Navigating Intellectual Property Rights in Quantum Era

Nishita SharmaLaw

Navigating Intellectual Property Rights in Quantum Era

On June 07, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. This year also marks the centenary since Werner Heisenberg introduced the foundational theory of quantum mechanics. Back then, this theory … Read More

United States v. Pirello

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Applicability of Sentencing Guidelines in a case of wire fraud involving mass advertising, when only three individuals were defrauded

United States v. Pirello 255 F.3d 728 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Docket Number 00-30232 Before Circuit Judge Farris, Circuit Judge Trott, and Circuit Judge Berzon Decided on June 20, 2001 Relevancy of the … Read More

United States v. Selby

Shabadpreet KaurCase Summary

Appeal challenging the sufficiency of evidence in a case involving wire fraud and a felony conflict of interest

United States v. Selby 557 F.3d 968 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Docket Number 07-30183 Before Circuit Judge Tallman, Circuit Judge Clifton, and District Judge Korman Decided on February 09, 2009 Relevancy of the … Read More

United States v. Kilbride

Riya SinghCase Summary

Conviction for sending millions of unsolicited, pornographic emails using fraudulent tactics to hide the sender's identities

United States v. Kilbride 507 F.Supp.2d 1051 In the United States District Court for the District of Arizona Docket Number CR 05-0870-PHX-DGC Before District Judge Campbell Decided on August 24, 2007 Relevancy of the case: Conviction for sending millions of … Read More

Aitken v. Communications Workers of America

Prachi ChakravartyCase Summary

Injunctive relief in a case highlighting the need for accurate header information and proper opt-out mechanisms in emails under the CAN-SPAM Act

Aitken v. Communications Workers of America 496 F.Supp.2d 653 In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Docket Number 1:06cv1161 Before District Judge T.S. Ellis III Decided on July 12, 2007 Relevancy of the case: Injunctive … Read More

MySpace, Inc. v. Wallace

Kashish SaxenaCase Summary

Injunction against a phishing and scamming scheme using automated methods to send hundreds of thousands of unsolicited messages

MySpace, Inc. v. Wallace 498 F.Supp.2d 1293 In the United States District Court for the Central District of California Docket Number CV 07-1929 ABC Before District Judge Collins Decided on July 03, 2007 Relevancy of the case: Injunction against a … Read More