In the world of online content management, receiving a formal copyright infringement demand letter can be a terrifying experience. For small businesses, non-profits, and independent web service providers, the threat of federal litigation is often enough to trigger...
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney
Outside Player Makes the Shot While WNBA Sleeps on Houston Comets’ Name
The WNBA is currently experiencing an unprecedented boom. Between record-breaking viewership numbers, packed arenas, and multi-billion-dollar media rights deals, women's professional basketball is having a massive moment. Naturally, expansion and relocation are top of...
How Will Sensitive AI Tech Be Handled? This Case May Be a Preview
You probably know that the global semiconductor market is a hotbed of emerging technology and commercial innovation. It’s becoming a frontline for national security more and more. As artificial intelligence booms and the demand for advanced microchips skyrockets,...
Valuable Lessons Learned at the INTA Annual Meeting
Attending the INTA Annual Meeting every year for the past eleven years has provided me with a wealth of information – not to mention contacts that enrich my intellectual property law practice. This year, I had the great opportunity to attend the INTA Annual meeting in...
UDRP Panel Calls Out Reverse Domain Name Hijacking
Domain name disputes are often framed as a fight against bad actors. Namely, those who register domains to profit from someone else’s brand. However, not every dispute fits that narrative. A recent case involving a college sports endorsement business highlights a...
Vegas Showgirl Claims Taylor Swift Is Stealing Her Show
Celebrity trademark disputes are nothing new. However, when they arise, they often highlight core principles of intellectual property law in a way that is highly visible and broadly applicable. A recent lawsuit against Taylor Swift over her album The Life of a...
Medical Trade Secret Theft Ends in Prison, $2.6M in Restitution, and Revocation of Naturalization
Trade secret cases often focus on financial damages, injunctions, or criminal penalties. However, a recent federal court decision shows that the consequences can extend far beyond the workplace. In a striking example, a judge revoked the U.S. citizenship of a married...
Hundreds of Domains, One Brand: What L’Oréal’s Cybersquatting Win Reveals
As businesses continue to expand their digital presence, domain names have become a critical part of brand identity. However, they have also become a growing source of legal risk. A recent case in which L’Oréal successfully challenged 705 domain names in a single...