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The Ed White Law Blog, published by Ed White Law, covers a diverse range of legal topics including intellectual property law, trademark disputes, and copyright issues. It discusses landmark cases and legal principles affecting the music industry, such as the impact of Napster on copyright law, as well as trademark conflicts like the "Taco Tuesday" dispute. The blog also explores the intersection of law and culture, including civil rights movements like LGBTQ+ rights and their legal evolution. Additionally, it highlights patent law through discussions of notable inventions and their legal protections. The blog provides insights into how legal frameworks adapt to societal changes and technological advancements.
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Irish I Would Have Gotten a Trademark
As we all prepare to channel our inner-Irish in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we IP nerds must recognize two of the most iconic symbols of Ireland, and how the Ireland protects these marks.Harps and shamrocks are two symbols most…
Tiger Woods and the Breakup Fake-ation: Latest Lawsuit Could Set Historic Precedent
Erica Herman has filed two lawsuits against former partner Tiger Woods and his Trust in the wake of their split last October. The former girlfriend of the golf icon is seeking both financial compensation and a release from a nondisclosure…
Energy Companies or Master Manipulators?
In February 2021, a historic winter storm swept across Oklahoma, Texas, and other parts of the United States, leaving millions without power. As the storm raged, energy traders took advantage of the chaos to engage in market manipulation, driving up…
Understanding the Patent Process
From Idea to InventionThe patent process can be very daunting if you’re new to intellectual property law. Fortunately, with some basic knowledge and guidance, patenting your invention can be a straightforward and rewarding experience. Generally speaking, patenting an invention requires…
State Farm & Verisk: Profiting Off Your Privacy
On behalf of six Plaintiffs and a proposed class, Ed White Law and co-counsel Cain Law Office; Pogust Goodhead, LLC; and Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Khan Wikstrom and Sinnis, PC filed suit against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“State Farm”),…
The Man Who Killed Jim Crow
Charles Hamilton Houston conceived of and led the legal strategy that would ultimately end legalized racial segregation in the United States. He and those he taught and mentored laid the legal groundwork that led to the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court…
Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher
As we take time to honor Black History Month and the countless contributions of African American leaders in law, we must first give nod to Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher. A native Oklahoman, Ms. Fisher was a leading activist, attorney and…
Lessons Learned from a Failed Rent-to-Own Agreement
Are you considering a rent-to-own agreement? Stop and read this post to know the risks involved. This post will discuss things that go wrong with rent-to-own contracts. We will also provide some tips on how to avoid these problems. So,…
The Four R’s: Oklahoma Senator Unveils Promising Education Plan for Oklahoma
In a press conference last Wednesday afternoon, Senate Education Committee Chairman Adam Pugh unveiled his personal education agenda for the upcoming 2023 Oklahoma legislative session. Pugh’s priorities include proposals that would raise teacher pay, require school districts to provide 12…