Insights
Intellectual Property & Technology
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January 4, 2025
We All Scream for Ice Cream: DMCA Exemption Enables Repairs of McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines
A new DMCA exemption allows McDonald’s staff, franchise owners, and others to fix McDonald’s often out-of-order ice cream machines.
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December 19, 2024
Copycats or Common Trends? Legal Battle Between Influencers Over “Clean Girl” Aesthetic
A recent lawsuit in Texas highlights the challenges social media influencers face in protecting their intellectual property.
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November 22, 2024
Understanding the Trademark Supplemental Register: Benefits and Limitations
The Supplemental Register offers partial protection for marks ineligible for full registration, with both benefits and limitations.
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November 15, 2024
What Can We Learn from California’s New AI Laws?
Understanding AI's global importance, California lawmakers have introduced numerous bills to establish necessary regulations.
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October 24, 2024
The Current and Evolving Landscape of AI in the United States: What’s Next?
The growth and widespread adoption of AI have left the U.S. in need of comprehensive regulations governing the creation, use, and disclosure.
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September 30, 2024
Domain Name vs. Trademarks: Understanding Brand Protection Essentials
A good domain will help build your brand, but a trademark registration will ensure that your brand is protected against infringement.
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September 27, 2024
Find Your Own Beach: Corona Brand Owner Sues Distributor Over Imitated Brews
Corona sues a Texas distributor, claiming that it has been selling beer products that unlawfully imitate the branding of their popular beer.
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September 27, 2024
Who Owns AI-Generated Content: You, the AI, or Nobody?
One of those issues relates to the owner of AI generated content and, specifically, who owns images created by AI?
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September 5, 2024
Outkast Sues EDM Group Called “ATLiens” for Trademark Infringement
Outkast filed a lawsuit against an Atlanta-based EDM duo for trademark infringement over the use of the group’s name, “ATLiens."
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August 16, 2024
Trademark Battle: Nike Sues Former Collaborator Over Custom Sneaker Designs
Nike recently filed suit against the artist known as the "Shoe Surgeon" claiming trademark infringement and unfair competition.
