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Ricky Martin’s “Vida” Lives On, but Plaintiff Will Get Another Shot at It

Addressing whether a copyright infringement claim should be dismissed with prejudice where the plaintiff failed to register his copyright prior to filing the lawsuit, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit held that dismissal is too harsh, remanding the case for consideration of whether the claim should be dismissed without prejudice or if the plaintiff should be entitled to supplemental allegations. Cortes-Ramos v. Martin-Morales, Case No. 19-1358 (1st Cir. Apr. 13, 2020) (Dyk, J.[1]).

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Results for "Copyright" Paul Devinsky
Counsel
Washington, DC
+1 202 756 8369
pdevinsky@mcdermottlaw.com

Paul Devinsky advises clients on patent, trademark and trademark litigation and counseling, as well as copyright counseling. He is also active in intellectual property (IP) licensing, transactions and due diligence, as well as post-issuance US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) proceedings such as reissues and inter partes review, covered business method patent review and post grant review, and appellate (Federal Circuit) advocacy. Read Paul’s full bio.

 

Amol Parikh
Partner
Chicago
+1 312 984 6477
amparikh@mcdermottlaw.com

Amol Parikh concentrates his practice on intellectual property litigation, counseling and procurement. He draws on his trial and litigation experience in combination with his engineering training to quickly identify intellectual property issues and develop creative strategies to address them. Amol’s work on behalf of clients has earned him recognition in many industry publications. Read Amol’s full bio. 

 

Jodi Benassi
Partner
San Francisco
+1 628 218 3896
jbenassi@mcdermottlaw.com

Jodi Benassi focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation. She has successfully represented companies ranging from Fortune 100 companies to emerging startups in a broad range of industries, including technology, entertainment, finance, beverage, pharmaceutical and life sciences. Read Jodi’s full bio.  Search for: BLOG EDITORS

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About Us

Results for "Copyright" McDermott Will & Schulte’s IP Update blog highlights the latest cases and legislative issues shaping intellectual property (IP), including patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights and more.

Combining a deep knowledge of IP law and business savvy, our IP team serves as our clients’ secret weapon in the courtroom and the boardroom for IP litigation, licensing, monetization and strategic portfolio development. With a team of more than 100 IP lawyers and professionals, we earn major patent and trademark victories in dozens of district and appellate courts. Whether you’re building the next iconic brand, protecting game-changing new technology or creating new revenue streams from your established IP assets, we can help you achieve your business goals at every stage of the IP lifecycle.

Our team is known for delivering business-driven solutions and innovative ideas to keep our clients ahead of the competition in jurisdictions around the world. In the last five years, we have handled more than 225 patent cases and led more than 100 trademark and copyright cases in US District Courts, and conducted more than 125 proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. We protect and manage the IP portfolios of some of the world’s most notable innovators, and we marry our legal and technical expertise at the deal table to maximize value and minimize risk to our clients’ valuable IP assets. To us, an engagement isn’t just a matter; it’s a partnership. Central to our approach is investing deeply in your business to develop strategies that fully leverage your IP assets and give you a strategic advantage in today’s competitive global market.

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