Schalnat, Ria, Patent Attorney, Frost Brown Todd LLC, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 651-6426, rschalnat@fbtlaw.com
Ria Schalnat is an established patent attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio. I actually had the pleasure of speaking to her for my interview portion of the class. She was an incredibly bright, passionate person who loves her area of work. She is an attorney for one of the largest law firms in the country, Frost Brown Todd LLC. She has been practicing law in the field of intellectual property law for over 15 years. She is also the president of CincyIP, which is the main authority for intellectual property law in Cincinnati. I found Ria to be one of my best sources for information when it came to this field of research.
Crowne, James, Director of Communications, American Intellectual Property Law Association, Washington, D.C., (703) 412-4353, jcrowne@aipla.org
James Crowne was another person I had the pleasure to speak with during the interview portion of the course. He spoke with such eloquence and intelligence about the subject of intellectual property law. As Director of Communications for the American Intellectual Property Law Association, Crowne is responsible for educating politicians and political workers about new trends and laws coming into place in this field. As a veteran in IP, with more than 25 years of experience, Crowne is someone that is happy to help out journalists with information about the field and educating anyone who has an interest.
Brauneis, Robert, Director of the Intellectual Property Law Program, George Washington University, Washington, D.C., (202) 994-6138, rbrauneis@law.gwu.edu
Professor Robert Brauneis is one of the world's leading authorities in the field of intellectual property law. As Director of the Intellectual Property Law Program at George Washington University, Brauneis leads one of the top IP law schools in the nation and is responsible for making sure the school maintains such a stellar reputation. A Harvard Law grad, Brauneis was a full-time lawyer for over 20 years in Washington D.C. As a leader for one of the top IP law schools in the country, he is aware of the trends involved in intellectual property, thus making him a viable source for this field.
Menell, Peter, Intellectual Property Law Professor, University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, (510) 642-5489, pmenell@law.berkeley.edu
This man is absolutely brilliant. His academic credentials are absolutely amazing. The man went to M.I.T. for undergrad, got his master's from Stanford, his law degree from Harvard and then his Ph.D. from Stanford. He is one of the most tenured professors at the top Intellectual Property Law School in the nation. As a professor at Berekeley, Menell has access to the best minds in the country and is in the area where intellectual property law was first created. He is the author of many books within the field and is sought after for interviews in regards to intellectual property law. If there is a question you need answered in this field, Professor Menell would be on a short list of people to talk to get the best information possible.
Armstrong, Timothy, Professor of Law, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, (513) 556-0171, timothy.armstrong@uc.edu
Professor Timothy Armstrong is another great mind in the field of intellectual property law. Another great thing about him is that he has a very open schedule which allows him to help out his students or other people that have questions about the field. As a journalist, being able to find a resource that has time to help is something that is so invaluable. He has done a great amount of research within the field of IP and is well-versed with government actions in regards to the field. As a professor, he spends a great deal of time studying and staying up-to-date on the trends of intellectual property. Someone like Professor Armstrong is a perfect source to use.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Multimedia Resources
“Intellectual Property” Youtube. 1 May 2008. 25 August 2008.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eejH0ANk-M.
This was quite the interesting short video. The video features J. Craig Williams, an intellectual property lawyer for the Williams Lindberg Law Firm in Newport Beach, California. It focuses on the problems IP lawyers face in intellectual property. Mr. Williams talks about the problems businesses face in regards to copyright piracy and trademark infringement. It is interesting to hear a lawyer talk about this instead of having to read an article because you get a better feel for how the lawyer responds to each issue. It makes writing about a certain topic more interesting. I thought this was a great video when needing sources involving IP problems and issues. I would most definitely take another look at this resource if I ever needed more information on those topics.
"Intellectual Property Law: Patents & Trademarks" Youtube. 15 June 2008. 25 August 2008. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Yp_Xj6YshM.
This video gave more of a background to the field of intellectual property law. This video features Michael N. Cohen, an intellectual property lawyer. It really gives you a thorough background of the terms and aspects of intellectual property. This lawyer appears to have a great knowledge for the field which makes this video more interesting to watch. His descriptions are well thought out and intelligent, which makes getting information from the video easier. It's really the same as much of the information that has been found in articles, but it makes it easier to get through since the man is fairly interesting to listen to. I would recommend this site if you really need background information. It will not be helpful if you are looking for more in-depth material.
