FACTS Court. That’s the decision-maker writing the opinion, and any decisions below. In what trial court was this case filed? State or federal? What was the disposition of that court? If there were one or more appeals, to which court(s)? What did any appellate courts decide? Litigants. The plaintiffs and defendants. Also be clear on who is appellant/appellee […]
This page: https://nathenson.org/courses/ip-overview/simple-knock-out-searching/ INTRO TO TRADEMARK KNOCK-OUT SEARCHING Background. Broadly speaking, there are two kinds of trademark searches: a “knock-out” search and a full clearance search. Whereas a “knock-out” is intended to determine whether any obvious impediments exist regarding the proposed mark, a full search is more comprehensive and is geared towards possible clearance for actual use […]
The Erie doctrine stressing you out? Don’t. As Fight Club‘s Tyler Durden would say, “Let it slide!” Better yet, let it flow. Here’s a Coggle flowchart for the Erie doctrine. It’s part of the Erie doctrine set in my MBE resources, as well as my JD Erie resources. The flowchart includes numerous issues arising under the Erie doctrine, […]
C’mon, isn’t Erie fun? Here’s a Coggle flowchart for the Erie doctrine and related issues such as REA analysis. You can also click here to see the Coggle at Coggle.it, or click here to download a PDF. To use it, start by reading the middle, then working your way through the left, then through the right. Enjoy! […]
