Thanks to a recent court decision, we’re looking at some big changes in online copyright law. A 9th Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled that you need to consider fair use before sending a DMCA copyright takedown notice. What does this mean for copyright holders and users of online media?
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Does Your Website Have to Be ADA Compliant?
September 8, 2015
The news continues to heat up around ADA compliance for websites. Does your website have to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act? And if so, what do you have to do?
Product Trademark Tip: Don’t Use an Ingredient in the Brand Name
September 1, 2015
If you want to establish a strong, protectable brand for your product, here’s an easy-to follow trademark tip: don’t use the word for an ingredient in the brand name. A recent case in the Federal Circuit, In re Trivita, Inc., illustrates this point.
Can You Sue A Co-Owner of Your Trademark?
August 25, 2015
Trademark law is the best. Don’t believe it? Well, a recent Federal court case dealt with a dispute over the trademark GET THE LED OUT, a Led Zeppein tribute band. Strike that…according to the court documents, that should be “one of the greatest tribute bands in the history of the modern rock era”. The court notes that the band played live in Philadelphia and West Chester, Pennsylvania. The modern rock era is truly a thing to behold. (OK, that was an unfair slam. Their website clearly shows that they play all over the place, and I’ve seen Led Zeppelin tribute…
