Articles about Legislation

Inside the Obscure Practice of “Cybersquatting”

ACPA was signed into law in 1999, making cybersquatting illegal while clarifying legitimate use defenses. Trademark holders benefit from this legislation.

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Innovation Act Aims to Curb Patent Trolling

On December 5, the House passed H.R. 3309, also known as the Innovation Act, by a wide margin of 325-91. The bill now moves to the Senate.