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A New Way to Settle Copyright Disputes

August, 22nd, 2022

By: Jasmine B. Gratton, Matthew U. Silfin The U.S. Copyright Office has recently started reviewing claims at the new Copyright Claims Board (CCB). After some delay, the first claim was filed on June 16, 2022, [Read More…]

You Can Protect Product Design With Trademarks (And Other IP)

March, 30th, 2022

By Stephen Ball A product’s design can act as a source indicator just like a logo or tagline and can be protected as a trademark. Think of the iconic shape of the Coca-Cola bottle or [Read More…]

Buyers Beware: Best Practices for Shopping Online During the Holiday Season

December, 12th, 2019

By Lauren C. Matturri The holiday shopping season is in full effect and more people than ever are making purchases online rather than in stores. Because of this, consumers need to be more vigilant when [Read More…]

Can AI Reshape the Landscape of IP?

August, 16th, 2019

By Victor P. Lin Back in the early 1960s, an American animated series called The Jetsons presented audiences a glimpse of how life may be in the future.  The show has accurately predicted – or [Read More…]

Whose Photo Is It Anyway? Image Ownership on Instagram

April, 3rd, 2019

By Lauren C. Matturri Imagine taking a selfie, you post it on your public Instagram and tag the location.  The location is the Vessel in Hudson Yards. You go on with your week then see [Read More…]

Copyright Expiration Takes New Works to Public Domain

January, 4th, 2019

By Robert D. Keeler Amidst the clinking of champagne glasses at midnight on January 1, 2019, copyrights will experience a mass expiration for the first time in 20 years. Anyone will be free to use, [Read More…]

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