3D Printing and IP: Navigating the New Frontier **Attorney Advertising**
Remember when copying something meant standing in front of a Xerox machine? Well, those days are long gone. With 3D printing, we’ve entered a whole new world where anyone can replicate almost anything. It’s exciting, but it’s also giving intellectual property lawyers a few more gray hairs. The Good, The Bad, and The Printer 3D […]
The Fine Line Between Similarity and Infringement **Attorney Advertising**
Trademarks are designed to identify the source of goods or services to consumers. When two trademarks are so alike that they might cause confusion, mistake, or deception among consumers, infringement might be at play. But not every similar mark is a threat. How do you tell the difference? Visual, Conceptual, and Phonetic Similarities The first […]
A New Era for Copyright Protection: Supreme Court Ruling Shifts the Balance **Attorney Advertising**
The Supreme Court recently issued a landmark decision in a case involving a music producer and a Warner subsidiary, signaling a major win for creators. The Court ruled that there is no time limit for recovering monetary damages in copyright cases filed before the statute of limitations. This means copyright owners can sue for infringements […]
Can You Spot a Copyrighted Photo? It’s Safer to Assume You Can’t **Attorney Advertising**
Many people mistakenly believe that if an image lacks a copyright symbol (©) or explicit permission notice, it’s free to use on their website, social media, or marketing materials. Unfortunately, this can lead to costly infringement problems. Let’s clear up the myths and ensure your business navigates digital content safely. The Basics of U.S. Copyright […]
When Brands Imitate: Addressing Copycats in the Social Media Arena **Attorney Advertising**
In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become essential tools for brands to connect with their audience, showcase their identity, and promote their products or services. However, with the ease of sharing and reposting, it’s not uncommon for brands to find their content being imitated or outright copied by others. If you find another […]
Will a Disclaimer Help If I’m Sued? **Attorney Advertising**
Have you ever come across a video on YouTube that’s using someone else’s copyrighted content? If so, you might have noticed a copyright disclaimer in the description. This type of disclaimer is commonly known as a “fair use” disclaimer, and it’s included to help protect against copyright infringement claims. Section 107 of the Copyright Act […]
Is it 10%, 20% or 30%? How Much Do I Have to Change to Avoid Copyright Infringement? **Attorney Advertising**
Over the years, we’ve heard a lot of myths regarding how much a work needs to be changed to avoid being labeled as copyright infringement. Some people insist the rule is 10%, while others say it’s 20% or even 30%. You’ll find a plethora of threads on sites like Reddit and Quora asking this very […]
What Happens If My Graphic Designer Infringed On Someone’s Copyright? **Attorney Advertising**
Many business owners will utilize the services of a professional designer to create the graphics used on their website or social media accounts. The business owner obviously counts on the graphic designer to use files or photos that they’ve properly obtained a license for. But what happens if a graphic designer was not honest or […]
Is a “Digital Timestamp” Enough to Prove Copyright Ownership of Music? **Attorney Advertising **
Most people have heard of the “Poor Man’s Copyright.” If you’re not familiar with the term, it’s the process of sticking a creative work in an envelope and sending it to oneself via the post office in order to have a “federal timestamp” showing when the work was created. Unfortunately, this “Poor Man’s Copyright” is […]
