Hyperlinks: a form of protected expression? A Georgia federal court implies a 1st Amendment 'right to link' defense to infringement claims
Article Abstract:
The article discusses the federal district court ruling in ACLU v. Miller whichh invalidated the Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act, a law which criminalized the use on the Internet of any trademarks in a manner falsely implying that permission for such use had been granted. The ruling also affects the use of graphical images such as hyperlinks, many of which also carry copyright protection.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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Summary judgment is often the best option; not every patent is too complex to be easily understood without discovery; often it isn't needed
Article Abstract:
The advantages of disposition by summary judgment in some patent infrngement cases is discussed. Principles established by the US Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit are also given.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
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