Imagine creating something innovative—a bold new product or project—just to find out it might be infringing on someone else’s rights. This is the challenge laid bare by the groundbreaking U.S. copyright ruling involving AI that could shake up how business
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Marvel and DC’s Trademarks Ruling Shocker: What Business Owners Need to Know
Has there ever been a time when you felt the thrill of imagining yourself as a superhero, soaring through the skies or saving the day with superhuman powers? For decades, the phrases “Super Hero” and “Super Heroes” have evoked these
Not Your Ordinary IP Attorney
Last week, I had an unforgettable reunion dinner with some of my cherished Motorola Solutions colleagues. Reminiscing about my 37 years with them sparked a powerful reminder of why I’m “not your ordinary IP attorney.”
There are thousands of registered
Copyright Infringement Battle Looms as Record Labels Take on AI Song-Generators
On June 24, 2024, the music industry witnessed a dramatic clash between tradition and technology.
Major record labels Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records filed lawsuits against AI companies Suno and Udio, accusing them of massive copyright infringement.
Critical Alert for Business Owners. Watch Out for Trademark Scammers!
USPTO TRADEMARK SCAMMERS ALERT
It’s important for you to know, trademark scammers are on the rise. They are doing everything from:
- Phoning trademark applicants with fake USPTO caller IDs, impersonating real USPTO employees and requesting personal and credit card information.
Supreme Court Snubs “Trump Too Small” Trademark Bid
On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court decided that the Lanham Act’s names clause does not violate the First Amendment.
In their decision, the Supreme Court declined to register the trademark “Trump Too Small,” reinforcing the boundaries of trademark law
When Hollywood Flies Too Close to the Sun: The ‘Top Gun’ Publicity Rights Battle
Let’s talk about publicity rights.
Have you ever wondered about the true power of your image?
Does the idea that someone could capture your essence, your unique attributes, and plaster it somewhere without your say-so sit well with you?
Unlikely,
Artificial Intelligence Assisted Inventions: USPTO Issues Inventorship Guidance
Artificial intelligence in humanoid head with neural network thinks. AI with Digital Brain is learning processing big data, analysis information. Face of cyber mind. Technology background concept.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week issued inventorship guidance
Unlocking Success: The Power of Patents in Entrepreneurship – What Meta’s Settlement with Voxer Teaches Us
Patents are so important to your success!
As an inventor, there’s nothing more thrilling than having a big corporation take interest in your idea.
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for – validation that your hard work and creativity have
The Intriguing Debate Over Copyrighted Content in AI Training: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
When I was growing up, the Encyclopedia was my “go-to” place for information. Our family home always had the latest edition.
If not in the encyclopedia, the local public library was my next stop.
I would read an article or