Intellectual Property Law

Confused by the CCPA, CPRA, VCDPA, CPA, UCPA, CTDPA, ADPPA, GDPR, etc.?  Is your client a business, service provider, contractor, data controller, data processor, or none of the above? Read more

Thank you to all who participated in the 2022 IP Institute for making it a huge success. Enjoy these snapshots! Read more

On September 22, 2022, I became the Immediate Past Chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section. It was an honor and challenge to serve as the Chair this past year. Read more

The mixer will be held simultaneously at four locations around the state! If you are, have been, or are interested in being a member of the IP Law Section, come meet a broad array of diverse practitioners in a relaxed and inviting venue. IP Law Section Executive Committee Members and Interest Group Officers will be at each location to answer questions, provide information about the Section, or simply to chat. We will be providing appetizers and a limited number of drink tickets, so get there early! Read more

The presentation will cover a comprehensive overview of the current standards for protecting intellectual property for cannabis in Canada. Read more

In 2020, the Supreme Court resolved a longstanding circuit split with its decision in Romag Fasteners v. Fossil Group. As a result, proof of willful infringement is no longer required for trademark owners to recover infringers' profits. The decision makes it easier for trademark owners to recover infringers' profits and increase the damages awards. Read more

While cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, nearly twenty states have passed laws authorizing the adult use of cannabis products, and nearly 40 states allow medical cannabis use. Read more

A new set of directions issued by India’s cybersecurity regulator earlier this year have resulted in a global uproar and forced several organizations – both, global and Indian – to rethink how, and even if, they should do business in India. Read more

Sports and Sports Law…name a more perfect pairing! The Entertainment and Sports Law Interest Group of the CLA IP Section is pleased to invite you to join us to revel in the rivalry as the UC Davis Aggies vs. the Cal Golden Bears clash this September 3rd! Read more

On July 7, 2022, Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, issued orders setting the schedule for Director review of the PTAB decisions in OpenSky Industries, LLC v. VLSI Technology LLC, IPR2021-01064, Paper 47 (PTAB July 7, 2022) and Patent Quality Assurance, LLC v. VLSI Technology LLC, IPR2021-01229, Paper 35 (PTAB July 7, 2022). Read more