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The Effect of Patent Reexaminations

In the context of aspects S1145 for Patent Reform, attached is a chart that illustrates the effect of patent reexaminations and litigation on patents.  This com…

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Why Lessig is 4 Obama

In the classic Lessig style.  I don't know why he writes like Prince ("What r Obama's supporters 4?") but I found it quite persuasive.…

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Obama vs. the Phobocracy

Michael Chabon in today's Washington Post: "There are many reasons not to support Barack Obama's candidacy for president, but every one of them is…

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Israel’s Fair Use

Some time ago I did a post on the new copyright legislation in Israel. There are many interesting things about this law, and now, at the curtsey of Prof. Niva E…