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Wordle Clones Succumb to DMCA Takedown Notices from NYT
As we have covered on this blog previously, one rule of thumb in intellectual property law is: “Just because you can does not mean you should.” This applies to copyright infringement in the commercial space, where the onus is on the copyright owner to decide whether...
If You Post a Concert Phone Video Online, Will You Get Sued?
A quick internet search of "concert phone video" proves not only that a significant number of people do, in fact, post these types of videos – but also that the act of recording of music concerts is a sort of cottage industry. Lots of people post tips on how to do it,...
Where Are the Lines in Luxury Resale? False Association Ruling Favors Chanel
Have you ever bought a secondhand luxury item on a website like Poshmark or The Real Real? These resale aggregators can create an attractive commercial staging ground for consumers who are looking to buy or sell higher-end clothing, bags, and jewelry. It is a thriving...
Attorney Tyler Oldenburg appointed Chairman of the 2025 Players Championship.
Over the weekend, Tyler Oldenburg was appointed Chairman of the 2025 Players where he received his Red Coat. He is pictured to the left of 2024 Players Champion Scotty Scheffler.
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...