Students are increasingly running into issues where they create innovations while as a student at a University and the University has a policy in place stating that the creations belong to them, or partially belong to them. This is a serious issue that is taking away from the creations of our youth and Caleb Carr […]
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Do I Need Intellectual Property Protection?
Intellectual property law has been around for well over two hundred years. It has been added to and rewritten in efforts to keep up with the changing times. The internet forever changed the way material is published. To protect your original works, you need intellectual property protection. The good news is that it may be […]
What is Intellectual Property?
If someone asked you about Intellectual Property, would you know what they were talking about? Would you think it was a smartly built house? Maybe one of those smart phones? You would be wrong if those were your guesses. Intellectual property has to do with creations of the mind. A painting by Van Gogh would […]
Disney And Intellectual Property Rights
Disney is one of the most recognized and loved names in the world. Going to Disney World or Disneyland is every child’s dream. They can see all their favorite characters like Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Cinderella, Snow White, Peter Pan and more. Yes, Disney knows how to create a fantasy world for children. Even when […]
3 Funny Intellectual Property Lawsuits
In the food industry, intellectual property is extremely important because your brand and its appearance is what sells your product. You never want to “look” like your competition. Trademarks, symbols, mascots, even fonts and colors and packaging materials — all these and more fall under category of law called intellectual property. Here are three interesting and […]
Interesting Famous Intellectual Property Disputes
Intellectual Property… You know that wonderful system that aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish. It’s supposed to be a ‘feel good’ approach to knowing that you’re covered and no one can take advantage of your priceless and genuinely unique inventions. The laws behind IP are a bit more precise […]
Infringement Lawsuit Over a Paper Bag!
Here is an interesting piece of news about two companies using paper bags for advertisements. It all started when a Georgia law firm started distributing brown paper bags which can be used to carry beer cans. This firm deals with drunk driving incidents and probably gave out paper bags for beer cans as a calling […]
Shark Tank: Scottevest Controversy Leads to Dropping of Clause
If you have not watched the TV Show “Shark Tank”, it is a show where small business entrepreneurs and inventors go to appear on TV to “be discovered”. This led Scott Jordan, the inventor of TEC (Technology Enabled Clothing) to appear on the show. But there was a nasty little clause in the agreement to […]
The Unionization of NCAA Players
What could the possible unionization of NCAA players possibly mean to a patent, copyright and trademark legal firm in Florida? It may sound strange, but perhaps quite a lot. Right now, this article is pretty speculative in terms of what the future may hold, but knowing that major changes may be in the works for […]
Holograms, Michael Jackson and Cirque De Soleil
In 1991, Natalie Cole made headline news when she recorded the song “Unforgettable” along with her father, who had passed away years before. He was not only on the sound track, but with the advances in technology, was present in the video as well. It’s now 2014 and technology has continued to advance in the […]
