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David Lam
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Ontario, Canada
I am a lawyer practicing business law, real estate law, intellectual property law (patents, trademarks, copyright, licensing), and litigation in the Greater Toronto Area.
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Tag Archives: US Law
Colbert and Stewart: Copyright fair dealing
Have you ever wondered how Stephen Colbert or Jon Stewart can reproduce news clips without being sued for copyright infringement? Just because something is under copyright doesn’t mean it cannot be copied or used by someone other than the author. … Continue reading
Posted in Copyright Law, Telecom Law
Tagged Consumer Rights, Fair Dealing, Fair Use, IP, US Law
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US patent system moves to first-to-file
Today, H.R. 1249, the America Invents Act, passed the US House of Representatives. The US Senate had passed a similar bill (S. 23) in March. The pair of bills have some differences between them that needs to be resolved, but together … Continue reading
The drive to determine what is patentable
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal of Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Laboratories, Inc., on the issue of whether or not methods of medical diagnosis are patentable in the US. Closer to home, tomorrow is … Continue reading
Posted in Litigation, Patent Law
Tagged Business Methods, Methods of Medical Diagnosis, News, US Law, US Supreme Court
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The evidentiary standard for challenging US patent validity
Yesterday, the US Supreme Court wrapped up oral arguments for Microsoft Corporation v. i4i Limited Partnership, in which i4i sued Microsoft for patent infringement. This case has attracted worldwide attention, not only because the infringing product (MS Word) is widely … Continue reading
Posted in Litigation, Patent Law
Tagged Evidence, Infringement, News, US Law, US Supreme Court, Validity
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