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Chris Woods, a partner in the intellectual property department, was chosen to receive a 2006 Burton Award for Legal Achievement. Each year, the award honors only 30 partners or counsel from the nation’s top 1,000 law firms for their writing. Mr. Woods’ recognized article, “Threat and Response: The Piracy Genie is Out – Here’s How to Catch Him,” was originally published in World Focus INTA.

 

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Marketing to Kids In the Online Age (PDF)
New York Law Journal, January 14, 2010
Barry M. Benjamin

A New Legal Framework For Nakheel, Limitless Claims (PDF)
Law 360, January 12, 2010
Thomas P. Wilson; Rabih Tabbara; Drew D. Baiter

Patent Demand Letters: Avoiding Declaratory Judgment Jurisdiction (External)
Intellectual Property Today, January 2010
Kristin J. Doyle

The Kilpatrick Stockton LLP Employee Benefits Team submits comments to the Department of Labor regarding the Interim Final GINA Rules (PDF)
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, January 5, 2010
Mark L. Stember; Martha L. Sewell

Protecting Your Data: What Are Your Options? (PDF)
Intellectual Property Today, January 2010
Marc A. Lieberstein; Andrew A. Tucker

You Wanna Background Check Me? Well, Be Careful Where You Look... (PDF)
Corporate Counsel, December 24, 2009
Cindy D. Hanson; Kali Wilson Beyah; Yendelela M. Neely; John P. Jett

Recent Trends In Health Care Wage and Hour Actions (PDF)
Law 360, December 23, 2009
Randall D. Avram; David C. Lindsay; Michael T. Rosenberg

Whistleblower Protections For DoD Contractors (PDF)
Law 360, December 8, 2009
Jill S. Cox

Family Feud: The Tension Between Family Names and Trademarks (PDF)
The Trademark Reporter, November - December 2009
Christopher P. Bussert

Complying with the New Expanded FMLA (PDF)
Law 360, November 11, 2009
Louis W. Doherty; David C. Lindsay; Chuck Rice; Kathleen B. Dodd

Patent marking: Get it right, or beware of the bounty hunter (PDF)
Fulton County Daily Report, October 19, 2009
Candice C. Decaire

Fed. Cir. raises bar for inequitable - conduct claims (PDF)
National Law Journal, October 12, 2009
Steven D. Moore

Debunking the myth about 'big-city' corporate lawyers (PDF)
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, October 5, 2009
W. Randy Eaddy

Leverage Economic Constraints to Strategic Advantage (PDF)
New York Law Journal, October 5, 2009
Frederick L. Whitmer; Megan E. Bussey

ITC exclusion orders in the aftermath of Kyocera and Tessera (PDF)
Patent World, October 2009
Christopher P. Murphy; Wilson L. White

Sean Kehoe: Back to the Basics (PDF)
Credit Union Management Magazine, October 2009
Sean P. Kehoe

The End of Blackwelder (PDF)
The Litigator, October 2009
Richard D. Dietz

The Impact Of Updated REMIC Regulations (PDF)
Law 360, September 29, 2009
Thomas J. Biafore; Stephen A. Edwards; Rex R. Veal

Franchisee Lawsuits Against Lawyers: the Gathering Storm (PDF)
New York Law Journal, September 24, 2009
Rupert M. Barkoff

Cindy Hanson: On Compliance: If You Furnish Data to the Credit Bureaus... (PDF)
CUES' Credit Union Management, September 24, 2009
Cindy D. Hanson

Actionable Trademark Infringement (PDF)
Intellectual Property Strategist, September 2009
Robert N. Potter; W. Andrew Pequignot

Michael Halloran Interviewed Regarding Market Structure Redux: Can the Capital Markets Be Re-Formed on a Broken Foundation? (PDF)
Markets Media Magazine, September/October 2009
Michael J. Halloran

Good News For Opponents Of Class Certification (PDF)
Law 360, August 25, 2009
Cindy D. Hanson; John P. Jett

