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Defendant Tattoo Artist Prevails in Miles Davis Tattoo Suit

By Jeffrey Peterson

It's always great when your two passions collide. For me in this instance it's my love of jazz and my career in IP law. In the case,...

12/30/2025 3:15:54 PM

2025 Patent Licensing Decisions: Lessons Learned

By Jeffrey Peterson

As we close 2025, several Federal Circuit decisions shaped the landscape of patent licensing, with implications for businesses navigating...

12/29/2025 3:46:03 PM

Fastcase v. Alexi Technologies: Why This Case Matters for Data Licensing in the Age of AI

By Jeffrey Peterson

A recent dispute between Fastcase, Inc. and Alexi Technologies, Inc. has captured attention in the legal tech space. At issue is whether...

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...

11/12/2025 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...

10/15/2025 6:22:13 PM

Fair Use May Shield LLM Training Using Copyrighted Materials, But Output Infringement Likely Is the Next (Better?) Battleground

By Aaron Nodolf

To date, most efforts to challenge what LLMs like GPT-5, Claude, Llama, Grok, and Gemini, among others, are doing with copyrighted...

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...

9/18/2025 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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Defendant Tattoo Artist Prevails in Miles Davis Tattoo Suit

2025 Patent Licensing Decisions: Lessons Learned

Fastcase v. Alexi Technologies: Why This Case Matters for Data Licensing in the Age of AI

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

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

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

Fair Use May Shield LLM Training Using Copyrighted Materials, But Output Infringement Likely Is the Next (Better?) Battleground

Joint Trademark Ownership: Strategic Collaboration or Legal Minefield?

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

Using AI? Here’s When to Lawyer Up