Yes, There Really Is a Trademark Battle over “Kentucky” Going On
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Aug 27, 2021 in Intellectual Property
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You probably intuitively know that state names are closely intertwined with the universities and athletic teams that reside within them. It is also understandable that the state itself (the government) might want to use the state name for branding efforts. Because of this, one might assume that the overlap of marks is a given — and that both parties would approach it with generosity. Yet it seems that the University of Kentucky has taken a […]
Continue ReadingWelcome to my fourth in a series of posts promoting the publication of my new book: I-9 Verification Employment eGuide for HR professionals. This free guide covers everything that busy HR pros need to know to walk them through the I-9 verification process without running afoul of common problems. These blog posts are covering the first chapter of the book, “Top 10 Questions from Employers About I-9s.” So far, I have covered: 6 of the […]
Continue ReadingChecklist: What to Do When You Receive a Cease-and-Desist Letter
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Aug 19, 2021 in Basics of Intellectual Property
You just received a cease-and-desist letter from a law firm in New York accusing you of trademark and copyright infringement. Your anxiety spikes. What do you do? Consult this checklist of nine steps you should take to protect your business and personal assets: In spite of any inconvenience or how you may feel, do not ignore the cease-and-desist letter. Do not throw the cease-and-desist letter away. Read the letter thoroughly. Make sure you understand what […]
Continue ReadingMarks Gray is pleased to announce that 13 of our attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in all three categories: Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and Lawyer of the Year. Lawyer of the Year recipients: Edward L. Birk: Insurance Law Susan S. Erdelyi: Civil Rights Law Mary Bland Love: Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Best Lawyers recipients: Jeptha F. Barbour: Insurance Law, Litigation […]
Continue ReadingForm I-9: How, When and By Whom Does It Need to Be Completed
Giselle Carson Aug 13, 2021 in I-9 and E-Verify
This is my third in a series of posts promoting the publication of my new book: I-9 Verification Employment eGuide for HR professionals. This free guide covers everything that busy HR pros need to know to walk them through the I-9 verification process without running afoul of common problems. These blog posts cover the first chapter of the book, “Top 10 Questions from Employers About I-9s.” In the first post, I examined the top mistakes […]
Continue ReadingTikTok, Dance Creators, and Copyright Complications
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Aug 12, 2021 in Copyrights
Even if you do not have an account on TikTok, you have likely heard of the social media platform. After all, it became the most-downloaded app in 2020 after then-President Trump attempted to ban it. Users love the platform because of how easy it is for people to share short videos. One of the most popular genres of videos that people post is dance. In fact, quite a few users create their own dances and […]
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