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Legal Issues Archive April 2009
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 Google Sued Over Keyword Ads
According to a recent Appellate Court ruling, Google may face a possible trademark infringement lawsuit for selling keywords that activate ads. Keyword advertisement is a lucrative business with a lot of money invested in it. More of this issue can be viewed here.
 Universities and Intellectual Property: The Debate Goes on
The University of Virginia has posted several titles on their eBook Library. Problem is, they have copyrighted the material – including Ben Franklin's autobiography – as their own. Can this be legally justified? Read more about it here.
 Can I Trademark My Name?
This question has become quite common. The answer is vague but it is possible if your name has become synonymous with a certain field or idea. It is at least recommended to talk to a trademark attorney, but most importantly get your name under a domain name. This discussion can be found here.
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