The latest edition of New Jersey Lawyer is dedicated to the everchanging practice of intellectual property law in light of recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings and rapid changes in technology.
The August magazine, published by the New Jersey State Bar Association, features six articles that cover copyright infringement lawsuits spurred by artificial intelligence, enforcing trademark rights without becoming a trademark bully and the latest on seeking a patent. The Supreme Court issued several consequential decisions in intellectual property law in 2023, notably on matters related to parody in trademarks and a copyright holder’s entitlement to damages. The wave of decisions speak to the practice area’s volatility and need for attorneys remain engaged on the latest trends, according to Nancy A. Del Pizzo, the special editor to the August issue.
“News and change are no strangers to this area of law. It is fluid, whether a practitioner is prosecuting a trademark or patent or litigating a claim, or both. The six articles in this issue address a blend of litigation issues and practical tips for practitioners with transactional practices,” Del Pizzo said in her editor column.
The magazine issue also provides practice tips on how experienced attorneys can be good mentors, why diversity matters in alternative dispute resolution, advice for persuasive writing and setting healthy boundaries around work. NJSBA President William H. Mergner Jr. also offers a column on the Association’s efforts to challenge a recent ban on New Jersey lawyers paying referral fees to out-of-state attorneys.
Here is a full list of articles from the edition:
· Emerging Trends for Artificial Intelligence in the Copyright Space – By Brett R. Harris
· Striking a Balance Between Enforcing IP Rights and Becoming a Trademark Bully – By Paula I. Brueckner and Peter E. Nussbaum
· The Name Game: Strategic Considerations for Trademark Attorneys – By Alice Denenberg
· Seeing is Believing: Using Trade Dress and Design Patents to Boost Brand Impact and Protect Product Appearance – By Andrew J. Hollander
· Trade Secrets and the ‘Patent Paradox’ Regarding IP Based on Natural Phenomena – By John A. Stone
· The Extraterritorial Reach of U.S. Patent Law and the Need for Clarity – By Amirali Y. Haidri
The full issue of New Jersey Lawyer is available on njsba.com.