What Companies Should Know about International Copyright Law
Marks Gray Dec 12, 2019 in Copyrights
Copyright protection assigns specific rights to its author as long as the work meets various criteria. The primary purpose of copyright protection is to encourage idea sharing and development. Copyright provides a framework for how relationships should work for everyone involved: copyright holders, content providers, and consumers of the content. With guidelines in place to benefit all parties, people have more incentives to share their creative works. When it comes to sharing work globally, the […]
Continue ReadingThe Trouble with Tom Brady’s Battle to Trademark ‘Tom Terrific’
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Dec 5, 2019 in Intellectual Property
Tom Brady’s attorneys recently filed a trademark application for the nickname ‘Tom Terrific,’ and the news quickly spurred backlash from fans of the New York Mets. You see, legendary Mets pitcher Tom Seaver was dubbed ‘Tom Terrific’ by the media long before Brady was ever even a Patriot. Moreover, it seems the athlete’s attempt to get ahead of the bad press has only led to more scrutiny – and a likely denial – of his […]
Continue ReadingLessons Learned at the International Trademark Association Leadership Meeting
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Nov 21, 2019 in Intellectual Property
From November 19th to the 22nd, I attended the International Trademark Association Leadership Meeting in Austin, Texas. There are 1500 individuals from all over the world gathered in Austin to network with clients, friends, and colleagues and to learn about the latest developments in anti-counterfeiting laws, steps being taken to control illicit trade activities in Free Trade Zones, and updates on trademark law in numerous countries. Two topics I found to be very interesting: the […]
Continue ReadingMarks Gray, P.A. Celebrates 120 Years Of Practicing Law
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Nov 14, 2019 in Intellectual Property
On Nov. 14th, the Marks Gray law firm celebrated 120 years of practicing law. This is an amazing feat considering the numerous challenges in the practice of law over that time frame, the changes in technology, and the number of lawyers that have practiced law at the firm. Richard Marks, who started practicing law in 1899, is credited as the founder of the law firm. He was later joined by his brother Sam Marks. Harry […]
Continue ReadingCopyright Contracts on Workplace Creations Stick – Even for Taylor Swift
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Nov 7, 2019 in Copyrights
Through every news and social platform, a quick search will yield limitless reports (and plenty of gossip) on Taylor Swift’s recent catalog purchase. The man who bought it for $300 million is the owner of her former label — and she is sickened. If there is anything to be learned from Swift’s copyright woes, her ordeal demonstrates the sticking power of copyright contracts on your creative work. According to copyright law, all transactions were officially […]
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