Socially Aware

July 15, 2016 - Patent, Live streaming, Privacy, UK, IP, Litigation
Social Links: Appeals court opinions show reach of anti-hacking law; a virtual reality sickness cure; intrigue at Vine
By: Aaron P. Rubin
The UK wants to use the blockchain to track the spending of welfare recipients. Some believe that a recent Ninth Circuit holding could turn sharing passwords into a federal crime under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. And another Ninth Circuit opinion sided with
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April 14, 2016 - Internet of Things, IP
The Internet of Things: Interoperability, Industry Standards & Related IP Licensing Approaches (Part 2)
In an article published here in January we addressed some of the more significant Internet of Things (IoT) -specific standards and initiatives and emphasized the importance of interoperability as central to the growth and success of the products and services that leverage the IoT. In
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March 22, 2016 - Digital Content, DMCA, Terms of Use, Marketing, Section 230 Safe Harbor, IP, Litigation
How to Protect Your Company’s Social Media Currency
By: Aaron P. Rubin
Today’s companies compete not only for dollars but also for likes, followers, views, tweets, comments and shares. “Social currency,” as some researchers call it , is becoming increasingly important and companies are investing heavily in building their social media fan bases. In some cases,
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February 02, 2016 - Internet of Things, IP
The Internet of Things: Interoperability, Industry Standards & Related IP Licensing Approaches
The financial impact of the Internet of Things on the global economy will be significantly affected by interoperability. A 2015 McKinsey Global Institute report indicated that, “[on] average, interoperability is necessary to create 40 percent of the potential value that can be generated by
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January 14, 2016 - Digital Content, DMCA, Copyright, IP, Litigation
New Court Decision Highlights Potential Headache for Companies Hosting User-Generated Content
By: Anthony M. Ramirez
In this election season, we hear a lot of complaints about laws stifling business innovation. And there is no doubt that some laws have this effect. But what about laws that spur innovation, that result in the creation of revolutionary new business models? Section 512(c)
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December 21, 2015 - Endorsement Guides, FDA Regulations, FTC, Marketing, Compliance, IP, Online Endorsements
Influencer Marketing: Tips for a Successful (and Legal) Advertising Campaign
By: Julie O'Neill
In an age of explosive growth for social media and declining TV viewership numbers , companies are partnering with so-called “influencers” to help the companies grow their brands. Popular users of Instagram, Vine, YouTube and other social media sites have gained celebrity status ,
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October 14, 2015 - FTC, Marketing, Labor Law, Employment Law, M&A, Mobile, IP, Online Endorsements, Securities Law, Bankruptcy, Online Promotions, Terms of Use, Online Reviews, Discovery, Compliance, Litigation
Now Available: The October Issue of Our Socially Aware Newsletter
By: Aaron P. Rubin
The latest issue of our Socially Aware newsletter is now available here. In this issue of Socially Aware , our Burton Award -winning guide to the law and business of social media, we highlight five key social media law issues to address with your
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July 28, 2015 - Internet of Things, Trademark, FTC, Live streaming, Cloud Computing, Copyright, IP, First Amendment, Bankruptcy, Privacy, Infographic, Online Reviews, Wearable Computers
Hot Off the Press: The July/August Issue of Our Socially Aware Newsletter Is Now Available
By: Aaron P. Rubin
The latest issue of our Socially Aware newsletter is now available here. In this issue of Socially Aware , our Burton Award -winning guide to the law and business of social media, we present a “grand unifying theory” of today’s leading technologies and the
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July 07, 2015 - Status Updates, Copyright, Mobile, IP
Status Updates: Artist sues Pinterest; texting for teens without data plans; quit smoking with social media
By: Aaron P. Rubin
Pin pain. As a primarily visual social media platform whose self-described purpose is to help users bookmark and save “ good stuff you find anywhere around the web ,” Pinterest has raised copyright infringement questions since it became explosively popular in 2012. In many
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June 30, 2015 - Online Promotions, Terms of Use, Labor Law, Copyright, Employment Law, Arbitration, IP, Litigation
Five Social Media Law Issues To Discuss With Your Clients
By: Aaron P. Rubin
The explosive growth of social media has clients facing legal questions that didn’t even exist a few short years ago. Helping your clients navigate this muddled legal landscape will have them clicking “like” in no time. What’s in a Like? Not long ago, the
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Topic Archives: IP

Social Links: Appeals court opinions show reach of anti-hacking law; a virtual reality sickness cure; intrigue at Vine

By: Aaron P. Rubin

The Internet of Things: Interoperability, Industry Standards & Related IP Licensing Approaches (Part 2)

How to Protect Your Company’s Social Media Currency

By: Aaron P. Rubin

The Internet of Things: Interoperability, Industry Standards & Related IP Licensing Approaches

New Court Decision Highlights Potential Headache for Companies Hosting User-Generated Content

By: Anthony M. Ramirez

Influencer Marketing: Tips for a Successful (and Legal) Advertising Campaign

By: Julie O'Neill

Now Available: The October Issue of Our Socially Aware Newsletter

By: Aaron P. Rubin

Hot Off the Press: The July/August Issue of Our Socially Aware Newsletter Is Now Available

By: Aaron P. Rubin

Status Updates: Artist sues Pinterest; texting for teens without data plans; quit smoking with social media

By: Aaron P. Rubin

Five Social Media Law Issues To Discuss With Your Clients

By: Aaron P. Rubin