Say-On-Pay Proposals Lead Regulatory Reform (PDF)
Law 360, August 18, 2009
Aaron M. Kaslow

Playing the Game by the Rules: A Practical Guide to Sweepstakes and Contest Promotions (PDF)
Franchise Law Journal, Summer 2009
Tywanda Harris Lord; Laura C. Miller

Franchising: Comparing Approaches in Countries with English Heritage (PDF)
New York Law Journal, July 30, 2009
Rupert M. Barkoff

The Regulation of Depository Institutions: Seismic Change Coming? (PDF)
Hoosier Banker, June 2009
Paul M. Aguggia; Joseph P. Daly

The Kilpatrick Stockton LLP Employee Benefits Team submits comments to the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service regarding the application of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act to Employee Assistance Programs. (PDF)
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, May 28, 2009
Mark L. Stember

David Zacks: The Passionate Professional (PDF)
The Jurist, Spring 2009
David M. Zacks

Are 'Reverse Payments' Becoming More Reasonable? (PDF)
Law360, April 2, 2009
Svetlana S. Gans

Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: What's Next? (PDF)
North Carolina Bar Association's Environmental News, April 2009
William F. Lane; Gary R. Sheehan Jr.

Music Fans May Help Settle the Score in Satriani v. Coldplay Infringement Suit (PDF)
Law Journal Newsletter: Entertainment Law & Finance, April 2009
Joseph M. Beck; Christopher P. Bussert; James A. Trigg

State Wage-and-Hour Law – A Hidden Minefield for Employers (PDF)
Employment Relations Today, Spring 2009
Thomas H. Christopher; James H. Coil III

Surviving Stock Option Repricing (PDF)
Law360, March 4, 2009
Michael J. Delaney

What's Next for Physician-Owned Hospitals? (PDF)
Law360, March 3, 2009
Neil W. Hoffman Ph.D

Disputed Claim Constructions (PDF)
Patent World, March 2009
Geoffrey K. Gavin

Global Economic Environment Brings Extensive IP Developments (PDF)
New York Law Journal, February 6, 2009
Amr O. Aly; John S. Pratt

Requirements for Issuing Guarantee Debt Under the FDIC’s Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program: Things Participating Entities Need to Know (PDF)
Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers Newsletter, February 2009
Paul M. Aguggia; Joseph P. Daly

The Jury has a Verdict (PDF)
Fulton County Daily Report, January 26, 2009
John S. Pratt

Fed. Circ., KSR and Pharmas: The First Year and a Half (PDF)
Law 360, December 31, 2008
Susan A. Cahoon; Alton L. Absher III

Emphasizing 'Broad Coverage' with ADA Amendments (PDF)
Law 360, December 30, 2008
Thomas H. Christopher

Harry Potter Decision Provides Guidance on Fair Use (PDF)
The Intellectual Property Strategist, December 2008
W. Andrew Pequignot

Employees Should Keep Secret-Ballot Rights (External)
The News & Observer, November 23, 2008
Richard D. Haygood

Patent Procurement: Rob Peter to Pay Paul? (PDF)
Kilpatrick Stockton, November 20, 2008
James L. Ewing IV

Why the Corporate ‘Policy’ is No Shield to Multi-Million Dollar Copyright Liability (PDF)
Association of Corporate Counsel IP Committee Newsletter, January 25, 2005
Joseph M. Beck

Putting the Brakes on Executive Compensation (PDF)
Fulton County Daily Report, November 17, 2008
David A. Stockton

Beware the Trolls (PDF)
Patent World, November 2008
John S. Pratt; Bonnie M. Grant

Battling Over First Amendment (PDF)
National Law Journal, October 27, 2008
Adam H. Charnes; Richard D. Dietz

Intellectual Property Scales the Great Wall (PDF)
Fulton County Daily Report, October 13, 2008
John S. Pratt; Christine P. James

What Do You Mean I'm a Lobbyist? (External)
Ethisphere, September 18, 2008
Paula L. Hopper; Robert G. Hensley Jr.

