In the ever-evolving landscape of the global economy, the concept of Intellectual Property (IP) stands as a cornerstone of innovation and wealth creation. Recent studies have shed light on its pivotal role, suggesting that IP contributes significantly to the financial prosperity of nations, with estimates indicating it accounts for over half of U.S. merchandise exports.…
DetailsCNBC: In the ever-evolving landscape of trademark law, a notable case has emerged, pitting the well-known grocery chain, Trader Joe’s, against a labor union representing its employees. This legal battle underscores the complexities of trademark infringement in the context of labor disputes and raises questions about the use of the legal system in commercial conflicts.…
DetailsInnovative Composition: “Vultures 1” and the “Hell of a Life” Interpolation Despite Ozzy Osbourne’s rejection of Kanye West’s request to sample “Iron Man” for his new collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign on “Vultures 1,” elements reminiscent of the Black Sabbath classic managed to resonate throughout the album. Rather than sampling “Iron Man” directly, “Vultures 1”…
DetailsFindlaw: In today’s digital era, platforms like TikTok have transformed the way we consume media, offering a space for creativity and connection. Originating from the Chinese app Musical.ly, TikTok has evolved into a global phenomenon, amassing over 3 billion downloads and a billion active users. Its content ranges from dance challenges to viral trends, making it…
DetailsIt is with sadness that we mark the passing of Ken Glaser. Ken was a personal mentor of mine and a major figure in the Dallas intellectual property law community. From Ken’s obituary as published in the Dallas Morning News: After graduating from Highland Park High School in 1958, Ken pursued higher education at the…
DetailsThere is no question that quality legal services can get expensive, and it is not surprising that trademark holders will often decide to save money by handling their trademarks themselves. While this approach can potentially work out for someone willing to put in the time and effort necessary to learn the trademark laws and regulations,…
DetailsThe Trademark Laws of the United States, codified at Title 15 of the United States Code, at Section 1051 forward, provide for protection of both registered and unregistered trademarks. While a federal trademark registration is not legally required in order to do business under a particular mark, a federal trademark registration provides the trademark owner…
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When patenting your product, disclosure is key according to patent attorney Ken Emanuelson. Read on to learn how getting to the heart of “inventive concepts” can prevent serious problems down the road. “We want a patent on our new product.” It’s often the case that a business will develop a new product and then contact…
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In Patents 101, we must first answer the question “is your product patentable?” Patent attorney Ken Emanuelson then discusses Title 35 of the United States Code on patentability, novelty, and obviousness. Most who are at all familiar with the Patent system know that you can’t secure a patent on something that is already known. That’s…
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