By Dominic Frisina Is your employee handbook sufficient to capture patent rights in your employee’s inventions? The Federal Circuit case of Omni Medsci v. Apple illustrates one reason why it does not. It is common practice to include, in an employee handbook, a policy requiring transfer of any future inventions. Typically, the employee is requiredRead More
(Akron, OH, August 17, 2023) – Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC is proud to have 32 lawyers recognized in the 2024 editions of Best Lawyers in America®, three recognized as 2024 Lawyer of the Year, and three included in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America®. Since it was firstRead More
While filing a lawsuit for internet harassment or defamation may seem straightforward, there are many variables to consider before you can file suit. The biggest of these hurdles may also seem like the most obvious: Who are you going to sue? While this question may seem like it would have an obvious answer, it isRead More
Social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, enabling us to connect with friends, family, and communities worldwide. However, the openness of these platforms also exposes users to the risk of encountering social media harassment, cyberbullying, and behavioral abuse. If you find yourself being defamed online or facing harassment on socialRead More
Damages are an element to proving almost any civil claim, but is an essential element to all defamation and privacy claims. For those who have experienced online defamation and online harassment, it may seem obvious that you have sustained damage, but proving those damages in court is not as easy as it would seem. WhetherRead More
While litigation can be an effective way of obtaining relief, there are a number of factors to consider before filing a lawsuit – both legal and practical. Typically, a good place to start is determining whether the facts and circumstances at issue meet the general elements of a defamation claim. Below, Buckingham addresses the generalRead More
Did you know that Facebook is the largest social networking site? Business News Daily reports that Facebook has more than 2.91 billion active users, making it a vital platform for small business sales, social media marketing, and online reputation. In fact, Facebook holds 19% of all customer reviews, according to Review Trackers. Check out theseRead More
It can be an incredibly stressful situation to face targeted online harassment, whether it’s on social media, review sites, or any other corner of the internet. As our society becomes more reliant on the internet on a daily basis, the real world effects of this harassment can be immediately felt. Whether you’re being attacked inRead More
How to Manage Your Brand on Employee Review Sites In today’s online world, reviews of all kinds have become invaluable for businesses in building their reputation and attracting new employees and customers. While every business is aware of the power of customer reviews, feedback from your own employees on certain websites are an often overlookedRead More
The internet has revolutionized communication, making it easier than ever to share information about people, businesses, and organizations. However, the ability to rapidly disseminate information also has its downsides, including the easy spread of false and damaging information online, which can cause long-lasting reputational, emotional, and financial harm to the subjects of the publications. ThisRead More
