The copyright for a tattoo design is often owned by the artist. But once that design is inked on the body, does that artist own the copyright of that image, too? In the popular NBA 2K video game series, players such as LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kenyon Martin, and...
Year: 2017
Giselle Spoke at the HR Executive Roundtable
Giselle was honored to speak at the HR Executive Roundtable about “Untapped Talent: Discovering Fresh New Ways to Diversify and Strengthen your Workforce.” The speakers shared new insights on sources of talent in our community and creative strategies for attracting...
USE IT OR LOSE IT! Consistency in the Use of Your Trademark – Why Is It Important
It is not enough to just register your trademark. You must use it – or lose it. To maintain trademark rights, your trademark must be continuously used in commerce. The mark must appear prominently and consistently on labels or packages of goods and on all marketing...
Is Flipping the Bird Disorderly Conduct or Protected Speech?
In August of 2014, pastor John Berry asked teachers attending his service to stand and be recognized, and he requested that the congregation pray for their success in the upcoming school year. One church member, homeschooling father David Justin Freeman, did not...
Who Should Receive a Copy of My Estate Plan?
After clients have executed all their estate planning documents, a couple of the most common questions we receive are: “Where do I keep them?” and “Should I give a copy of all of this to my family?” These seem like innocuous questions, but there are important issues...
Shareholder Susan S. Erdelyi to speak at Florida Law Alliance Fall Employment Law Conference
Marks Gray employment attorney, Susan S. Erdelyi will speak at the Florida Law Alliance Fall Employment Law Conference in Fort Lauderdale on November 10, 2017. Ms. Erdelyi will join Michael Farrell, Esq., Miami District Director of the EEOC, to present Recent Changes...
Shareholder Giselle Carson Completes Kona Ironman
Marks Gray is proud to announce Shareholder Giselle Carson completed the Kona Ironman on Saturday, October 14th in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. This is Ms. Carson's fifth Ironman. Ms. Carson shares why she is committed to triathlons, fitness and growing her...
Shareholder Edward L. Birk Launches a New Blog
Marks Gray, P.A. is pleased to announce attorney Edward L. Birk recently launched a new blog, Media and First Amendment Law. Mr. Birk is a thought leader and frequent speaker on first amendment law. In his first blog installments he discusses; The Difference Between...