Copyright Act, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Issues, Open Source
The open source software (“OSS”) revolution affects most software applications. A 2015 survey found that 78% of the companies questioned ran their operations on OSS. [1] / Its expanded inclusion has resulted in great savings in time and money in the creation of...
Disparagement, First Amendment, Lanham Act, Trademark Infringement
To update my earlier blog [Blog] concerning whether Section 2 (a) of the Lanham Act, 1946, which restricts federal registration of trademarks found to be scandalous or disparaging, will withstand challenges to its constitutionality, the Redskins...
Copyright Infringement, Copyright Issues
Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant and Jimmy Page remain defendants in a copyright infringement case brought on behalf of the estate of guitarist Randy California. If the case moves forward, the trial is set for May 10, 2016. The California estate alleges that...
Disparagement, First Amendment, Lanham Act, Trademarks
Section 2 (a) of the Lanham Act, 1946, 15 U.S.C. Sec. 2 (a), which restricts the registration of trademarks found by the USPTO to be scandalous or disparaging, was determined to be unconstitutional on the basis of the First Amendment by the Court of Appeals for...
Logos, Service Marks, Trademarks
In a recent blog, Larry Bodine, a web and marketing guru, offers great advice to business owners when choosing the “look” of their logo/trademark. He provides information as to how some large companies came to adopt their famous marks, their investment...