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What the Trade Secret Claim against Apple Means for Innovation and IP Law
Apple Pay has been around for more than a decade, and lots of people have gotten used to the ease of pulling out their phones to pay for things over that time. However, an Austin-based fintech company, Fintiv, has filed a suit against Apple alleging the tech giant...
“Don’t Be Shy” Case Illustrates How Important True Experts Are
On the surface, music copyright cases may seem straightforward: if two songs sound alike, there is likely infringement, right? Longtime readers know this is not true, though. In fact, IP law imposes two major hurdles: showing the accused had a reasonable opportunity...
Marks Gray Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Edition
Marks Gray is proud to announce that 17 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. This year’s honors include three “Lawyer of the Year” awards, multiple Top-Listed Metro Awards, and a...
When “Seattle” Becomes a Battleground: What One Trademark Fight Teaches Us About IP Law
Imagine starting your coffee brand as a college project and watching it grow into neighborhood grocery shelves… only to have a global corporation challenge your right to your name. That is exactly what is happening between Seattle Strong, a cold-brew coffee company...
Corporate Immigration and Compliance NEWSLETTER
Hello HR Heroes, Legal Leaders, and Hiring Maestros! Happy August! Many recent grads are facing one of the most important career milestones: transitioning from an F-1 student visa to an H-1B work visa. This shift can be both exciting and complex, with important timing...
AI Companies Are Winning Cases against Authors… But Not Completely
Back in March of this year, we wrote about a decision against Ross Intelligence using existing material to train its AI model. In that case, the judge ruled that it was not fair use for Ross to use material from Thomson Reuters’ Westlaw without permission to create...
Understanding the F-1 to H-1B Transition
Understanding the shift from F-1 student status to H-1B worker status is crucial and it has various components that can be complex. But don’t worry, I’m breaking them down in a way that makes it easy to understand. What’s the F-1 to H-1B Transition? First, let’s...
Ancestry vs. MyAncestryAI Yet Another Case for Policing Your Trademark
Not long ago, we wrote about the importance of protecting your trademark by sharing the story of Warner Bros. cracking down on vendors selling knockoff Harry Potter products. Today, we bring you another case highlighting similar infringement for a very different...