Intellectual Property Law

Street artists seeking copyright protection for their murals face many hurdles. One increasingly important one is 17 USC 120(a), part of 1990 legislation extending copyright protection to architectural works for the first time. Section 120(a) limits the new copyright protections for architecture, providing “the copyright in an architectural work ... does not include the right to prevent the making, distributing, or public display of … photographs … of the work, if the building in which the work is embodied is located in or ordinarily visible from a public place.” Read more

The Interest Groups of the IP Law Section are responsible for delivering programming on the designated subject matter of the committee, networking among members, building community, alerting Section members to hot topics and law updates, and increasing the opportunities for Section members to volunteer and become involved with the Section through committee activities. Read more

During this webinar we will discuss the implications of the new draft regulations released by the CA Attorney General. Additionally, we will discuss how these regulations may affect different types of businesses differently, including businesses with traditional physical retail locations, online businesses, and hybrid models. Read more

You are able to download or stream our podcasts from the episode links below, or by way of Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, PocketCast, Google Play Music, or your preferred podcast player.  Please remember to rate and review us, subscribe, and add to your playlist, where available. We appreciate your listening to Intangible Assets. Welcome to Intangible Assets: The IP Law Section Podcast, a podcast for & about the California Lawyers Association Intellectual Property Law Section, hosted by David Lizerbram. Today’s guest is Lawrence A. Maxham, founder… Read more

Nowhere are mediation skills more important than in resolving intellectual property disputes. This program will examine how mediators adapt the process to fit the situation presented by individual cases and how counsel for the parties can be most effective in using the process to achieve positive results for their clients. The focus will be on how resolution through mediation is often quite appropriates for intellectual property cases, especially those where non-monetary and/or relationship issues predominate. Read more

As with any new CLA year, the IP Section Executive Committee has rotated its officers. Many thanks to Tom Hassing, outgoing Chair and to outgoing Executive Committee members Bennet Kelley, Alex Chan, and Todd Iketani. Read more

Intangible Assets is the official podcast of the Intellectual Property Law Section. It is a monthly interview show featuring conversations with attorneys, academics, and other influential people in all areas of IP law. New episodes will come out on the first Tuesday of every month. Read more

You are able to download or stream our podcasts from the episode links below, or by way of Spotify, Apple Podcast, Stitcher, PocketCast, Google Play Music, or your preferred podcast player.  Please remember to rate and review us, subscribe, and add to your playlist, where available. We appreciate your listening to Intangible Assets. Welcome to Intangible Assets: The IP Law Section Podcast, a podcast for & about the California Lawyers Association Intellectual Property Law Section, hosted by David Lizerbram. Today's guest is Emily Yu. Emily is… Read more

The battle between Mattel, the makers of the iconic Barbie doll, and MGA, the company that created the Bratz dolls, did not just feature a decade-long trial over an incredibly successful toy, but a war over who owns ideas. Read more

This program will discuss the US Copyright Office’s report on Moral Rights, how to navigate the US moral rights “patchwork” regime, and how the US and EU’s differing approaches are creating uncertainty for creators, aggregators, and online platforms. Read more