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1/21/2026 2:34:48 PM

What In‑House Counsel Should Ask Before Approving an Influencer Campaign

By Laura Lamansky

Influencer marketing can be an incredibly effective driver of brand awareness, but it also carries real legal risk. As in‑house counsel,...

1/16/2026 2:33:21 PM

Don’t Close the Deal Without an IP Check

By Laura Lamansky

When companies evaluate a potential acquisition, investment, partnership, or merger, intellectual property (IP) often becomes one of the...

11/24/2025 3:02:10 PM

Copyright or Confidential? How to Choose Between Database Registration and Trade Secrets

By Laura Lamansky

Introduction Databases are critical business assets. They store customer information, pricing models, proprietary research, and analytics...

11/17/2025 9:59:35 PM

Consent to Register: Smart Strategy or Risky Move for Your Brand?

By Laura Lamansky

A common roadblock your trademark application may hit is a Section 2(d) likelihood of confusion refusal at the U.S. Patent and Trademark...

11/13/2025 4:15:46 PM

Trust a Farmer to "Do the Right Thing"!

By David Crass

As reported recently in Dairy News Today, a recent consumer research study revealed that 79% of Americans surveyed trust a farmer to “do...

11/12/2025 1:50:21 PM

Avoid Costly Mistakes: Why Every Business Should Do a Trademark Search Before Choosing a Brand Name

By Laura Lamansky

Selecting a brand name or logo is one of the most exciting steps in building your business identity. But skipping a trademark search can...

10/31/2025 1:28:14 PM

Your Trademark, Their Domain: Why UDRP Matters

By Laura Lamansky

In today’s digital marketplace, domain names are more than just technical identifiers. They are critical brand assets that can influence...

10/16/2025 6:08:09 PM

Collaborating on Copyright: How to Manage Joint Ownership Effectively

By Laura Lamansky

In an era of collaborative creativity, whether in tech, media, entertainment, or academia, joint authorship of copyrightable works is...

10/9/2025 2:11:27 PM

Joint Trademark Ownership: Strategic Collaboration or Legal Minefield?

By Laura Lamansky

In today’s interconnected business landscape, collaboration is often key to innovation and market expansion. One such collaborative...

9/26/2025 1:35:16 PM

Do You Need a Music License for Your Business? Understanding Performing Rights Organizations

By Laura Lamansky

Whether it’s background music in a boutique or live entertainment in a restaurant, music can elevate the customer experience. But for...

9/22/2025 4:00:27 PM

The Screwworm Threat: A Growing Risk to U.S. Cattle and Dairy Producers

By David Crass

As the livestock industry manages its way through H5N1, the recent confirmation of New World screwworm (NWS) in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo...

9/18/2025 6:33:39 PM

Using AI? Here’s When to Lawyer Up

By Laura Lamansky

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses operate, from automating customer service to optimizing supply chains and...

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What In‑House Counsel Should Ask Before Approving an Influencer Campaign

Don’t Close the Deal Without an IP Check

Copyright or Confidential? How to Choose Between Database Registration and Trade Secrets

Consent to Register: Smart Strategy or Risky Move for Your Brand?

Trust a Farmer to "Do the Right Thing"!

Avoid Costly Mistakes: Why Every Business Should Do a Trademark Search Before Choosing a Brand Name

Your Trademark, Their Domain: Why UDRP Matters

Collaborating on Copyright: How to Manage Joint Ownership Effectively

Joint Trademark Ownership: Strategic Collaboration or Legal Minefield?

Do You Need a Music License for Your Business? Understanding Performing Rights Organizations

The Screwworm Threat: A Growing Risk to U.S. Cattle and Dairy Producers

Using AI? Here’s When to Lawyer Up