By Megan St. Ledger | In trademark law, the most basic test of ownership is priority of use, and the trademark concept of “tacking” to determine priority is taking center […]
No Backsies? US Supreme Court to Review Trademark & Tacking Read More »
By Christopher Matteodo | It seems like craft beer is everywhere. The number of operating breweries in the US in 2013 totaled 2,822, with 2,768 considered craft breweries. This represents
Cheers? Not So Fast When It Comes To Opening A Brewery Read More »
By Joshua Celeste | One of the most frequent conversations I have with clients attempting to start a new venture, development or project is “How do I raise capital?” How to
Securing Equity Capital To Create A Business Enterprise Read More »
By Roger W. Hood | In a new rule published this month that will take effect on January 1, 2015, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will expand its reporting
OSHA Expands Reporting & Exemptions in 2015 Read More »
By Megan St. Ledger | Employers have an interest in investigating job applicants, and in many industries, criminal background checks and/or drugs tests are a common part of the application
Sorry, Unpopular Bosses: You Can’t Force Employees To Be Your Facebook “Friends” Read More »
By Gregory W. McIntosh | In today’s fast-driven world where work time and personal time often blur into one, companies face a wealth of employment law standards that, in theory,
Pay Day USA: Are You Unintentionally Violating FLSA? Read More »
By Tyler T. Ray | As I was driving to Bryant University last month to judge six finalists in Bryant’s New Venture Competition, Steve Miller came blasting over the airwaves
Take the Money and Run: Business Plan is Blueprint for Success Read More »
TV and Internet remain fascinating business sectors. Mostly because the legal fights tend to center on content-providers refusing to give consumers precisely what they want. Take Aereo, for example. (I’ve
The Perils of Disruptive Technology: Clash of Courts, Consumers and Content Read More »
By Megan St. Ledger | Copyright law protects “original works of authorship,” including pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works” which include two- and three-dimensional works of fine, graphic, and applied art.
You Can’t Copyright That: Pharaoh Did It First Read More »
By Megan St. Ledger | Successful branding strategies rely on trademarks to protect a company’s product names and logos. But as a company expands its product lines, additional registrations may be needed to secure the full protection afforded by trademark laws.
From Sporting Events to Snuggies: The Importance of Updating Your Trademarks Read More »
