Copyright and Brand IQ, published by the Law Offices of Lois Fishman, focuses on legal issues related to intellectual property, particularly copyright and trademark law. The blog covers topics such as certification marks and geographical indications, especially in the context of food and beverage products like cheese, olive oil, and rice. It also addresses contemporary trademark controversies involving cultural sensitivity and brand evolution. Additionally, the blog discusses fair use doctrine and copyright infringement cases, providing insights into legal disputes and regulatory developments affecting branding, labeling, and protection of origin in various industries.
A novel attempt to seize a registered mark is captivating headlines in Los Angeles. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has prosecuted a…
A press release from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in early October heralded the key achievements of the recently concluded U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, intended to replace the vilified NAFTA agreement that dated from the early 1990s. Let’s take…
It’s hot as the blazes in most of the U.S., Europe and Central America these days. Which makes a watermelon salad with mint and feta cheese sound very appealing, to say the least. But the recipe calls for “real” feta…
It’s almost August, signaling time to really kick back and relax in Europe. In the U.S., it’s time to buy back-to-school supplies. Vive la différence! In our last post, we looked at the significance of July 18th in Spanish history…
Summer calls out for a cool drink and good reading material. In today’s blog entry, we’ll look at the significance of the months of July and August in terms of literary copyright history. Grab your sangria.
Part I: July 18th…
For our inaugural issue, and because it’s harvest time in California where we are located, we’ll devote space to a little understood form of intellectual property protection called geographical indicators or GIs that are about to become headline news. In…
