Copyrights, Cover Artists, and Campaigns- Who Has the Final Say? **Attorney Advertising **
If a band covers another artist’s song and a third-party then obtains a license to use the cover version, does the original copyright holder still have a say in how the cover version is used commercially? This tricky copyright question played out publicly last month when the Trump Campaign used a cover of a Linkin […]
How Can I Tell if a YouTube Video is Copyrighted? **Attorney Advertising**
Have you come across a YouTube video that you’d like to use and you’re trying to figure out if it’s protected by copyright? Unless the video: Is your own; or, The video specifically says that it’s free to use as part of the public domain; …you can safely assume that the video is protected by […]
Franchising and Intellectual Property: What to Know ** Attorney Advertising*
Franchising is a business strategy whereby a franchisor (or founder/developer of the business) licenses his or her procedures, intellectual property, marketing, general know-how, and the rights to sell branded products and services to a franchisee. McDonald’s is a well-known example of a franchise. When a person purchases a McDonald’s franchise, he or she is licensing […]
Tips for Spotting Counterfeits on Amazon **Attorney Advertising **
I was recently shopping for a toddler drum set for my son when I spotted what seemed to be a great bargain: a brand new set for just under $2.00! It was my lucky day. Of course I say that in jest, as I immediately noticed the $13 shipping fee attached to the drum kit […]
Commonly Overlooked Places Where Your Intellectual Property May Be Exposed **Attorney Advertising**
Your intellectual property is an asset of your business, and as such, it’s important to diligently protect your “IP” from theft or misuse. We often recommend that business owners, inventors, and entrepreneurs make “policing” their intellectual property a regular activity of their business, just as they would with routine accounting or administrative tasks. Part of […]
Intellectual Property Issues Surge Alongside Coronavirus Pandemic **Attorney Advertising**
As the world collectively bands together in the fight against COVID-19, intellectual property issues are simultaneously surging alongside the crisis. Without the immediate benefit of time to deal with infringement claims in a court of law, many problems are instead being hashed out in real time… and even settled in the court of public opinion. […]
Coronavirus Causing Worldwide Disruptions at IP Offices **Attorney Advertising**
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, government agencies that handle intellectual property issues around the world are either closed or working short-staffed. As such, emergency policies related to intellectual property claims are being issued, such as the suspension of IP deadlines and altered rules for digital filings. If you are in the process of filing for […]
Intellectual Property Highlights from the New USMCA Trade Agreement **Attorney Advertising**
On January 29, 2020, President Trump signed into law an updated trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The United States-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, or “USMCA,” was a fresh attempt by Congress to address some of the deficiencies of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which throughout the years has received criticism for not fully […]
Intellectual Property Tools to Safeguard the Value of Your App **Attorney Advertising**
Developing an app can be exciting and overwhelming all at the same time. While apps provide us with fast and easy access to mobile tools, functions, or services at the push of a button, creating an app behind the scenes is not so simple. There are many moving pieces and components that go into creating […]
Is Your Website at Risk of Being Held Hostage by a Designer or Contractor? **Attorney Advertising**
Having a website created for a business or a brand is not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. Even simple websites with minimal pages and functionality can cost thousands of dollars in design and hosting fees before it goes live on the web. But what happens down the road when the website owner wants […]
