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Saturday and the Witch Woman
Last Friday, I received a surprise in the mail, a hardcover book called Saturday and the Witch Woman written by Tom Ott, my client and friend. Tom is a professor of Caribbean history who has wanted to write about Saturday for many years. Several years ago Tom sent a...
“Ex Pertinacia Victoria”
“Ex Pertinacia Victoria” or Victory Through Determination is the motto of Jacksonville’s professional soccer team. And this motto also guides our immigration vision and work with our clients and engagement in our community. We’re proud of our multi-talented team...
What’s Allowed under Fair Use of Copyright-Protected Work?
Copyright registrations protect owners’ original works from other people reproducing, distributing, displaying, and/or performing the original works or creating derivative works. But the laws surrounding copyright protection are not exactly sealed tight. References to...
FAQs about F-1 OPT Work Authorization Verification
Many F-1 students selected under the H-1B lottery have an expiring or expired Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Our clients are asking us how to verify their work authorization. We have created these FAQs to guide you through the process. Download the PDF
Three Common Trademark Mistakes Made By Businesses
rubber stamp printed with trademark[/caption] The names, symbols, and logos associated with your business can be valuable assets. By registering them as trademarks, you help protect your business from predatory competitors who want to make money off your hard work....
Supreme Court Rules Trademark Licenses Survive Bankruptcy
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court tied up loose ends in a case that is being called "the most significant unresolved legal issue in trademark licensing.” The Court ruled 8-1 in the case of Mission Product Holdings, Inc. v. Tempnology, LLC (Supreme Court May 2019)...
Federal Judge Stands Up for Press Freedoms in the Age of Assault on the Media
After thoughtful review of the evidence and careful consideration, U.S. District Judge Mark Walker of the Northern District of Florida dismissed a defamation suit against Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist Eric Lipton. A former professor at the...
International Trademark Association’s 2019 Annual Conference in Boston
This May, I traveled to the International Trademark Association's 2019 Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. Below you will find photo highlights from the conference. I look forward to sharing what I learned there in upcoming posts.