Imagine that you were sued for copyright infringement, yet above all odds, you managed to prevail on the merits. Your case went up to the Supreme Court, it found for you, and you have emerged successful. Yet, you are stuck footing the bill to defend yourself against a claim that…
Given the internet is a multi-faceted environment, how can someone monitor his or her copyrighted content on the web? The internet has been called the “wild west” and yields limited regulations requiring lots of research, practice, and guidance to properly navigate its pathways. While self-tracking mechanisms can work in limited…
Now, that we know that Content ID exists, shouldn’t all online companies be held to that standard? As it currently stands, the law posits “not quite.” So, what standards are they held to? Surely, online content providers must take some reasonable measure to protect the copyrights of others. If not,…
We have discussed protecting someone’s image using the right of publicity, right to privacy, and the privacy laws that protect biometrics. Yet, images are first and foremost images. So, certain rights exist for the protection of images. Firstly, it includes copyright laws. An ongoing trend is how individuals, famous and…
For any business entrepreneur, intellectual property is key. How will a business build value if not through protecting its valuable assets? Thus, intellectual property is something that needs to be protected. This is the purpose of trademark law, which allows to register and protect trademarks. So, what types of marks…
In the future, drones may be a commonplace since businesses are using drones for commercial purposes, and individuals are flying drones as a hobby. You may wonder about your privacy with all those eyes in the sky. Drones that can go about, without giving you a way to stop them.…
Where are the limits of copyright? Copyright in general is limited to those new and original works, fixed in a tangible medium. In regards to computer programs, they are also considered literary works for the purposes of copyright law, and so, it could be argued that the language of a…
Trademarks and branding are an important part of any business organization. They build the organization’s reputation in providing a product or service. In late January, the Fine Brothers, had made an attempt to begin a new business venture in licensing their trademarks and intellectual property to create a larger media…
Trademarks are a vital part of how your business is branded and how you appeal to clients and consumers. What about those trademarks that push the boundaries on what is socially acceptable? Generally, the government may not protect those marks that are beyond what is socially acceptable. What is socially…
In general, trademarks are marks that are associated with a particular brand. Examples of trademarks include the golden arches for McDonald’s and the mermaid for Starbucks. Trademarks are important to businesses because they distinguish the business from its competitors. Businesses use these marks in marketing to gain consumer attention. Once…