Everything You Need to Know About the EU’s Controversial New Copyright Law
On September 12, 2018 the European Union approved controversial amendments its Copyright Directive. The intent of the Copyright Directive is [...]
Fascinating Lessons From the Case of Mattel v. MGA/Barbie v. Bratz (Part II)
In Part I of this story [link to Part I], we talked about the infamous case where Barbie sued Bratz. [...]
Fascinating Lessons From the Case of Mattel v. MGA/Barbie v. Bratz (Part I)
Barbie is an icon. A fashion forward doll and the first of its kind marketed to American girls, Barbie is [...]
The Next Supreme Court Justice and the Future of US Intellectual Property Law
When Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement from the Supreme Court, people immediately became concerned about what his decision might [...]
3 Things Media Companies Need to Know About Protecting Their IP
If you take a look at Fast Company’s 2018 List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, you’ll notice something. Digital [...]
What You Need to Know About Invention Assignment Agreements
One way for a company to protect its intellectual property—such as trademarks, trade secrets and patents—is to require employees, consultants, [...]
A Case Study in GDPR Compliance: A New York Boutique
Let’s imagine a boutique in Chelsea, a chic Manhattan neighborhood. Let’s say that store gets 40% of sales from customers [...]
Preparing for GDPR Roll Out: What You Can (and Should) Do ASAP
On May 25, the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) goes into effect, and organizations and businesses must [...]
GDPR Compliance Becomes Law: Ready for May 25?
On May 25, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) becomes law in the European Union, vastly expanding the regulations that apply [...]
PPT: Intellectual Property Issues are Everywhere
SPOTTING IP ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS ATTORNEYS Pete Salsich III has been General Counsel for Coolfire Studios, LLC (an entertainment content [...]