Copyrighting a Skyline: Two Sample Cases
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Oct 25, 2018 in Copyrights
You may not be surprised to learn that you cannot copyright a skyline. However, you can certainly copyright photographs that are taken of that skyline. If someone takes your image without your permission and uses it, you may have grounds for a copyright infringement lawsuit. But copyright law is complex, so how you approach your lawsuit can make a huge difference. Here are two real cases involving skyline photographs – with opposite outcomes. Case One: […]
Continue ReadingScandalous Trademarks: The Government Strikes Back
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Oct 18, 2018 in Intellectual Property
Back in March of this year, I wrote about Erik Brunetti successfully arguing to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit that he should be approved to register the mark “Fuct” for clothing items, in part because the provision under the Lanham Act preventing him from doing so was unconstitutional. In the Federal Circuit court’s written opinion, they agreed that the provision on immoral and scandalous marks did, in fact, violate free speech […]
Continue ReadingMarks Gray shareholder, Giselle Carson delivered the keynote speech at the 2018 Women of Influence Event. Her key message was: “Chaos is part of the journey.” She illustrated the importance of having a vivid goal, taking action, embracing challenges, and finding inspiration to successfully achieve our goals.
Continue ReadingTips for Business Owners: Document the Transfer, Assignment, or License of Your Copyrights
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Oct 11, 2018 in Copyrights
The second you create an original work, you own the copyright for that work. It does not need to be registered for you to have ownership. It is your intellectual property. But what if you want someone else to have control over the copyright? Or maybe you want to license some of the rights so someone else can use the asset? How does that work? Does the U.S. Copyright Office have some kind of special […]
Continue ReadingEllen Mazujian has joined our team as an Immigration Specialist. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, including working as an International Student Advisor at NYU, School of Engineering; an assistant paralegal at Fragomen law firm; and a program assistant at the Global Education Center at Montclair State University in New Jersey. Ellen’s remarkable work experience combined with her MA degree in International Studies, passion for immigration, and global interests will continue to enhance […]
Continue ReadingTips for Business Owners: Understand How Work Made for Hire Impacts Your Intellectual Property
Crystal Broughan, Intellectual Property Attorney Oct 4, 2018 in Copyrights
Understanding and maximizing your company’s intellectual property (IP) assets, which include trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, is crucial as you operate and expand your business. This knowledge will help you identify and pursue remedies if someone uses your IP assets without authorization. Your IP assets can also help establish the value of your company when taking out a loan, partnering with another company, or selling your business. Conduct an audit to determine what intellectual […]
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