If you run a website, social network, or any kind of platform where users can upload or share content — artwork, videos, music, or anything else — you might be wondering: Am I legally responsible[…]
When a company stops using a brand, the law does not allow that company to indefinitely block others from using it. In the United States, trademark rights exist to protect active commercial use, not to[…]
The regulatory landscape for hemp and CBD products has grown more complex following the recent enactment of a federal ban targeting intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. While the 2018 Farm Bill had opened the door for hemp’s[…]
The perfume world is full of creativity, luxury, and competition—but it’s also filled with confusion. If you’ve ever walked into a store or browsed online and seen perfumes labeled “similar to” or “inspired by” major[…]
As the U.S. federal government experiences a lapse in funding, many agencies have adjusted or suspended operations. Below is an update on how the shutdown affects trademark and copyright filings. Trademark Filings – USPTO Remains Open and Fully Operational[…]
The short answer: most likely no — at least not without permission. The Right of Publicity After Death The right of publicity protects a person’s name, likeness, nickname, pseudonym, voice, signature, and otheridentifying traits from[…]
In a sharply divided opinion issued on August 26, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) vacated and remanded the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (TTAB) refusal to register Erik Brunetti’s[…]
When you think of copyright, you probably imagine protecting your creative work—stories, artwork, music, maybe even your website. But it’s important to know that not everything can be copyrighted. One of the most common misconceptions is[…]
If you’ve designed a logo with Canva, you might be wondering whether you can legally trademark it. This is a great question because while Canva makes design accessible, the platform has specific Terms of Use that affect[…]
A California federal judge has issued a groundbreaking decision in the copyright lawsuit brought by authors against Anthropic, the AI company behind Claude. This ruling is one of the most detailed and consequential to date[…]
