2003.pdf

The 2003 cyberspace intellectual property cases include:
1. Pop-up ads: U-Haul International, Inc. v. WhenU.com, Inc. (no infringement), Wells Fargo & Co. v. WhenU.com, Inc. (no preliminary injunction), and 1-800-Contacts, Inc. v. WhenU.com, Inc. (likelihood of success on trademark claim).
2. Internet domain names as intangible personal property: Kremen v. Cohen (domain names are intangible personal property under California law).
3. DMCA and unintended consequences: Lexmark International, Inc. v. Static Control Components, Inc. and Chamberlain Group, Inc. v. Skylink Technologies, Inc. (DMCA claims denied).
4. Gripe sites: The Taubman Company v. Webfeats (no likelihood of confusion with registered trademark).
5. Contributory copyright infringement: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc. v. Grokster, Ltd. (not liable) and In re: Aimster Copyright Litigation (liable).
6. DMCA subpoena provision: Recording Industry Association of America, Inc. v. Verizon Internet Services, Inc. (cannot be utilized against Verizon).
7. Fair use of thumbnail reproductions: Kelly v. Arriba Soft Corporation (fair use).
8. Likelihood of confusion: 24 Hour Fitness USA v. 24/7 Tribeca Fitness, LLC (no likelihood of confusion).