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2022 Party Over its Out of Time – Does Andy Warhol’s Illustration of Prince Infringe Lynn Goldsmith’s 1981 Copyrighted Photo?

A Case of You - What Brought this About?
In 1984, artist Andy…
April 21, 2022/by Martin IP Law Group

USPTO Adds New Tools for Brand Owners to Challenge Registrations and Applications

The Trademark Modernization Act, which took effect on December…
February 16, 2022/by Martin IP Law Group

Why are Nike’s Air Jordan Sneakers “University Blue” instead of “Carolina Blue”?

While attending a friend's 50th  birthday party recently, I…
January 31, 2022/by Martin IP Law Group
Branding and Trademark

AVOID COSTLY BRANDING MISTAKES

The following story is fictional.  The names and places have…
August 26, 2021/by Martin IP Law Group

SMART PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS THAT ARE MAKING AN IMPACT

Being named an Edison Award winner is one of the highest honors…
July 19, 2021/by Martin IP Law Group

UNAUTHORIZED USE OF NCAA TRADEMARKS COULD HAVE YOU RIDING THE PINE

With the annual NCAA Basketball Tournaments just days away,…
March 18, 2021/by Martin IP Law Group
Social media post may forfeit copyright protection

SOCIAL MEDIA POST MAY FORFEIT COPYRIGHT PROTECTION

Posting your artwork or photographs to social media sites Instagram…
February 22, 2021/by Martin IP Law Group

BRANDING LESSON – Copying a famous mark could lead to an un-hoppy ending

Branding issues occur in almost every type of commercially available…
November 18, 2020/by Martin IP Law Group
BRANDING MISTAKES - Juicy Crab Owensboro

BRANDING MISTAKES – A JUICY TALE

A new seafood and sushi restaurant, The Juicy Crab in Owensboro,…
October 23, 2020/by Martin IP Law Group

THE RACE TO DEVELOP (AND PATENT) A COVID-19 VACCINE – How intellectual property rights may affect the production and distribution of a vaccine

As the country appears headed toward further closures and shutdowns…
September 18, 2020/by Martin IP Law Group

STREET ART – CAN I TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH?

Street Art is artwork that is displayed on buildings, streets,…
May 28, 2020/by Martin IP Law Group

ANOTHER REASON TO HATE TOM BRADY – HE’S PROACTIVE ABOUT PROTECTING HIS BRAND!

Tom Brady - He's the most hated player in the NFL, and possibly…
April 22, 2020/by Martin IP Law Group

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