January 2015

Evolution of “DMTA” Law

By Ravi Sitwala

PUBLISHED IN: Practically Pocket-Sized Guide to Internet Law

TOPICS : Trademark

While Congress passed the Communications Decency Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to protect purveyors of Web sites from state law publication based claims and federal copyright claims based on actions taken by users of those Web sites, it passed nothing having to do with trademark infringement by Web site users.

Not a member yet?

Join MLRC today!

We provide you with essential tools to advance First Amendment and media rights, and a supportive community in which to discuss emerging legal issues and the future of communication.