The Supreme Court of the United States recently agreed to hear a case that will help answer this question. The case involves a fabric designer who created and copyrighted a geometric pattern. The designer, Unicolors, Inc., states that popular retail store H&M...
A cease and desist letter is often the first step when another individual or business believes that you are infringing on their intellectual property protections, such as a trademark. Although these letters generally carry no legal weight on their own, they can be a...
The marketing ploy was enough to grab anyone’s attention. Lil Nas X teamed up with MSCHF to create a pair of sneakers that contained a drop of human blood. The sneakers, dubbed Satan Shoes, are based off of Nike’s Air Max 97s. The problem: Nike claims Lil Nas X and...
Depending on the type of intellectual property (IP) copyright, trademark or patents may help offer protection. The following 3 steps can help most businesses take the first steps towards protecting their IP. Step #1: Figure out the right type of protection and...
There are 5,000 to 6,000 patent cases filed in the United States every year. Although each case may vary slightly, a basic timeline for a patent litigation suit includes: Complaint. First, a complaint is generally filed. This stage may involve an injunction. Patent...