Zamani Thomas When Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “ I Have a Dream,” I’m pretty sure he wasn’t considering for one second the copyright implications. There will be many posts today celebrating his great achievements, but why not also talk about some copyright law. All his iconic speeches are still under copyright and not free for … Read more
What started as a threat a month or so ago has now become an actual case. I guess this is what happens now when the two biggest names in rap clash. While I am not here to pass judgement on either side, there was a time, in which I grew up, not long ago when … Read more
The Year is now 2025 and the informational landscape has shifted drastically. There was a time not too long ago that the only question you had about someone’s blog, article or book was whether they wrote it with original ideas or stole the ideas from someone else. Now that question is murkier. We now ask, … Read more
Canadians should consider trademarking their brands in the U.S. due to its much larger consumer market, for protection against cross border infringement and to secure their brand’s identity in cross-border trade (particularly now with e-commerce etc.). Without a U.S. trademark, many Canadian brands risk losing their competitive advantage in the United States. Below are some … Read more
Building Your Brand: The Legal Foundations for Entrepreneurs Trademarks: What They Are and Why they Matter. Based on the Oxford Dictionary definition a Trademark is a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product (or service). It connects you and/or your business to the market with a … Read more
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into sports and entertainment is rapidly transforming these industries. From enhancing fan experiences to revolutionizing content creation, AI is becoming a driving force. However, its implications for art and photography—especially of athletes and celebrities—raise complex legal and ethical questions that could shape the future of these disciplines. AI and … Read more
AI is in the midst of reshaping industries world wide; the legal field is no exception. While it offers many exciting possibilities like streamlining document review and the possibility of enhancing case outcome models, its integration into law comes with significant challenges. A few of these are as follow: As AI continues to evolve, the … Read more
The importance of clarity when it comes to legal decisions that impact artists and creatives is essential in intellectual property analysis and practice. Today, I aim to provide you with an in-depth analysis of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the copyright dispute involving Andy Warhol and his portraits of Prince. This ruling is of … Read more
If you’re a college athlete, you may have heard the term NIL (name, image, and likeness) thrown around a lot lately. It refers to the ability of college athletes to profit from their own name, image, and likeness. However, the rules and regulations surrounding NIL can be a bit confusing. In this article, we’ll break … Read more
If you’ve created a piece of work or art using artificial intelligence (AI), you may be wondering who owns the intellectual property (IP) rights to that creation. This can be a complex issue, but with the right information and understanding, you can determine who holds the rights to your AI-generated work. Step 1: Understand the … Read more