If you are like a lot of small business owners, you may not have given a whole lot of thought to protecting your intellectual property (IP) assets. You are probably extremely busy just trying to keep the lights on and grow your business into something sustainable....
In the age of TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, music plays a pivotal role in creating engaging content. Whether it is a catchy background tune or a trending song, the right music can elevate a video and make it go viral. However, as the use of music on social media...
MGA Entertainment has been ordered to pay a hefty $71.5 million in damages to Tameka “Tiny” Harris, her husband T.I., and the teen pop group OMG Girlz. The verdict in the IP lawsuit follows a three-week trial that accused the toy makers of stealing the looks, name,...
In a recent landmark ruling, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) made a major change in how works of applied art – think designer furniture, sculptures, and other creative items – receive copyright protection across the EU. The ruling says that as long...
Welcome to 'Q&A with Giselle,' where every month, I engage in a dynamic Q&A session answering your business immigration questions, offering valuable insights for corporate employers and their foreign workers. The questions featured are carefully selected for...
Imagine you are an internet provider. You offer a service that lets people stream, browse, and download content. However, some of those users are engaging in illegal activities — like pirating copyrighted music. What do you do? What are you responsible for?...
Service to Community Includes Unequaled Contributions to Major Moments Marks Gray, one of Jacksonville’s oldest and most respected law firms, is celebrating 125 years of service to Northeast Florida’s businesses, residents and community. The firm is commemorating the...
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...