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March Q&A with Giselle
Judge Asserts Different “Overall Feel” in Roddy Rich Copyright Suit Win
Music copyright lawsuits are interesting beasts. When an artist obtains a copyright for a particular piece of music, that copyright is intended to protect the specific composition present in the song. However, this can also apply to individual aspects of the musical...
Are Brand Trademarks Necessary for Real Estate Agents?
This week, we will venture into a niche corner of intellectual property: real estate trademarks. Although the general perception of real estate agents may be that they are individuals acting in a solo commercial capacity, like a freelancer, the intellectual property...
🚀⚡️ Corporate Immigration and Compliance NEWSLETTER MARCH 2024 for YOU
Hello HR heroes, legal leaders, and hiring maestros! In this March 2024 newsletter, I share updates about: Employers’ H-1B cap Organizational Accounts Update Form I-9 re-verification for those on CPT, OPT and STEM entered in the H-1B cap lottery Speaking on NPR...
Possible Rule Change: Should Authors of 2D Artwork Be Able to Register Pieces in Groups?
Creators of two-dimensional art tend not to register their work for copyright protection. According to surveys by the Coalition of Visual Artists and the Graphic Artists Guild, somewhere between 50-60 percent of artists haven’t registered any of their work. For a...
Make the Most of February 29th: IP Measures You Can Take in One Day
The most common frustration of business owners looking to get a handle on their intellectual property is that the process can feel overwhelming – to the point that they avoid it all together. On the opposite end of the spectrum, business owners who go through the...
Unanimous TTAB Decision Regarding SPLIT DECISION
If you register your band's service mark, could someone else who has worked with your band oppose that registration? It is possible, as we see in this week’s blog post about the mark for the band Split Decision – opposition does not equal success in winning a service...