"Copyright & Piracy part 1" Teacher Tube. 7 March 2007. 25 August 2008. http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=0760af59d0baf5acbb84.
I absolutely LOVED this video. It was so entertaining and informational. I truly wish that all videos could encompass the education and entertainment the way that this video had. As a journalist, you do not feel like you are doing research when these are the types of videos you get to learn from. I felt like I was watching a video on MTV or something, but the difference in this video is that it gave me a great deal of information about copyright piracy. I really love learning about copyright piracy because it is such a prevalent issue in the world today. The music and movie industries are losing millions upon millions of dollars because of copyright piracy. This video exploits the fact that the public is taking advantage of these industries due to the ways a person can take this property without having to spend a dime. Very interesting video. I recommend this to all journalists working this beat!
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Newspaper/Magazine Articles
Eskicioglu, Ahmet. "Protecting Intellectual Property in Digital Multimedia Networks." July 2003. IEEE Computer Society. 20 Aug. 2008 http://csdl2.computer.org/persagen/dlabstoc.jsp?resourcepath=/dl/mags/co/&toc=comp/mags/co/2003/07/r7toc.xml&doi=10.1109/mc.2003.1212689
This was an interesting article that went into detail about protecting intellectual property in various forms of mediums. It becomes a difficult task to protect intellectual property once it hits the Internet. This article goes to lengths to discuss the ways in which many businesses have tried to avoid getting full pieces of work from hitting the Web site. I thought that this was an intriguing article because it gives the reader some feel for what businesses and artists go through to save their work from being exploited in this area. I believe that this article can give a great background to a writer that needs some assistance with problems in intellectual property.
Granelli, James. "AT&T to target pirated content." Los Angeles Times. 13 June 2007.20 Aug. 2008 http://articles.latimes.com/2007/jun/13/business/fi-piracy13.
Wow. I am amazed with this article. I read it over about five times and it is incredible that some of the things have happened the way they have in intellectual property law. I loved the writing that Mr. Granelli provided to the reader. This article is about AT&T, the largest Internet provider in the United States, has teamed up with the major U.S. movie and music studios to find the most frequent offenders. According to this article, the major U.S. studios lost $2.3 billion in 2006 to online piracy and an additional $3.8 billion to bootleg DVDs. They are now fighting back, by tracking users and monitoring their illegal habits. They do all this without breaking any privacy laws. This is a must-read article for anyone writing material for intellectual property law.
Crutsinger, Martin. "12 Nations Put on Copyright Piracy List." Washington Post. 30 Apr. 2007.20 Aug. 2008 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/30/ar2007043000501.html.
This was another great article that brought to light the struggles the United States has with international copyright laws. The Internet has the ability to reach anyone across the globe. This may be an amazing tool, but it has also been a curse for people involved with intellectual property. The fact that the Internet does not have boundaries means that all areas of the globe can get access to free materials. Once material has hit the Web, protection for the intellectual property can become very shaky. There are many nations that do not always hold up their part of the copyright protection laws. This is the reason why President Bush placed 12 nations on a watch list to monitor their control of copyright piracy. These countries have allowed their residents to basically steal property of American artists without any repercussions. Great article.
This was an interesting article that went into detail about protecting intellectual property in various forms of mediums. It becomes a difficult task to protect intellectual property once it hits the Internet. This article goes to lengths to discuss the ways in which many businesses have tried to avoid getting full pieces of work from hitting the Web site. I thought that this was an intriguing article because it gives the reader some feel for what businesses and artists go through to save their work from being exploited in this area. I believe that this article can give a great background to a writer that needs some assistance with problems in intellectual property.
Granelli, James. "AT&T to target pirated content." Los Angeles Times. 13 June 2007.20 Aug. 2008 http://articles.latimes.com/2007/jun/13/business/fi-piracy13.
Wow. I am amazed with this article. I read it over about five times and it is incredible that some of the things have happened the way they have in intellectual property law. I loved the writing that Mr. Granelli provided to the reader. This article is about AT&T, the largest Internet provider in the United States, has teamed up with the major U.S. movie and music studios to find the most frequent offenders. According to this article, the major U.S. studios lost $2.3 billion in 2006 to online piracy and an additional $3.8 billion to bootleg DVDs. They are now fighting back, by tracking users and monitoring their illegal habits. They do all this without breaking any privacy laws. This is a must-read article for anyone writing material for intellectual property law.
