Parody can be powerful. It can clarify a subtle point. It can highlight something about our society. It can speak truth to power. As a result, parody has special protections under American law. For example, Americans have a First Amendment right to make fun of...
In 2021, Facebook rebranded itself as part of a new organization, Meta Platforms Inc., or "Meta." It is now valued at over $450 billion. It may not be allowed to continue using its new name, however, if the founders of MetaX LLC have their way in court. When companies...
Whether you’re an inventor, involved in research and development, or simply a sports fan, here’s a juicy story about intellectual property litigation and Major League Baseball. Nationally prominent sports psychologist and throwing coach Tom House had to take a...
Entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes and types must vigilantly protect their intellectual property. A brand, invention or creative work can be the basis of an entire business plan and if it becomes vulnerable to competitors, the business could face market loss and...
In today’s online world, strong commercial domain names are critical to your brand and for many businesses during this economic downturn, online sales are keeping the wheels turning. More and more commonly, a company’s internet presence is its only storefront....
