Trademark Infringement-OEM Issues

Perceived Benefits of Trademark Infringement Law to Thai Sports Industry

Background. The sports industry is comprised of a multitude of for-profit and non-profit organizations. It is therefore unsurprising that there are disputes between organizations and that some of these disputes center on the use of trademarks.  Objectives. This study seeks to identify the perceived benefits of trademark infringement law in the Thai sports industry. Methods. This study employe...

Sharing CAE Responsibilities Between OEM & Suppliers: Emerging Issues

Automotive industry observers note that a transformation is occurring where automotive OEMs are delegating more responsibilities to their suppliers. Instead of purchasing individual components, the OEMs are purchasing sub-assemblies. The suppliers are expected to do their own engineering. Many in the CAE community realize that there are many challenges to be faced in coordinating CAE activities...

Liability for Trademark Infringement in Web 2.0 Era: Analysis of Legal Conundrum in Google and Ebay Cases

Many online entrepreneurs do not realize that they may be held legally liable for keywords they select during their marketing campaigns, especially if they correspond to registered or famous trade marks. The present contribution highlights some of the most important aspects of the Google and eBay cases that illustrate this problem. The European Court of Justice has recently ruled that a search ...

Can an Invisible Word Create Confusion? The Need for Clarity in the Law of Trademark Infringement through Internet Metatags

Vicarious liability for infringement

When is it proper to hold one person liable for the harm caused by the acts of another person? How should courts decide that? Let’s consider that in the context of manufacturers and disseminators of innovative products such as player-piano rolls, copiers, videocassette recorders (VCRs), TiVo, and Grokster. Each of these technological advances has challenged copyright law. Courts had to decide, ...