Dozier Internet Law PC Federal Court Report

At Dozier Internet Law PC we monitor the filing of all lawsuits filed in Federal Courts in the US dealing with copyright and trademark Internet issues every day. This allows us to know what is happening, as it is happening, in the fast moving world of Internet law. It might be best to get some background on the purpose and scope of the Dozier Federal Court Report by reading Mr. Dozier's comments at the Dozier Internet Law Blog.

Litigation is extremely expensive. Knowing what tactics or practices can get you sued is imperative. The focus of The Dozier Federal Court Reports is to keep you abreast of the issues that are getting businesses in trouble. Understanding what strategies, tactics and practices are getting online businesses sued will help you make better informed decisions. Of course, all references to facts or summaries of facts are based upon the allegations in the lawsuit only and we make no representation as to whether the facts alleged will ultimately be proven truthful. These case comments are not intended to be legal advice, and you should consult your Internet law expert attorney for guidance and advice. Inclusion of a case summary in the Dozier Federal Court Report does not imply that Dozier Internet Law is involved in the litigation as legal counsel for either side.

We select the most interesting and informative lawsuits filed in the United States Federal Courts dealing with the web, summarize them and have John W. Dozier Jr, the founder and President of Dozier Internet Law PC, offer his comments. We then add them to our website under the appropriate subject matter category, like on the Dozier Internet Law PC Copyright Infringement page.

Here are some examples:

Dozier Internet Law PC Case Notes

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DISABOOM, INC. v. COWBOY INTERNATIONAL, INC. DISTRICT OF COLORADO (DENVER) 1:08-CV-00574-REB-MJW

FILED: 03/20/08

Get ownership issues resolved in your contract with web developers. It is all too common to see this type of alleged non-performance grow into a bigger issue.

Plaintiff Disabloom, Inc., a Colorado corporation, is a publicly-owned business that operates the website www.disabloom.com. Plaintiff's website provides a community-forum for people affected by disabilities. The website has health-related information resources and contacts as well as discussion forums. According to Plaintiff, Defendant Cowboy International, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides online advertising and media consultation services. Plaintiff contends that it entered into various confidentiality and service agreement with Defendant in 2007. Plaintiff maintains that Defendant repeatedly missed agreed-upon deadlines and delivered substandard work product. Plaintiff alleges that based on Defendant's repeated and material breaches of the service and confidentiality agreements, it terminated the service agreement with Plaintiff. Plaintiff contends that Defendant then failed to return work product containing Plaintiff's intellectual and other property, failed to return Plaintiff's stock photos and failed to provide monthly cost and expense reports pursuant to the contracts.

Plaintiff filed suit against Defendant in federal court in Colorado alleging common law breach of contract, breach of the covenants of good faith and fair dealing, and breach of the duty to turn over media containing Plaintiff's intellectual property. Plaintiff contends that the service agreement provided that all original reports and documentation provided to Defendant by Plaintiff, including any trademark and copyright rights were the exclusive right of Plaintiff. Plaintiff's suit seeks an injunction requiring Defendant to return its confidential information and work product and media containing its intellectual property. Plaintiff's suit further seeks actual and compensatory damages, interest, costs and attorneys fees. Dozier Internet Law Cross-Reference Number 1132.

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