Intellectual Property Law

Discussion of the Ninth Circuit’s recent decision in Briskin v. Shopify, Inc. that significantly expands the scope of specific personal jurisdiction over e-commerce and online platforms.  This ruling departs sharply from prior case law, holding that making online services accessible to consumers in a state may suffice to establish personal jurisdiction.  This webinar will discuss the potential effects Read more

In the coming weeks and months we expect to have more webinars coming your way! We’re working directly with representatives of the European Patent Office and will hopefully have some exciting news on that front soon. Read more

Thailand’s cabinet approved a new framework for enforcement of intellectual property rights as the nation seeks to exit from a US watchlist ahead of tariff discussions with the United States. Read more

An effort led by the DoD's IP Cadre, the IP Guidebook provides guidance on the implementation of IP laws and regulations, explains legal and operational challenges in acquiring IP and associated IP rights, and promotes partnerships with industry. Read more

Law practice can be grueling. The work can be intense, and the hours, long. Stress is inevitable, but with a systematic and comprehensive wellness program, with regular hiking as the foundation, manageable. This will be an easy-to-moderate 5-6 mile suburban hike, starting/ending at Aragon High School, and traversing virtually all of the green spaces, in San Mateo. This hike will coincide with the first day of the 2025 CLA Wellness Walking Challenge Read more

On April 23, 2025, China’s General Administration of Customs released Status of Intellectual Property Protection in China Customs in 2024 (2024年中国海关知识产权保护状况) providing statistics on the detainment of good (both import and export) for infringing intellectual property rights. Read more

On May 7, 2025, the Emirates Intellectual Property Association participated in a significant celebration organized by the Arab League in Cairo, marking World Intellectual Property Day 2025. Read more

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its 2025 Special 301 Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights. Read more

Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter was dismissed by the White House over the May 10, 2025 weekend. Read more

The U.S. Copyright Office released the Copyright Registration Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to help creators, small business owners, advisors, and others navigate the copyright system. Read more