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October 10, 2008

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Petitions From All Forms of Media Await SupCt Certiorari Decision

When the U.S. Supreme Court officially begins its new term on Oct. 6, among the numerous certiorari petitions before the justices are several addressing legal issues arising in a multitude of media settings, including motion pictures, the Internet, music, books, and radio. The justices will also hear oral argument in a case involving indecent language on television. From Media Law Reporter, Publication date September 30, 2008

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Senate Passes Bill to Ensure Constitutionality Of PTO Board Judges' Appointments, Rulings

On July 22, the U.S. Senate approved by unanimous consent a bill effectively blocking challenges to rulings by Patent and Trademark Office administrative judges whose appointment by the PTO director may raise constitutional questions. From Patent Trademark & Copyright JournalŪ, Publication date July 25, 2008

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