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Reggaeton Artists Face Massive Copyright Suit
Can a beat that underlies an entire genre of music become the basis of a copyright infringement claim? A recent case raising this question about reggaeton music has taken a small step forward – not toward a definite answer, but toward further exploration of a...
Crystal Broughan: Video Series – How much does it cost to register my trademark? – Episode 4 | Where are you using your trademark?
Where are you selling the products and services – locally or nationwide over the internet? If you are only selling your products in the city where you live and have not expanded beyond those boundaries, then you only need to obtain a state trademark registration. If...
Amazon US Website Found to Infringe UK Trademarks
If your company is authorized to sell a certain brand of products in a place other than its country of origin, could you still get hit with a trademark infringement claim? It is possible. In a recent case decided by the High Court in the UK, Amazon was found liable...
Marks Gray Super Lawyers
We are excited to announce ten Marks Gray attorneys were selected by Super Lawyers and four as Rising Stars for 2024 with one included in the Top 100. This esteemed accolade is a testament to our commitment to our mission, vision, and values. At Marks Gray, our...
Giselle Carson | June 2024 Q&A | Corporate Immigration & Compliance | Marks Gray
Welcome to 'Q&A with Giselle,' your go-to source for navigating the intricate landscape of U.S. corporate immigration. In this episode, she answers the following: ✅ When should I start the “green card” process for my H-1B Worker? ✅ What are the steps of the...
Is the Cease-and-Desist against Spotify a Stunt – or a Valid Copyright Complaint?
Spotify has been under fire for various reasons as of late. The UMAW has criticized their low streaming pay rates, at less than a penny per listen. Indie musicians have reacted vociferously to the change of its royalty structure, which now pays nothing to artists with...
Can One Business Use Another’s Trademark as a Keyword?
If your business’s trademark is used by a competitor in an invisible way, does that count as commercial use that could constitute trademark infringement? You might assume the answer is “No,” since there would likely not exist evidence of typical infringements like...