WNBA's Angel Reese files trademark for "MEBOUNDS" term after critics claimed she pads rebounding stats. Chicago Sky forward turns controversy into business opportunity.
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Teen creates real Waffle House Index during Hurricane Helene, goes viral, then faces cease and desist from the famous chain. The full story behind the urban legend tracker.
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Joey Chestnut returns to the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after resolving a sponsorship dispute with Major League Eating. Read how contract exclusivity and brand partnerships shaped this year’s Coney Island showdown.
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Discover the launch of Klemchuk PLLC’s San Jacinto spice blend, key updates to Texas SB 25 corporate law, and expert insights on building referral networks from Stacey Brown Randall in this month’s newsletter.
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Stay informed on the latest rulings and legal updates in the consolidated AI copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft. This article covers recent court decisions, discovery disputes, and the impact on attorneys and law firms.
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In the most recent Texas legislative session, the Texas Legislature, through SB 25, adopted a number of changes to the Texas Business Organizations Code that are very favorable to corporations formed under Texas law.
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In this issue, we discuss the increasing importance of import tariffs and the need to review supplier contracts, the benefits of dual protection for logos, and a recent trademark case where Pepperdine sued Warner Bros. We also discuss securing copyright ownership in employee-created works and work-for-hire agreements.
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Identifying a businesses’ core intellectual property (IP) is not always as easy. Each type of intellectual property (IP) has its own quirks that can sometimes have surprising consequences for determining ownership. This article discusses common problems with copyright ownership and offers tips and solutions for avoiding copyright ownership problems in the future.
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Traditionally, product or brand-placement within a TV series or movie—think Spielberg’s E.T. and Reese’s Piecescandies—requires a license or agreement with the brand to avoid legal issues arising out of trademark. But that’s not always the case. As Pepperdine and Duke have learned in recent months, the intersection of the 1st Amendment with the Lanham Act is a completely different matter.
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Six steps to better brand protection: avoid trademark scams, protect products from knockoffs, consider “Brand Gating” for online sales with Amazon’s platform, police the market to monitor your trademark, create enforcement policies for intellectual property, and take social media infringement and dilution seriously.
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Protecting a logo with a copyright registration in addition to trademark registration provides the owner with several advantages including two separate causes of action, enhanced statutory damages, greater chance of recovering attorney’s fees, an easier burden of proof to prevail, and potential to recover two separate statutory damage awards. Read for a discussion of logo and copyright law.
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As the proverbial curse provides, “May you live in interesting times.” We now live in such interesting times. Import tariffs, which have not been something that many suppliers or customers have focused on, may be an increasing part of our lives. With the significant increase in import tariffs, the contracts that govern relationships between suppliers and customers will become ever important.
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Logos can be independently protected by copyright and trademark law. Read this article for a discussion of the benefits of and the strategies for dual protection of trademark and copyright registration for logos as well as some thoughts on the nature of copyrights and logos.
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Read for a discussion of international patent law on a country-by-country and regional basis. This article includes an analysis of patent requirements in various countries and provides insights on commonalities and differences between countries. Navigate the complexities of international patent law.
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A federal court has ordered OpenAI to turn over employee messages sent via personal social media accounts, raising complex questions about how social media and privacy are treated in workplace-related litigation.
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The TTAB has dismissed Panera’s trademark opposition to Paneralux, ruling no confusion, dilution, or false connection. A key decision for brand owners.
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The Sony Music Whitney Houston lawsuit over unpaid licensing fees for 24 recordings used in I Wanna Dance with Somebody has been settled. The lawsuit, dismissed with prejudice, claimed the producers failed to pay despite a licensing agreement.
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Before creating holiday-themed promotions, research St. Patrick’s Day trademarks. Protect your business by understanding trademark rights and legal use.
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A trademark dispute between U.S. pop star Katy Perry and Australian designer Katie Perry has led to a significant appellate court ruling. Learn how prior use, brand recognition, and legal strategy influenced the outcome of the Katy Perry lawsuit.
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Stay informed on the latest FinCEN Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements for 2025. Understand what information businesses must report, recent legal challenges, and how to ensure compliance amid ongoing court rulings.
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