Copyright law protects many different types of original artistic expressions that are original to the creator and fixed in a tangible form. Artistic pieces like earrings, necklaces, broaches, rings, and bracelets may be protected by copyright law if there are original...
Month: January 2019
The Virtual Wall Preventing Legal Immigration
Greetings! Did you feel uncertain, frustrated, or overwhelmed by immigration matters last year? 2018 and 2017 have been years of immigration chaos and transformation. While the physical wall has yet to materialize, we face a virtual wall made of requests for evidence,...
Dance Moves – Can You Claim Copyright Infringement?
Written by Guest Author, Marks Gray Associate Logan McEwen The boundaries of copyright law are tested in an increasingly digital world, but digital arts can give a new perspective on old issues. Like the question: can you claim copyright infringement for a dance move?...
FAQ: My Petition is Approved – Now What?
Thankfully, after overcoming the RFEs and delays, we are getting approvals and every one is relieved. As we receive approvals, clients often asked, “What is next? Now what?” In this PDF guide, we share answers to the FAQs about your new status and related...
Tips for Business Owners: What to Do After Discovering Infringement of Your IP – Part 3: Take Legal Action
After discovering possible infringement of your copyrights or trademarks, you should consult with an intellectual property attorney who will offer guidance on possible legal action. Typically, there are two main steps: sending a cease-and-desist letter and then filing...
Webinar: Preparing for the 2019 H-1B Season
Thursday, January 31, 2019 2 – 3 pm Sign Up Now It's time to start planning for the 2019 H-1B Cap Season, the most uncertain to date. This webinar will break down: the fundamentals of today's H-1B cap process examples of current challenges, and tips for navigating...
Shareholder Tyler J. Oldenburg’s Verdict for the City of Lake City Affirmed
The appeal was from a verdict, dated September 23, 2017, arising from a case in which the plaintiff, America’s CNG, LLC, sued the City of Lake City claiming the City was in breach of contract. As a result of the alleged breach, the Plaintiff claimed it had incurred over $12,500,000.00 in damages.
Attorney Giselle Carson Appears on WJXT’s Morning Show
Giselle Carson appearing on WJXT News4Jax On Sunday, January 13th Giselle Carson appeared on WJXT’s Morning Show in a segment titled, The Year of the Women in Politics. Giselle shared her insight on the impact women have in politics. She also discussed two local...