Decided: 12/28/2010 Summary: Wacker Neuson mark was initially refused under Section 2(d) of the Trademark Act because of similarities of mark (Wacker Neuson and Neuson) and goods (construction equipment). TTAB allowed a third consideration on appeal, consent by owner of registered mark to allow applicant to use and register the mark for the identified goods [...]
Decided: 12/13/2010 Issue: Does the “first-sale doctrine” apply to imported works manufactured abroad? Summary: The U.S. Supreme Court was asked to apply the first sale doctrine of copyright law in the context of international sales. Costco had purchased legitimate Omega watches abroad and then imported them into the U.S. The watches included a small copyrighted design [...]
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Title: Patent Engineer Lead Career Level
Decided: 1/20/2011 Summary: CAFC vacated and remanded prior courts ruling of non-infringement concerning the “spring metal adaptor’ claimed under Patent No. 5,266,050, held by Arlington. The court held that the prior court misconstrued the “spring metal adaptor” and “spring steel adapter” terms by importing a “split” limitation from the specifications into the claims. Full Opinion