Crutsinger, Martin. "12 Nations Put on Copyright Piracy List." Washington Post. 30 Apr. 2007.20 Aug. 2008 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/30/ar2007043000501.html.
This was another great article that brought to light the struggles the United States has with international copyright laws. The Internet has the ability to reach anyone across the globe. This may be an amazing tool, but it has also been a curse for people involved with intellectual property. The fact that the Internet does not have boundaries means that all areas of the globe can get access to free materials. Once material has hit the Web, protection for the intellectual property can become very shaky. There are many nations that do not always hold up their part of the copyright protection laws. This is the reason why President Bush placed 12 nations on a watch list to monitor their control of copyright piracy. These countries have allowed their residents to basically steal property of American artists without any repercussions. Great article.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Print Reference Books
Gader-Shafran, Rachel. Intellectual Property Law Dictionary. New York: Law Journal P, 2004.
This is a very good resource for for any term used within the intellectual property field. Within this field, there are a great deal of terms that the average person would not understand. The IP lawyers have a language and lingo different from that of most people. Terms such as exclusionary rights will need to be broken down in a more base language for the average reader will have an understanding for what is taking place within this field. It is also important for the journalist to have a great understanding for the work so I feel like this is a great source to use when dealing with unknown terms.
Elias, Stephen. Nolo's Intellectual Property Law Dictionary (Patent, Copyright & Trademark: A Desk Reference to Intellectual Property Law). 1st ed. Berkeley, CA: NOLO, 1985.
This is another dictionary that gives the journalist a great background on the unknown terms and terms that are too complicated to understand. I feel that these are the most important sources because it is of the utmost importance to be able to understand the language of the field if you are writing articles for it. Whether it be this source or the source above this, it is key to be able to use one of these references when reporting this beat. Intellectual property law is not the simplest form of law and it is important to understand the language and then be able to translate that to the public.
This is a very good resource for for any term used within the intellectual property field. Within this field, there are a great deal of terms that the average person would not understand. The IP lawyers have a language and lingo different from that of most people. Terms such as exclusionary rights will need to be broken down in a more base language for the average reader will have an understanding for what is taking place within this field. It is also important for the journalist to have a great understanding for the work so I feel like this is a great source to use when dealing with unknown terms.
Elias, Stephen. Nolo's Intellectual Property Law Dictionary (Patent, Copyright & Trademark: A Desk Reference to Intellectual Property Law). 1st ed. Berkeley, CA: NOLO, 1985.
This is another dictionary that gives the journalist a great background on the unknown terms and terms that are too complicated to understand. I feel that these are the most important sources because it is of the utmost importance to be able to understand the language of the field if you are writing articles for it. Whether it be this source or the source above this, it is key to be able to use one of these references when reporting this beat. Intellectual property law is not the simplest form of law and it is important to understand the language and then be able to translate that to the public.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Trade Magazines and Scholarly Articles
Carson, Dale L. "Trade Secret Law". Wiggin and Dana Publications. 31 Oct. 2000. 25 Aug. 2008 .
This article is not one to use in every case when dealing with intellectual property law. This deals more with patent infringement and some of the ways in which the government allows some corporations to avoid breaking patent infringement when working on certain inventions. These type of examples deal with the creation of new medicines and other types of scientific advancements. It gives a great deal of examples of when these situations have taken place and the actions that took place. This article is one that could be used in regards to research when a journalist is facing a piece about patent infringement or something involving the government pardoning groups to use materials that are protected by these laws.
Scotchmer, Suzanne. "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Cumulative Research and the Patent Law." Journal of Economic Perspectives 5 (1991): 29-41.
This is another source that can only be used when dealing with certain areas of intellectual property law. This article went into great statistical detail about Patent Law and the development of the practice over the years. I found some of the statistical information to be very intriguing. Patent laws have changed over the years and this research shows the areas in which it has expanded. I think that, as a journalist writing in this field, it is important to know the numbers behind the actions so this is a great source to come back to if the issue of patent infringement arises.
Vaver, David. Intellectual Property Law: Copyright, Patents, Trademarks. Canadian Journal of Communication. 1998. 3 Aug. 2008 http://www.cjc-online.ca/index.php/journal/article/view/1043/949.