The Mediator (PDF)
Trademark World, September 2008
Virginia S. Taylor

Last Term's High Court Rulings Mostly Pro-Corporation (PDF)
National Law Journal, August 15, 2008
Adam H. Charnes; James J. Hefferan Jr.

Dangerous Consumer Products - Violators Beware (PDF)
Product Liability Law 360, August 15, 2008
Joseph M. Beck

Delaware Chancery Clarifies Duty of Disclosure (PDF)
Financial Law 360, August 4, 2008
Michael J. Delaney

A Survey of the Doctrine of Prosecution Laches (PDF)
IPL Newsletter, Summer 2008
Bonnie M. Grant

Franchising (PDF)
New York Law Journal, July 28, 2008
Rupert M. Barkoff

Reducing Hours, Increasing Value (External)
Intellectual Property Today, July 2008
Camilla C. Williams

Fair Lending: Responding to an Increased Regulatory Focus on Higher-Priced Loan Disparities (PDF)
Carolina Banker, Summer 2008
Christina M. Gattuso

How Fluid Trade Marks Can Enhance Your Brand (PDF)
Managing IP Magazine, May 2008
Lisa Pearson

What's 'Fair' at the FTC Now? (PDF)
Legal Times, April 7, 2008
Peter M. Boyle; Svetlana S. Gans

FTC Invokes "Unfair Competition" Powers in Standard Setting Dispute (PDF)
Washington Legal Foundation, April 4, 2008
Constance K. Robinson; Peter M. Boyle

From Fashion Catwalks to the Courts (PDF)
Copyright World, April 2008
Lisa Pearson; Lauren T. Estrin; Laura C. Miller

A Victory for Yamaha and China (PDF)
Trademark World, April 2008
Christopher J. Woods; Na Du

Combination of Mentoring and Flexible Scheduling Helps Firm Retain Talent (PDF)
Atlanta Woman Magazine, April 2008
Diane L. Prucino

Fees, Statutory Damages Don't Mix In 9th Circuit (PDF)
IP Law 360, February 13, 2008
Theodore H. Davis Jr.; Lauren T. Estrin

Keep Existing Clients Happy (PDF)
New York Law Journal, January 28, 2008
Miles J. Alexander; Lisa Pearson

Toys, Food and Other Dangerous Products (PDF)
Product Liability Law 360, January 2, 2008
Joseph M. Beck

After Seagate, Counsel is Optional - But Advisable (PDF)
IP Law 360, January 2, 2008
Wilson L. White

Health and Welfare Update - What Plan Sponsors Should Be Doing Now (PDF)
ABA Joint Committee on Employee Benefits, December 11, 2007
Mark L. Stember; Andy R. Anderson, Esq.; Julie H. Burbank, Esq.

US Patents Post KSR (PDF)
Patent World, December 2007
Daniel A. Murray; James L. Ewing IV

Women in Franchising (PDF)
Franchise Update, December 2007
Rupert M. Barkoff

Middle Market Still Enjoys Deal Flow (PDF)
Charlotte Business Journal, November 23, 2007
Raj Natarajan; Naho Kobayashi; Brent Shepherd

Courts Struggle to Sort out Bundled Discounts (PDF)
National Law Journal, November 5, 2007
Peter M. Boyle

All for the Taking? (PDF)
The Litigator, November 2007
Richard J. Keshian; Matthew Chambers

The Path to Partnership (PDF)
University of Kentucky College of Law Alumni Magazine, Fall 2007
William E. Dorris

Protection of Business Methods in China (PDF)
IP Law 360, October 16, 2007
Brenda O. Holmes

High Court Declines to Address Arbitrator Bias Standard (PDF)
New York Law Journal, October 1, 2007
Heather L. Heindel

Alternate Project Delivery System Status Report (PDF)
ACI Presentation, September 29, 2007
Joseph P. Henner; Keith L. Richardson

Coordinating a Cure for Global Counterfeiting (External)
Intellectual Property Today, September 2007
Theodore H. Davis Jr.; Lauren T. Estrin

Friendly to Corporations (PDF)
National Law Journal, August 1, 2007
Adam H. Charnes; James J. Hefferan Jr.

