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Stacey Dogan

Law Alumni Scholar Professor of Law at Boston University

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Professor Stacey Dogan is a leading scholar in intellectual property and competition law.  She has written many articles on the application of trademark and copyright law to the online environment, with a particular emphasis on the role of intermediaries such as Napster and Google.

Professor Dogan has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences, and her writings have appeared in journals including the Stanford Law Review, Emory Law Journal, Iowa Law Review and Texas Law Review. In the fall of 2008, she became the co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of the Copyright Society, a peer-reviewed copyright journal.  She is also the incoming chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the Association of American Law Schools.   She is an active participant in educational programs with the local bar, leading seminars and discussions for the Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and the Massachusetts Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. She has also participated in executive training sessions through the Northeastern University high-technology MBA program.

Before joining the BU faculty, Professor Dogan taught for over a decade at Northeastern University School of Law, where she focused on intellectual property and antitrust law. She came to teaching after several years practicing law with the Washington, D.C. law firm of Covington & Burling, where she specialized in antitrust litigation. After law school, she practiced with Heller, Ehrman, White & McAuliffe in San Francisco and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Judith Rogers of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

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Celebs love this local company because it’s making them rich(er)

June 17, 2017

Boston Globe quoting Stacey Dogan, School of Law “From her Back Bay offices overlooking Boston Common, Janet Comenos has a lovely perch from which to people watch…” Expert quote: “It seems to be a plausible business model that is taking advantage of the fact that celebrities really do have the ability to control the use […]

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SharkNinja, Dyson end legal battle over advertising claims

October 24, 2016

Associated Press Stacey Dogan, School of Law Two of the most well-known names in vacuum cleaners have ended a two-year legal battle over just how much their products suck. Expert quote: “It’s this idea not just that they feel a personal investment in the brand, but it’s also the emotions wrapped up in that sense […]

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Burger battle: Tasty Burger squares off against Chipotle

August 8, 2016

Boston Globe (subscription required) Stacey Dogan, School of Law When David DuBois, the CEO of Tasty Burger, saw the logo design for Chipotle Mexican Grill’s new restaurant concept, he likely felt as though he’d lose his lunch… Expert quote: “I think there’s some argument here that these two are likely to be confused.” View full […]

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Oregon Woman Accuses Target of Using Her Graphic on Its T-Shirt

May 12, 2015

ABCNews.com Stacey Dogan, School of Law An Oregon clothing designer was shocked to find a tank top at Target that she said looked nearly identical to a shirt sold on her online retail store… Expert quote: “It’s less if the work has been registered and more whether the designs are substantially similar in protected expression.” […]

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INTA15: trademark bullying not clear cut

May 5, 2015

IPPro The Internet Stacey Dogan, School of Law So-called trademark bully cases are far from clear, with brands likely righteous in their pursuit of infringers and small businesses bringing emotions to the table, a panel of academics said at the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting… Expert quote: “Trademark bullies do have valid trademark rights.” View […]

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US strips Redskins of trademark for ‘disparaging’ nickname

June 19, 2014

Boston Globe (subscription required) Stacey Dogan, School of Law More than 80 years after the team’s nickname was born in Boston, the Washington Redskins Wednesday vowed to defend it after a federal board ruled that the club’s trademark protections for the name should be stripped because it is “disparaging of Native Americans.”… Expert quote: “I […]

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Can you trademark a rallying cry like ‘Boston Strong’?

April 23, 2013

Marketplace Stacey Dogan, School of Law The phrase “Boston Strong” became part of the vernacular last week, after the attack on the Boston Marathon… Expert quote: “Someone who says, I want to register this mark so that other people can’t claim rights to it, but I am going to allow others to use it freely, […]

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Vendor’s penalty bad call by Mass.

May 21, 2012

Boston Herald Co-written by Stacey Dogan, School of Law He just wanted to show his Bruins [team stats] spirit and maybe make a few bucks selling homemade T-shirts poking fun at the visiting Vancouver Canucks last year… View article

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