Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal articles from September 2006

Rutgers Computer & Technology Law Journal archives from September 2006

Means-plus-function clauses in patent claims: a tortuous path.
September 22, 2006... I. INTRODUCTION In 1952, the long efforts of the patent bar resulted in a new Patent Act that, with some changes, remains the statute that creates and controls patent rights. (1) The Patent Act of 1952 did not change the rule that the...

Using the Internet to attract clients and the attorney-client privilege.
September 22, 2006... INTRODUCTION Interesting concoctions often come about when different ingredients combine: take light and shadow, for example, or seeds and soil. Gin and vermouth also come to mind. In law, one can observe the interplay between attorney...

Cable television franchise agreements: is local, state or federal regulation preferable?
September 22, 2006... I. INTRODUCTION Verizon is upgrading its existing network to provide fiber optic connectivity to homes and businesses. (1) Verizon's fiber-to-the-premises ("FTTP") service offering would allow consumers to enjoy high definition television...

Google book search: fair use or fairly useful infringement?
September 22, 2006... I. INTRODUCTION Google has an ambitious mission statement: "... to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful." (1) As part of this mission, Google created what was initially known as "GooglePrint," but...