'Leegin': Antitrust Principles in Light of Franchise Law (PDF)
New York Law Journal, July 30, 2007
Rupert M. Barkoff

Outsourcing in India: Issues in the IT Services Market (PDF)
Global Intellectual Property Asset Management Report, July 2007
James Steinberg; Sunjay V. Sood; William J. Helmstetter III

Smart Pills: Will China Cure its Drug Ills? (PDF)
IP Law & Business, July 2007
Jamie L. Greene

Investigating Strategic Alternatives (PDF)
National Law Journal, June 25, 2007
David A. Stockton

Book Review of the Copyright Litigation Handbook (PDF)
The Federal Lawyer, June 2007
Joseph Petersen

From Ringtones to Downloads (PDF)
Copyright World, June 2007
James A. Trigg; Bakari M. Brock; W. Andrew Pequignot

Has the Supreme Court Given Regulated Industries Implied Immunity from the US Antitrust Laws? (PDF)
eSapience Center for Competition Policy, June 2007
Constance K. Robinson; Svetlana S. Gans

Look Again: Reevaluating Reexamination (PDF)
Patent World, June 2007
Mitchell G. Stockwell

Avoiding the Abyss: Using Arbitration to Resolve Trademark Disputes in China (PDF)
Trademark World, May 2007
Mary T. O'Connor; Christopher J. Woods

A Question of Cost: Recent Decisions on the Copyright Act (PDF)
Copyright World, May 2007
James A. Trigg; Bakari M. Brock; W. Andrew Pequignot

Patent Settlements have been Raising Concerns Under US Antitrust Laws, Article first appeared in Pharmaceutical Law Insight (PDF)
Pharmaceutical Law Insight, May 2007
Peter M. Boyle; Svetlana S. Gans

The United States - three years on (The Madrid Protocol - An Industry View) (PDF)
Trademark World (INTA), May 2007
Jason M. Vogel

In Vogue: IP Protection for Fashion Design (PDF)
Copyright World, April 2007
Lisa Pearson; Lauren T. Estrin

Negotiating the Maze of IP Protection (PDF)
The National Law Journal, April 9, 2007
Mary T. O'Connor; Christopher J. Woods

Brief for Amici Curiae E. I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company, et al., in Support of Respondent (PDF)
Kilpatrick Stockton, April 5, 2007
Svetlana S. Gans

Will Another Per Se Rule Fall? Supreme Court may Drop Absolute Bar to Minimum Resale Price Maintenance (PDF)
Legal Times, March 19, 2007
Peter M. Boyle

Valid and Correct: A Recent US Case which Challenged the Validity of a Statute (PDF)
Copyright World, March 2007
James A. Trigg; Bakari M. Brock; W. Andrew Pequignot

Opinions, and Dangers, in MDL Interlocutory Appeals (PDF)
National Law Journal, February 19, 2007
James F. Bogan III; C. Allen Garrett Jr.

Much needed clarity: Scope of Copyright Legislation for Computer Programs (PDF)
Copyright World, February 2007
Joseph Petersen; Christopher S. Lick

One size fits all: The Madrid Protocol and the United States (PDF)
Trademark World, February 2007
Jason M. Vogel

Clarity Still Lacking: Individual's Personal Liability for Inducement of Infringement (PDF)
Intellectual Property Litigation, Winter 2007
E. Danielle Thompson Williams

The Basics of Patent Licensing Explained (External)
Genetic Engineering News, January 2007
Larry A. Roberts

Stephen Baskin Interviewed Regarding the Protection of Trade Secrets (PDF)
IncreMental Advantage, January 2007
Stephen E. Baskin


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