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Taylor Swift Copyright Infringement Case Goes to Trial
Mega-pop-star Taylor Swift finds herself going to trial for copyright infringement over two phrases from her major hit “Shake It Off”: “players gonna play” and “haters gonna hate.” The case has climbed the judicial ladder for several years, starting with the lawsuit...
Inside the Trademark Modernization Act
Is the number of available trademarks finite? No, but you should be asking a different question: is the number of effective trademarks finite? Absolutely. In the past few years, trademark registrations have soared, with a noticeable uptick from applicants in China....
January 1, 2022: Public Domain Day
January 1, 2022 was not just New Year’s Day in the intellectual property world. It also marked Public Domain Day, when a new wave of works became unlocked from the registered copyrights. In 2022, this means that songs, books, films, and other expressive works...
Happy New Year Tips for Business Owners
Welcome to 2022! I thought we could start off the new year with a few tips for business owners to help prevent bigger problems in the future. Identify Intellectual Property Assets of Your Company – and Document in an Inventory Sheet Make a list of all intellectual...
Happy New Year Travel News: In-Person Visa Waivers & Southern African Travel Restrictions Lifted.
The Department of State (DOS) and the Biden Administration are bringing Happy New Year News for some travelers and visa applicants. New Waivers of In-Person Visa Interviews for Some Applicants The DOS has announced that Consular officers, through the end of 2022, will...
Check out Edward Booth’s latest interview with Channel 4 News!
Check out aviation attorney Edward Booth's latest interview with Channel 4 News on the NTSB investigating the cause of deadly small plane crash at Westside airport in Jacksonville, Florida. ...
An Update: the CASE Act
In January of 2021, I wrote about the passage of the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020 (CASE Act). This act created a separate system through which small copyright infringement claims could be processed more efficiently. The Original...
The Real Slim Shady® Trademark
Whether you are a fan or not, chances are good that you probably imagine the face of Marshall Mathers (AKA Eminem) when you hear the name “Slim Shady”®, thanks to his popular music success. Even if you have never heard his music, controversy over his incendiary lyrics...