– Derek Allen, Attorney –
As the number of Americans with tattoos increases, it appears that tattoo-related litigation is increasing as well. Most recently, tattoo artist Chris Escobedo sued video gamemaker THQ because THQ’s game, UFC Undisputed 3, features UFC fighter Carlos Condit, as well as the giant lion that Escobedo tattooed on Condit’s
This very unique storefront exterior (located a block away from the best hotdog place ever) reminds me of how the appearance of a retail store exterior is not only potentially subject to copyright protection, but can serve as a service mark too, provided it is distinctive and indicates the source of the provided services.
–Catlan McCurdy, Attorney
Copycat dress from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (left)
and Alexander McQueen dress (right)
Warner Brothers certainly could have afforded to buy
an authentic Alexander McQueen rather than copying.
As the year draws to an end and newly elected members of Congress celebrate over mimosas this morning, I thought we’d check
After months of debates, worn out talking points, and a seemingly endless barrage of ads, election day is finally here! I’m hoping this post serves as a reminder to get out and vote today.
Campaigns these days are not without their intellectual property feats and blunders. There are the buttons; the slogans – purposeful and
The fashion industry has been in the news lately with respect to intellectual property issues. There was the recent landmark Second Circuit decision reversing the district court’s extreme curtailing of color trademarks in the fashion industry. Louboutin S.A. v. Yves Saint Laurent America Holding, Inc., 11-3303-cv (September 5, 2012). Specifically, the Second Circuit declined
As promised, here are some further thoughts, lessons learned, and remaining unanswered questions concerning the recent and long-anticipated decision of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Christian Louboutin S.A. v. Yves Saint Laurent Am. Holding, Inc.
Lessons Learned for Marketing Types:
It was too hard for me to avoid snapping this quick photo while grabbing a tasty bag of cheese corn from the “Nuts on Clark” vendor (to better enjoy waiting for a flight out of Chicago’s O’Hare airport recently), and I trust you see what caught my eye (in the lower right corner
Blake Shelton is a brilliant marketer. Whether or not country music speaks to you, for anyone who attended his concert at the Minnesota State Fair this past weekend, it would be hard to deny the chemistry he perfected with his audience. I’ve never witnessed a better concert from the perspective of the storytelling used to
I am a huge fan of Banksy, the faceless graffiti artist from Great Britain with a wry sense of humor and an affinity for social commentary. Before I was introduced to Banksy and other graffiti artists, “graffiti” was merely unattractive gobbledygook resembling children’s handwriting spray-painted on walls, bridges, stop signs, and train cars. But Banksy
–Catlan McCurdy, Attorney
Earlier this spring, I discussed copyright liability for Pinterest users, anticipating that the debate would continue into the summer. But concerns over pinning copyrighted material has petered out faster than the public’s interest in Tom Cruise, and after attending a fantastic Social Media and Law panel discussion on Tuesday, I’m wondering