A strong and recognizable domain name is critical for a successful business. However, coming up with a good domain name that allows you to grow your business, avoids the inadvertent infringement of the intellectual property rights of others, but still generates brand equity is incredibly difficult. Coming up with a domain name that is both…
Software licenses contain standard provisions limiting the liability of the vendor. Typical provisions have a two-tiered structure that: (i) disclaims liability for lost profits, incidental, consequential and indirect damages, loss of good will, data loss, computer failure, or punitive damages; and (ii) places a limit on overall damages under the contract (usually limited to fees…
Technology Attorney, Marcus Stephen Harris: I think that other telecom companies will certainly challenge the FCC’s authority to promulgate regulations concerning net neutrality. They will most likely do it in venues other than the venue where Verizon and Metro PCS’ filed their challenges. This will most likely result in certain cases being dropped in favor…
On January 20th, the attorneys of Marcus Stephen Harris attended the midVentures Design+Develop Series intro to iPhone and Android App development. The discussion was geared to designers, developers and product managers. Uki D. Lucas of ChicagoAndroid and Chris Grove, CTO of KeyLimeTie talked about the differences in developing apps for each platform. The comments were…
On January 20th the attorneys of the technology law firm of Marcus Stephen Harris LLC will attend Midventures Design + Develop Series on iPhone and Android App development. The event is billed as an introduction to app development on the iPhone and Android. Keynote speakers include Uki Lukas of ChicagoAndroid and Chris GroveGrove, CTO of…
Republished from INTA Promotional Literature Marcus Stephen Harris, LLC Attorneys host Social Media Roundtable in conjunction with the International Trademark Association. February 28–March 11 – Find out how two hours of your time will change how you look at social media and trademarks. Topics to be covered: • Social Media Use.…
On January 10th, 2011, Microsoft filed a Motion for Summary Judgment at the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board challenging Apple’s attempts to own exclusive rights to the term App Store. Microsoft argues that App Store is a generic term incapable of functioning as a trademark and therefore should not be taken out of the…
Negotiating software licenses is a complicated process that takes knowledge and skill. Changing technology and new methods for software development and delivery have changed the game. The consequences of getting it wrong can be severe. This webinar will focus on understanding software licenses, their legal background and how to maximize your rights while minimizing your…
On October 16 and 27, 2010, Marcus Stephen Harris is the attorney guest panelist at the first of a series of quarterly social media safety and etiquette series produced by the ALR/PRA, Inc., law practice management agency in Chicago. The event titled “Lawyers Avoid Legal and Business Pitfalls in Social Media” will be presented to…
The U.S. Supreme Court has currently accepted several amicus curiae briefs on Case No.: 08-1448, better known in press as Case No.: 08-1448. The issue in this matter is the State of California’s Civil Code sections 1746-1746.5 which states in pertinent part: “A person may not sell or rent a video game that has been…