Electronic Contracts - Still as Good as Paper Ones

The American courts have taken another pass at the recurring question of whether electronic documents and signatures are as good as written ones. The decision in Forcelli v Felco Corp finds that yes, an arrangement of electrons in silicon can be just as valid in law as an arrangement of dye on a dead tree.

To Poach a Mockingbird: Harper Lee's Trade-mark Battle

So much for southern hospitality. Celebrated American author Harper Lee finds herself embroiled in a trademark clash for the right to register the title of her own 1961 Pulitzer-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird.

Call for Applications - Research Assistant Position (Copyright & IP Research)

Professors David Vaver and Giuseppina D’Agostino are seeking a JD student to assist in general research of a copyright project, to help prepare some teaching materials for a short intensive course on international copyright principle, and other general IP research, to commence forthwith.