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German Federal Supreme Court – Legal Interest for the Declaration of Non-Infringement

Birgit Kramer and Florian FussederThe German Federal Supreme Court has decided on what is necessary to establish a legal interest in a declaratory judgment of non-infringement under German law. The Supreme Court’s decision, which we will discuss in this post, … Continue reading

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What is the Section 15 Declaration of Incontestability for a Trademark?

The Section 15 Declaration of Incontestability is a document that’s filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the purpose of making a federally registered trademark incontestable.  The Section 15 Declaration may only be filed if (1) … Continue reading

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Massachusetts Declaration of Rights – Selected Secondary Sources

Selected Secondary Sources From January 1, 2019 through January 30, 2019, Massachusetts Law Updates presented a daily series of blog posts showcasing the 30 Articles in the Declaration of Rights in the Massachusetts Constitution. In addition to the text of … Continue reading

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Massachusetts Declaration of Rights – Article 27

Quartering of Soldiers Article 27 (1780) In time of peace, no soldier ought to be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner; and in time of war, such quarters ought not to be made but by the … Continue reading

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Massachusetts Declaration of Rights – Article 26

Cruel or Unusual Punishment Article 26 (1780) No magistrate or court of law, shall demand excessive bail or sureties, impose excessive fines, or inflict cruel or unusual punishments. Article of Amendment, Article 116 (1982) Article 26 of part 1 of … Continue reading

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