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
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
When it comes to the legal issues surrounding intellectual property (IP), there are many similarities between non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and traditional art. However, there are also some key differences that you need to be aware of if you are buying, selling or creating either. In both cases, the owner of the artwork owns the copyright, … 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
Are you struggling with a Likelihood of Confusion Office Action from the USPTO? Don’t worry – with the right approach, you can overcome this obstacle and secure your trademark registration. Here are some steps you can take to respond to a Likelihood of Confusion Office Action: Remember, the key to overcoming a Likelihood of Confusion … Read more