Flag On The Play, Part Deux

Flag On The Play, Part Deux

As predicted in our November 13, 2014 post, “Flag On The Play”, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) has held that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) stuck its “subjective nose” so far into trademark owners’ choices of trademarks that the U.S. Constitution has been violated. In re Read more about Flag On The Play, Part Deux[…]

The Importance of IP for Startups: Licensing Agreements

The Importance of IP for Startups: Licensing Agreements

The term “intellectual property” refers to intangible property such as art, music, literature, movies, inventions, designs, slogans and logos. Under IP law, you have the exclusive right to use or reproduce your work. In some cases, you may wish to allow others to use it. In order to maintain control over and protect your intellectual Read more about The Importance of IP for Startups: Licensing Agreements[…]

Three Steps Businesses Can Take to Protect Their Ideas

Three Steps Businesses Can Take to Protect Their Ideas

As your company grows, pitching the business becomes progressively important. Seeking investors, new clients, or even new personnel, an owner must frequently reveal details about the business to others. Idea theft is an ongoing worry for many of these owners who see themselves as having a gain by being at the head of the market. Read more about Three Steps Businesses Can Take to Protect Their Ideas[…]

Friday Grab Bag: Google® and Viacom® Opt to Settle

Friday Grab Bag: Google® and Viacom® Opt to Settle

When a lawsuit proceeds for seven years, anticipation steadily builds as we await the substance of the eventual resolution.  In the seven-year case of Google® versus Viacom® we finally have a much-anticipated resolution between the two tech giants.  It’s a significant conclusion to a wide-ranging copyright law issue. Viacom® brought a $1 billion lawsuit against Read more about Friday Grab Bag: Google® and Viacom® Opt to Settle[…]

Friday Grab Bag: Aereo® on the Go?

Friday Grab Bag: Aereo® on the Go?

Often in intellectual property disputes, a case can boil down to the simple issue of whether the ingenuity of one company crosses a line already established by another – whether the creative, diligent actions leading up to a fascinating new invention tread on the invaluable rights secured by another party.  How far is too far? Read more about Friday Grab Bag: Aereo® on the Go?[…]

The Star Wars Chronicles: Episode I – The Empire Strikes Back

The Star Wars Chronicles: Episode I – The Empire Strikes Back

We all recognize them.  A faceless mask embodying the legion of evil in a galaxy far far away.  Evil, elite and invincible?  Almost.  The Imperial Stormtrooper may be the epitome of might on the silver screen, but that armor matters not against the power of wigs and black capes.  Read on: A prop designer, who Read more about The Star Wars Chronicles: Episode I – The Empire Strikes Back[…]