If we could impart one piece of advice to every client who walks through our (proverbial) doors, it’s this: as business owners, you must always consider the legal considerations, as well as the business considerations of your endeavor. As lawyers, we admittedly try to simplify laws to be as black and white as possible for […]

Where do US Copyright laws currently stand in regards to AI? The current status is quite literally defined as “to be determined”, even by the United States Copyright Office.  After notable findings this summer, on August 30th, the Copyright Office has issued a notice stating that it is  seeking insight on “the use of copyrighted […]

Opinion Piece: Temperance and Wisdom As We Create IP In Business   Ongoing list of AI Copyright cases here-updated Nov. 8 2023 We’re standing in the midst of a precipice of pioneering a new technological advancement so “thorough”, it may be better described as a societal advancement. The world of WALL-E may not be far off. […]

(Listed in order of most recent to last)  As we ascertain the parameters of using AI as companies and creators; navigating both the ways in which we can work more efficiently and effectively with AI, but at the same time ensuring that we stay abreast of what the law states in terms of ownership, the […]

On Oct 30, 2023, President Joe Biden issued the United States Government’s first action regarding artificial intelligence regulations, the Safe, Secure, and Trustworth Artificial Intelligence” Executive Order. In what Biden calls a “landmark move….to  ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of AI.” Frankly, particularly in the world […]

In the same way that someone’s writings and photographs, that does not necessarily mean that the writer or photographer owns the book.  Copyright law is centered around rules formed by both contracts and copyrights.

Advising CEOs: Are There “Rembrandts In The Attic?” How could a company create a recurring net revenue increase of 3,300% in largely free cash flow? It is possible, and it’s been done multiple times; a model that can (and should) be replicated by small businesses. In the early 2000’s this was done by a CEO […]

As a savvy small business owner who wants to ensure your business thrives even during tough economic times, it’s crucial to stay on top of trends. Doing so is akin to having a secret weapon to create a strategy that can handle whatever the future throws at you. Crafting these type of strategic battle plans […]

Trademark before your rivals (a case study of DC v. Marvel)  Trademarking very clearly not only raises the value of a brand, but can be leveraged for monetization as well. So, it’s no wonder that businesses act decisively to bring both of these benefits to their companies. The key, however? Do so quickly– because your […]

Registering your intellectual property While registration isn’t required in order to gain some rights to the name/logo/slogan you want to use, you will not have rights you can monetize until you register with the USPTO. Upon use, the owner technically owns the trademark thanks to common-law protection, which safeguards it locally. For nationwide rights, trademark […]