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
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 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 involved in the world of cryptocurrencies, you likely know how important it is to protect your digital assets. But what about your intellectual property? In this article, we’ll explore the significance of intellectual property protection in the crypto space and provide practical advice on how to safeguard your creations. What is intellectual property? … Read more
5 Steps to a successful filing In this article I am going to try to outline 5 steps that will give you the best chance at a successful trademark filing with the United States Trademark & Patent Office (USPTO). 1. Make Sure you are the first to file your “mark” (or something too similar) Be … Read more