient for suit
SECOND CIRCUIT--Plaintiffs suing for the unauthorized use of photographs and artworks in films must show that the use was more…Categorized in Intellectual Property -
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Stricter electronic theft measures become law
Stricter electronic theft measures become law 02/09/98 WASHINGTON, D.C.--President Clinton in mid-December signed the No Electronic Theft Act, a copyright…Categorized in Intellectual Property -
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Newspaper sues former reporter for notes, documents
Newspaper sues former reporter for notes, documents 01/26/98 COLORADO--A Boulder judge ruled in early January that a reporter who took…Categorized in Intellectual Property -
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Federal judge dismisses photographers’ suit against AP
Federal judge dismisses photographers' suit against AP 01/26/98 NEW YORK--In early December, a federal District Court judge in Manhattan dismissed…Categorized in Intellectual Property -
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FCC loses motion for judgment in ‘pirate’ radio case
FCC loses motion for judgment in 'pirate' radio case 12/01/97 CALIFORNIA--In mid-November, a federal District Court Judge in Oakland denied…Categorized in Intellectual Property -
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Freelancers lose claim over electronic publishing rights
Freelancers lose claim over electronic publishing rights 08/25/97 NEW YORK--Freelance writers who sell their stories may not stop the periodical…Categorized in Intellectual Property