Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The decision of the ECJ lays down an important statement of principles in relation to the extent to which copyright protects computer programs (but not their functionality) under European Union law, although in respect of some practical aspects of the matter the Court’s decision fails to provide useful guidance.

Delays in the Expansion of Generic Top Level Domain Names Create Additional Time to Protect Your Company’s Rights

Among the many deals originating from the Corporate Group and Office Head Jack Manning, the $1.5 billion sale of RightNow Technologies http://www.rightnow.com/ to computer technology giant Oracle http://www.oracle.com/ marks one of the largest M&A deals in the history of the State of Montana

The U.S. Patent Office has advised patent examiners that patent claims must amount to "significantly more" than a law of nature, natural phenomenon, or abstract idea.

How do I let my competitors and my customers know that my
company is claiming trademark rights in its brand names?

Export Administration Regulation(EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulation(ITAR) and Export Control Reform and Contract Negotiations in China by Nelson Dong

When the various cases summarized in the Reports are read together, they suggest employers should reconsider their social media policies to ensure compliance with the Board’s current positions.

"We the people of Montana are grateful to Mae Nan Ellingson, an elegant human being who has improved the quality of our lives beyond measure."

Mayor John Engen, February 2012

Thank you Mae Nan

With each new year, budding entrepreneurs look to turn their vision into a business. These startups are often overflowing with tremendous ideas, energy and optimism — but don’t always have a roadmap for the legal…