The Docket Archive
Welcome to The Docket Archive, a curated collection of every insight, strategy, and thought piece shared through The Docket. Here, you’ll find all past and present posts from Zamani Thomas Legal, covering topics at the intersection of law, creativity, and culture.
Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or industry professional, this archive is your legal compass. Dive into a growing library of articles on intellectual property, entertainment law, creator rights, contract strategy, and more, written to empower, inform, and equip you to protect what you create.
AI: Assisted vs Generated
January 16, 2025
What is the difference and when does it matter? 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
US vs. Canadian TMs
January 16, 2025
6 Differences Between U.S. & Canadian Trademarks 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
Building Your Brand
January 9, 2025
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 simple logo, expression
AI in Entertainment
January 6, 2025
AI Impacts on Art, Photography, and the Future 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
AI in Law
January 6, 2025
The Challenges of AI in the Legal Profession 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
The Warhol Prince Conundrum
May 19, 2023
How The Warhol Prince Conundrum Affects Creatives 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
NIL Rules & Regulations
March 28, 2023
NIL Rules & 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, the rules and regulations surrounding NIL can be a bit confusing. In
IP Rights of AI Works
March 28, 2023
IP Rights of AI Works 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
NFT vs Traditional Art
March 27, 2023
IP differences between NFTs vs Traditional Art 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
IP Crypto Protection
March 27, 2023
IP protection in the Crypto World 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