Trademark Your Sound Your voice. Your intro drop. That unmistakable synth tag at the start of every track. These aren’t just creative flourishes, they’re brand assets. In an industry where streaming revenue fluctuates and social platforms reward originality, to trademark your sound may be the most powerful legal move you can make. Most artists understand … Read more
IP in Civil Rights | Protect a Movement 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 … Read more
Drake vs Universal: From Booth to Courtroom What started as a threat a month or so ago has now become an actual case. In Drake vs Universal (UMG)I guess this is what happens now when the two biggest names in rap clash. While I am not here to pass judgment on either side, there was … Read more
AI-Assisted vs AI-Generated 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. … Read more
U.S. vs. Canadian Trademarks | 6 Differences 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 … Read more
Legal Foundations to Establish Your Brand Identity One of the most important legal and strategic steps for entrepreneurs is to establish your brand identity. It sets the foundation for how your business is perceived, protected, and positioned for growth. Why You must Establish Your Brand Identity Early Based on the Oxford Dictionary definition a Trademark … Read more
AI and Likeness Rights | Impacts on Art, Photography, & the Future Integrating AI into sports and entertainment is rapidly transforming these industries. From enhancing fan experiences to revolutionizing content creation, AI and likeness rights are becoming a driving force (in particular, their intersection). However, its implications for art and photography, especially of athletes and … Read more
AI Impact on the Legal Profession AI is in the midst of reshaping industries world wide; and the AI impact on the legal profession 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. The American … Read more
Warhol Fair Use Ruling 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. … Read more
NIL Rules and Regulations 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, new NIL rules and regulations can be a bit confusing. In this … Read more