I hope you’re enjoying the crisp fall air, cozy sweaters, and maybe even indulging in a pumpkin spice treat or two. 🍂 As we embrace this season of change, I’m excited to share something close to my heart that I hope will inspire and uplift you—especially as the recent...
Year: 2024
Court Calls Out Nike for Trademark Infringement
A small Pennsylvania-based company, Lontex, is taking on Nike over a trademark infringement claim. Lontex specializes in compression technology for sportswear, marketed under the Sweat It Out brand. They developed a unique line of clothing featuring “Cool...
Marks Gray recognized by Best Lawyers in the 15th annual edition of the Best Law Firms for 2025!
Marks Gray is thrilled to be recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 “Best Law Firms” rankings. This honor highlights our ongoing dedication to excellence, our commitment to our clients, and the exceptional work of our legal team. It reinforces our mission to deliver...
Pokémon Company Wins $15M in Damages from Mobile Game Makers Who Used Their Characters – Should Fans Worry They’re Next?
As a media franchise, Pokémon has been around since 1996, and a number of characters are immediately recognizable the world over. Because of this, the Pokémon Company is quite protective of their intellectual property, and there have been a number of Pokémon copyright...
Will Performing Rights Organizations Come Under Closer Inspection?
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee recently sent a letter asking the Copyright Office to look into some issues with performing rights organizations, also known as PROs. PROs are groups that collect specific types of payments – called royalties – on behalf of...
An AI Tool By Any Other Name… Would Have Circumvented This Lawsuit against Google for Trademark Infringement
A long-standing trend of the tech world is “industry disruption,” which often takes the form of taking action first and dealing with legal consequences later, whether that is new regulations to contain Uber and Lyft or judicial rulings reigning in trademark...
Q&A with Giselle – for YOU – October 2024
In this session, my Q&A will include: ✅Why is it so hard for workers to come legally to the U.S.? ✅What are the key differences between Trump’s and Harris’ immigration proposals? ✅How can employers best prepare for potential changes in U.S. immigration policy?...
A Look Into the US Copyright Office’s Geographic IP Report
The U.S. Copyright Office recently published a report that breaks down where copyright registrations are happening across the country. Spoiler alert: each region has its own creative fingerprint where copyright registrations are concerned, showcasing what makes them...