The Rise of Esports and the Growing Role of Intellectual Property 

by Daniel Ross | Dec 8, 2023 | Intellectual Property, Trademark Law

Esports have been a driving force behind the growth of the gaming industry and the online economy in general for over a decade by now. For the uninitiated: Esports is the term for competitive video games, including many elements familiar to traditional sports:...

Top 5 Reasons to Register Your Copyright

by Joe Vesper | Jun 24, 2021 | Business Formation & Development, Intellectual Property

A copyright is a type of intellectual property. It protects works of art and expression such as, photographs, paintings, drawings, musical compositions, recordings, computer programs, videogames, sculptures, books, movies, and much more. Copyright protection exists at...

Parody, Satire, and “Fair Use”

by Joe Vesper | Jun 9, 2021 | Intellectual Property

Comedians, writers, YouTubers, and moviemakers are known for their hilarious and entertaining spoofs. Spaceballs (Star Wars), Scary Movie (Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer), and Amish Paradise (Gangsta’s Paradise), are all great examples. In legal terms, these...

5 More Trademark Application Mistakes to Avoid

by Joe Vesper | May 19, 2021 | General Practice, Intellectual Property, Trademark Law

As we discussed in our previous post, it can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to register a trademark. If you make a mistake on the application, it might be amendable, in which case you are lucky and it will only waste time. However, if it is an unamendable...

Top 5 Trademark Application Mistakes to Avoid

by Joe Vesper | May 5, 2021 | General Practice, Intellectual Property, Trademark Law

It can cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars to register a trademark. If you make a mistake on the application, it might be amendable, in which case you are lucky and it will only waste time. However, if it is an unamendable mistake, it will not only cost you time...

How Long Does Your Intellectual Property Last?

by Virteom | Mar 16, 2021 | Intellectual Property

Intellectual property covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Companies and inventors alike protect their intellectual property. It is equally important to understand if someone else’s intellectual property is protected before using that...