Has there ever been a time when you felt the thrill of imagining yourself as a superhero, soaring through the skies or saving the day with superhuman powers? For decades, the phrases “Super Hero” and “Super Heroes” have evoked these vivid images, conjuring up visions of Marvel and DC Comics’ iconic characters. However, a recent
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Not Your Ordinary IP Attorney
Last week, I had an unforgettable reunion dinner with some of my cherished Motorola Solutions colleagues. Reminiscing about my 37 years with them sparked a powerful reminder of why I’m “not your ordinary IP attorney.”
There are thousands of registered patent attorneys in the U.S., and even more trademark and copyright attorneys.
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Copyright Infringement Battle Looms as Record Labels Take on AI Song-Generators
On June 24, 2024, the music industry witnessed a dramatic clash between tradition and technology.
Major record labels Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records filed lawsuits against AI companies Suno and Udio, accusing them of massive copyright infringement.
The heart of the matter?
The AI companies allegedly used the labels’ recordings without permission
Critical Alert for Business Owners. Watch Out for Trademark Scammers!
USPTO TRADEMARK SCAMMERS ALERT
It’s important for you to know, trademark scammers are on the rise. They are doing everything from:
- Phoning trademark applicants with fake USPTO caller IDs, impersonating real USPTO employees and requesting personal and credit card information.
- Sending fake physical invoices to trademark applicants’ home addresses requesting payment.
- Sending emails to business
Supreme Court Snubs “Trump Too Small” Trademark Bid
On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court decided that the Lanham Act’s names clause does not violate the First Amendment.
In their decision, the Supreme Court declined to register the trademark “Trump Too Small,” reinforcing the boundaries of trademark law and free speech.
This ruling has captured significant attention, particularly among those interested in intellectual
When Hollywood Flies Too Close to the Sun: The ‘Top Gun’ Publicity Rights Battle
Let’s talk about publicity rights.
Have you ever wondered about the true power of your image?
Does the idea that someone could capture your essence, your unique attributes, and plaster it somewhere without your say-so sit well with you?
Unlikely, right?
With Hollywood’s sparkling lights often blinding us to the legal skirmishes behind the scenes,
Artificial Intelligence Assisted Inventions: USPTO Issues Inventorship Guidance
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week issued inventorship guidance for artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted inventions.
This is a significant step forward in acknowledging the role
Unlocking Success: The Power of Patents in Entrepreneurship – What Meta’s Settlement with Voxer Teaches Us
Patents are so important to your success!
As an inventor, there’s nothing more thrilling than having a big corporation take interest in your idea.
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for – validation that your hard work and creativity have paid off.
But what happens when that relationship turns sour?
What if the company decides
The Intriguing Debate Over Copyrighted Content in AI Training: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
When I was growing up, the Encyclopedia was my “go-to” place for information. Our family home always had the latest edition.
If not in the encyclopedia, the local public library was my next stop.
I would read an article or book passage, take notes, write what I’d learned in my own words and voila my
The Power of Patents and How Joseph Bates’ Triumph Over Google for Patent Infringement Proves Their Worth
Let’s talk about patent infringement.
As an innovative business, you and your team have worked smart and hard day and night with amazing results.
Your business is taking off.
You’ve developed a unique, amazing product or process.
No-one else does it better.
Everyone tells you how phenomenal it is.
But it’s not protected.
You’ve been