Unlike patents with non practicing entities, isn't it a requirement for trademark if I recall correctly?
Pretty much, but not exactly. "Use" or "Intent to Use" (in commerce) are the two basis for trademark, and the latter essentially provides you with 6 months to enter the marketplace. Surprisingly, that actually makes sense, as it lets people protect names as they set out with a business or product, rather than have to wait until after the fact.
No, as the poster above notes, it's only the opposing (and losing) party that can be targeted for atty fees, though it's not necessarily a slam dunk. Besides, the RIAA is essentially an industry trade group comprised of all the media companies, so there is a correlation.
Errr... except of course for the few "crappy" Republican politicians such as the infamous Orrin "If you download from the internet copyright holders should be able to destroy your computer equipment" Hatch, and the many others that pander to the big dollars of the entertainment industry, just as the Dems did.
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Unlike patents with non practicing entities, isn't it a requirement for trademark if I recall correctly?
Pretty much, but not exactly. "Use" or "Intent to Use" (in commerce) are the two basis for trademark, and the latter essentially provides you with 6 months to enter the marketplace. Surprisingly, that actually makes sense, as it lets people protect names as they set out with a business or product, rather than have to wait until after the fact.
LMAO. Such simple words could not be truer.
No, as the poster above notes, it's only the opposing (and losing) party that can be targeted for atty fees, though it's not necessarily a slam dunk. Besides, the RIAA is essentially an industry trade group comprised of all the media companies, so there is a correlation.
Read Debt mounts for school district from back in April. It mentions the superintendent that made the purchasing decision.
Errr... except of course for the few "crappy" Republican politicians such as the infamous Orrin "If you download from the internet copyright holders should be able to destroy your computer equipment" Hatch, and the many others that pander to the big dollars of the entertainment industry, just as the Dems did.