There is no doubt that 2020 was a year full of unprecedented difficulties for millions of people. While we were “shut down,” that didn’t mean innovating had to be. Newton discovered gravity in quarantine. Shakespeare wrote King Lear in quarantine. There are so many great things that can come from an unfortunate quarantine. We encouraged Read more about The Year of Quarantine Innovation and Other IP Updates from 2020[…]
In Nike’s most recent swooshing controversy, Nike filed a trademark infringement and dilution, false designation of origin, and unfair competition lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on Monday against a Brooklyn artist collective, MSCHF Product Studio, Inc. Without Nike’s approval or authorization, MCSHF, in collaboration with singer Lil Nas X, Read more about Nike files trademark infringement suit against the maker of Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’[…]
Written collaboratively by Christopher McHattie and anonymous (for fear of retribution) The recent unfortunate events in Washington DC, culminating in protests that turned violent, have elicited unprecedented reactions from all corners of our society and around the world. Among the most extraordinary responses is the decision by social media outlets, hosting services, technology platform providers – Read more about Social Media Censorship – Is Big Tech Taking Away Your Rights?[…]
On January 7, 2021, Governor Murphy signed the landmark New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020. This long-awaited package of incentive programs is intended to encourage New Jersey job growth, property development and redevelopment, community partnerships, and numerous other policies. The 250 page piece of legislation marks the most significant action taken by the state’s government to Read more about Governor Murphy Signs Historic New Jersey Economic Recovery Act[…]
The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “Act”) – the New PPP The long awaited $900 billion pandemic relief bill, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “Act”), has now been signed into law. In addition to another round of stimulus checks for Americans earning Read more about PPP – The Sequel[…]
So, “MarijuWANNA” start smoking weed? Not just yet NJ. Although the votes are in and New Jersey voters passed the legalization of recreational marijuana, it will still be a while until it is actually legal. When implemented, legalization will be for those 21 years and older and will include a 6.625% state tax on any Read more about New Jersey Votes to Legalize Marijuana, Now What?[…]
As COVID-19 numbers have unfortunately began to rise again across New Jersey, Governor Murphy has signed an Executive Order 192 that requires employers to follow specific requirements during the pandemic.
The implications of the COVID- 19 pandemic on the workplace have without a doubt been catastrophic. As we enter a phase of reopening and returning to offices, stores, and any other place of business, there are a lot of considerations to be made by both employers and employees. Though there are talks of both state Read more about Being a Proactive Employer Can Help Reduce Covid-19 Liability[…]
The United States announced Space Force, a branch of the US armed services two years ago, but attorneys for the US military have done little to protect the name. Currently, the Air Force only owns a pending application in the US based on intent to use. Netflix, however, has already locked down the trademark rights Read more about Netflix first to launch in Space Force Trademark Race[…]
Following up on our previous article, Your PPP Has “Hit the Account,” Now What?, the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has now released its Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application. Those Small businesses who received the loan will be able to seek forgiveness at the end of the 8-week coverage period that began when the money “hit the account” by submitting the Read more about Did You Receive a Paycheck Protection Program Loan? SBA Released the Application for Forgiveness[…]