On-line disclaimers won’t protect you if you use copyrighted creative materials.
“I Do Not Own the Rights to This Music’ and Other Pointless Disclaimers”
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That Dog Won’t Hunt: SCOTUS Rejects First Amendment Arguments in Dog Toy Case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday in Jack Daniel’s Properties Inc. v. VIP Products LLC that a dog toy parodying Jack Daniel’s iconic whiskey bottle was subject to traditional trademark infringement and dilution tests.
Registration Guidance for Copyright Applications of Works Incorporating AI-Generated Content
The guidance stems from the principle that individuals who use AI in creating a work may claim copyright protection for their own contributions to that work (and not the AI-generated content). The Copyright Office has clarified that applicants have a duty to disclose the inclusion of AI-generated content.
Web3 Trademark Owners Score Big – Court Rules NFTs are Protected under the Lanham Act
Courts have been grappling with how current IP laws work with Web3 emerging technologies such as crypto collectibles, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and digital artwork.
Copyright Office Grants Limited Protection for AI-Generated Images
Artists and content creators alike should take note
Ideas for Streamlining Patent Budgets
With the cost of capital increasing and a recession looming, a review of patent prosecution expenditures is inevitable and wise for many organizations. While organizations may be tempted to simply cut costs, it is important to keep the future protection of your...
FTC Proposes Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements
Companies often use non-compete agreements with key employees to protect intellectual property such as trade secrets.
‘Girls Can’t Get Rich Playing Sports,’ And Other Reasons I Became An Attorney
A look at how representation and the lack thereof shaped the career of a female patent agent turned patent lawyer.
How Times Have Changed at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office saw record numbers of new trademark applications filed in 2021.During 2021, the USPTO reported over a 25% increase in applications. See USPTO Performance and Accountability Report 2021, available here. Such a steep increase is...
New Trademark Registrations Linked to Future Profitability and Stock Valuation, but Consistently Undervalued by Analysts and Investors
A study recently published in Management Science entitled, “Valuation of New Trademarks,” finds that a public company’s new trademark registrations substantially contribute to the firm’s long-term valuation but are notoriously undervalued by analysts and investors.[1]...
