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How Original! The Oscars and the Craft of Derivative Works
Happy Oscar season! As we ramp up for film’s most anticipated event, the lists start flying for the year’s potential winners. Frequently, the Academy favors somewhat obscure, esoteric films—so it might be surprising to learn how many nominees are, in…
WEBINAR: Top IP Cases in 2023
Who said there’s no looking back?
It is crucial to consider key takeaways from the most important IP cases in 2023 when planning for 2024. Foley Hoag presented a 60-minute webinar on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, offering guidance on what…
How Do You Like Them Apple (Trademarks)? Malus Musings on Brand Protection
With “spooky season” dominating October holiday talk, it’s easy to forget poor old National Apple Day or simply Apple Day, which took place last Saturday and is observed every October 21. According to Wikipedia, one can celebrate Apple Day…
WEBINAR: The Metaverse and Beyond: 10 Trademark & Copyright Tips for Consumer Products Companies
How do companies develop, protect, and enforce their brands and content across the ever-growing landscapes of Web 3.0? Lawyers from Foley Hoag’s Trademark, Copyright & Unfair Competition practice discussed 10 tips including best practices, emerging trends, recent case law, and…
WEBINAR: Top IP Cases in 2022
Who said there’s no looking back? It is crucial to consider key takeaways from the most important IP cases in 2022 when planning for 2023. Foley Hoag presented a 60-minute webinar on Thursday, January 19, 2023, offering guidance on what…
Five Trademark Questions to Ask in the New Year
As we ring in 2023, sip some champagne and make a resolution to check in on your trademark portfolio more often. It misses you!
Here are a few productive questions to ask:
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Legal Ethics for In-House Attorneys Handling Copyright, Trademark & Advertising Matters
Ethical duties are paramount in any legal practice. Matters relating to copyright, trademark and advertising law give rise to some special ethical considerations. Even unintentional missteps can be detrimental to the attorney, and their client.
In this 60-minute webinar, designed…
WEBINAR: Top IP Cases in 2021 In-House Counsel Need to Know
Who said there’s no looking back? It is crucial to consider key takeaways from the most important IP cases from 2021 when planning for 2022. Foley Hoag presented a 60-minute webinar on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, offering guidance on what…
WEBINAR: Copyright Basics for the Generalist In House Counsel
What does the generalist in-house counsel need to know about copyright? While patents and trademarks often receive the lion’s share of an organization’s intellectual property focus, copyrights comprise a critical third prong to a healthy overarching IP strategy – even…