Now this is an article for the ultimate intellect! What an absolutely deep article about intellectual property law. Mr. Vaver wrote with such eloquence and intelligence with this article. I feel that I learned a great deal of information about the field and I am looking at the field in a different way. This article talks about the way copyright laws and trademark laws are carried out as well as the patent laws. There were parts of this article that were too intelligent for my understanding which may make this a difficult source to use at times. If you are a journalist, and want to use this source, just use it with caution. Make sure you are using the source correctly and in the way you intended.
This article is not one to use in every case when dealing with intellectual property law. This deals more with patent infringement and some of the ways in which the government allows some corporations to avoid breaking patent infringement when working on certain inventions. These type of examples deal with the creation of new medicines and other types of scientific advancements. It gives a great deal of examples of when these situations have taken place and the actions that took place. This article is one that could be used in regards to research when a journalist is facing a piece about patent infringement or something involving the government pardoning groups to use materials that are protected by these laws.
Scotchmer, Suzanne. "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Cumulative Research and the Patent Law." Journal of Economic Perspectives 5 (1991): 29-41.
This is another source that can only be used when dealing with certain areas of intellectual property law. This article went into great statistical detail about Patent Law and the development of the practice over the years. I found some of the statistical information to be very intriguing. Patent laws have changed over the years and this research shows the areas in which it has expanded. I think that, as a journalist writing in this field, it is important to know the numbers behind the actions so this is a great source to come back to if the issue of patent infringement arises.
Vaver, David. Intellectual Property Law: Copyright, Patents, Trademarks. Canadian Journal of Communication. 1998. 3 Aug. 2008 http://www.cjc-online.ca/index.php/journal/article/view/1043/949.
Now this is an article for the ultimate intellect! What an absolutely deep article about intellectual property law. Mr. Vaver wrote with such eloquence and intelligence with this article. I feel that I learned a great deal of information about the field and I am looking at the field in a different way. This article talks about the way copyright laws and trademark laws are carried out as well as the patent laws. There were parts of this article that were too intelligent for my understanding which may make this a difficult source to use at times. If you are a journalist, and want to use this source, just use it with caution. Make sure you are using the source correctly and in the way you intended.
Online Blogs
Claessen, Rolf. IP Newsflash. 3 Aug. 2008 http://www.ipnewsflash.com/.
This was a really great blog that I ran across. They boast the fact that they present all the up-to-date news in the field of intellectual property law. I found it very convenient to be able to browse one page to find any relevant or news breaking stories that would be important to report on. According to the blog "IP Newsflash is for time-hungry patent professionals who want to stay up to date but dislike the tedious task of browsing through countless sources of information". With the amount of work lawyers and journalists do each day, it is great to find a blog that can offer you the IP news in such an organized manner. This is definitely a site to come back to.
New, William. Intellectual Property Watch. 3 Aug. 2008 http://ip-watch.org/index.php.
This blog covers the field of international intellectual property law. I found this interesting because many of the blogs that I came across only covered a certain region within the United States. This blog actually covers the entire globe, covering the drama and deals that take place between nations and the work that takes place in other countries. Especially with the advent of the Internet, international intellectual property law is as prevalent as ever. The ways in which we get along with other nations in regards to this subject can decide if people make money from their property or if it will continue to be pirated as it is in other countries. This site is spread out, unlike the blog above. It is not as concerned about convenience, but it appears that they have a very professional site and that is what is most important. As an international blog source, I do like this site.
This was a really great blog that I ran across. They boast the fact that they present all the up-to-date news in the field of intellectual property law. I found it very convenient to be able to browse one page to find any relevant or news breaking stories that would be important to report on. According to the blog "IP Newsflash is for time-hungry patent professionals who want to stay up to date but dislike the tedious task of browsing through countless sources of information". With the amount of work lawyers and journalists do each day, it is great to find a blog that can offer you the IP news in such an organized manner. This is definitely a site to come back to.
New, William. Intellectual Property Watch. 3 Aug. 2008 http://ip-watch.org/index.php.
This blog covers the field of international intellectual property law. I found this interesting because many of the blogs that I came across only covered a certain region within the United States. This blog actually covers the entire globe, covering the drama and deals that take place between nations and the work that takes place in other countries. Especially with the advent of the Internet, international intellectual property law is as prevalent as ever. The ways in which we get along with other nations in regards to this subject can decide if people make money from their property or if it will continue to be pirated as it is in other countries. This site is spread out, unlike the blog above. It is not as concerned about convenience, but it appears that they have a very professional site and that is what is most important. As an international blog source, I do like this site.
