In a recent decision, Cariou v. Prince1, the Second Circuit held that 25 works of appropriation art that incorporated original […]

Business owners should be advised that a license is required for any public performance of music. Some owners are unknowingly […]

A recent decision from the Southern District of New York demonstrates the importance of pleading sufficient factual allegations in a […]

As demonstrated by a recent lawsuit filed by a carpet manufacturer against chocolate-giant Hershey, one has to ask how far […]

On January 9, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court in Already, LLC v. Nike, Inc. unanimously ruled that Already could not […]

As everyone shops for toys this holiday season, many have encountered counterfeits that are strikingly similar at first glance, but […]

In an important decision for the entertainment industry, the Second Circuit held that a claim under state law for breach […]

In a decision that is captivating the fashion industry, the Second Circuit held that a single color can serve as […]

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will once again host its annual National Trademark […]

What is a gTLD? gTLDs are generic top-level domains similar to .com, .net or .org. The current system has 24 […]

Google’s AdWords is a powerful advertising platform. But what happens when a competitor bids on your trademark, or slips your […]