The iPhone developer community has been aflutter since Apple’s release of the latest version of its iPhone Developer Program License Agreement (DPLA).  The DPLA is the primary agreement between Apple and those who develop software for the iPhone OS platform.  It covers most of the relevant restrictions on what can and can’t be included in an iPhone app.  I’ve covered some of the highlights of an earlier version of this agreement in my iPhone Developer’s Legal Guide. In the latest version of the DPLA, released on April 8, 2010, Apple made a curious and controversial change to the agreement.  First […]

As a trademark lawyer, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients and potential clients who are going through their first ever experience with trademark protection.  It is very common for such clients to have the same questions and I’m sure there are many more people who may never end up working with a trademark lawyer but who would benefit from hearing some answers to these questions. Below are give of the most common trademark-related questions that I’m asked by people who are new to trademark protection. Do I really need to search and protect/register my trademark? I offer people a very […]

The newest top level domain name, .xxx, is intended to be utilized by purveyors of pornography and related explicit materials.  The intention of the .xxx domain name is to make it easier for parents, technology vendors, and others who want to block minors or others from accessing such content.  Adult industry companies have the first chance to register domain names in the .xxx system.  However, after December 6, 2011, .xxx domain name registrations will be open to the public. For owners of trademarks, there is a concern that the .xxx version of their mark will be registered and used for […]