Books
Buchaca, John, and Henri J. Charmasson. Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks. New york: For Dummies, 2008.
Who doesn't love the For Dummies franchise of books. Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks For Dummies makes the field of intellectual property law seem like the easiest concept to grasp. Of course, this is not the case but it does do a great job of dumbing down the material to make anyone understand this field. Each area of intellectual property is described from top to bottom and leaves the reader feeling as if they could practice as an IP lawyer (or atleast fill out a patent registration form). A journalist could open this book and close it feeling confident that they could cover IP law. I could go on about the positives of this book, but I think I have reached my word limit!
Elias, Stephen. Patent, Copyright & Trademark. Ed. Lisa Goldoftas. Berkeley: NOLO, 2007.
Another great source that offers an abundance of background information for intellectual property law. I read a great review of this book on Amazon. They said that "The laws covering intellectual property--those products of the imagination with commercial value, such as fictional writing, software designs, product names, and mechanical inventions--have long boggled the minds of the uninitiated. With the advent of online commerce and publishing, the issues have only gotten more confusing. The new edition of Patent, Copyright & Trademark: A Desk Reference to Intellectual Property Law, by attorney Stephen Elias, offers plain-English explanations and practical advice on this increasingly complex topic. Elias covers everything from the laws themselves to their specific applications in different media". This book makes you appreciate the complexities of the field of intellectual property.
Landes, William M., and Richard A. Posner. The Economic Structure of Intellectual Property Law. New York: Belknap P, 2003.
This is another source that shows the complexities of intellectual property law. This goes into great detail about the economic side of the field. There is so much money available in the field and this book makes the common person aware of that. According to Amazon "this book takes a fresh look at the most dynamic area of American law today, comprising the fields of copyright, patent, trademark, trade secrecy, publicity rights, and misappropriation. Topics range from copyright in private letters to defensive patenting of business methods, from moral rights in the visual arts to the banking of trademarks, from the impact of the court of patent appeals to the management of Mickey Mouse. The history and political science of intellectual property law, the challenge of digitization, the many statutes and judge-made doctrines, and the interplay with antitrust principles are all examined".
Who doesn't love the For Dummies franchise of books. Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks For Dummies makes the field of intellectual property law seem like the easiest concept to grasp. Of course, this is not the case but it does do a great job of dumbing down the material to make anyone understand this field. Each area of intellectual property is described from top to bottom and leaves the reader feeling as if they could practice as an IP lawyer (or atleast fill out a patent registration form). A journalist could open this book and close it feeling confident that they could cover IP law. I could go on about the positives of this book, but I think I have reached my word limit!
Elias, Stephen. Patent, Copyright & Trademark. Ed. Lisa Goldoftas. Berkeley: NOLO, 2007.
Another great source that offers an abundance of background information for intellectual property law. I read a great review of this book on Amazon. They said that "The laws covering intellectual property--those products of the imagination with commercial value, such as fictional writing, software designs, product names, and mechanical inventions--have long boggled the minds of the uninitiated. With the advent of online commerce and publishing, the issues have only gotten more confusing. The new edition of Patent, Copyright & Trademark: A Desk Reference to Intellectual Property Law, by attorney Stephen Elias, offers plain-English explanations and practical advice on this increasingly complex topic. Elias covers everything from the laws themselves to their specific applications in different media". This book makes you appreciate the complexities of the field of intellectual property.
Landes, William M., and Richard A. Posner. The Economic Structure of Intellectual Property Law. New York: Belknap P, 2003.
This is another source that shows the complexities of intellectual property law. This goes into great detail about the economic side of the field. There is so much money available in the field and this book makes the common person aware of that. According to Amazon "this book takes a fresh look at the most dynamic area of American law today, comprising the fields of copyright, patent, trademark, trade secrecy, publicity rights, and misappropriation. Topics range from copyright in private letters to defensive patenting of business methods, from moral rights in the visual arts to the banking of trademarks, from the impact of the court of patent appeals to the management of Mickey Mouse. The history and political science of intellectual property law, the challenge of digitization, the many statutes and judge-made doctrines, and the interplay with antitrust principles are all examined".
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