On the original Star Trek series, actor Lenoard Nimoy actually created many of the best-loved traits of his character, Mr. Spock,...

The U.S. space administration puts considerable effort into enhancing its brand. Arguably, the story of the primary logo used by the...

Even Mickey Mouse isn't immune to the Public Domain. Yesterday, January 1, 2024, Mickey Mouse entered the "public domain" essentially...

Reports of the demise of San Diego Comic Con (as the following photos may attest) were greatly exaggerated. And while it certainly wasn't...

There’s another “Lord of the Rings” lawsuit on file. [INSERT CLICHED JOKE ABOUT GOLLUM AND PRECIOUS HERE] The fellowship of the ring...

Marvel offs one of its most popular (and controversial) characters "The Punisher is no more." In the face of mounting controversy and...

Dungeons & Dragons fans worry over licensing rights to the popular RPG Did you play Dungeons & Dragons as a kid? If you did, then there’s...

In a move that surprised no one but finally acknowledges the widespread use of the Internet for trademark filings, the United States...

BTW, he also hates the movies and television series that have been made based on his comic books. But there’s no definitive word on...

After a three year pandemic absence, San Diego Comic con returned live and in person to the San Diego Convention Center in July. For the...

As the Russian war against its former subject and now neighbor, Ukraine, entering its seventh month of bloody fighting, the Russian...

It seems like we’ve been reporting on this case for years. And it seems like we’ve been reporting on this case for years because we have...

IP LAW FUNDAMENTALS Fair use isn't what most people think it is. Ask someone about the doctrine of "fair use" and they're most likely to...

Those of you who enjoyed Franken Berry, Count Chocula, Boo-Berry and Fruit Brute are in luck. These monster themed cereals are returning...

Today marks the long-awaited return of one of my favorite weeks of the year. Today is Day One (more accurately, Preview night) of the...

In today’s story, Winnie the Pooh is no longer scheming ways to get Rabbit’s stockpiled honey. Today, Pooh is an ax wielding mass...

Late last month, a federal court ruled that Dairy Queen cannot stop W.B. Mason Co from selling "Blizzard" bottled spring water even...

While most of us were distracted by the U.S. Supreme Court making some questionable rulings on states’ rights regarding restrictions on...

The Nice International Classification System is a critical requirement for every trademark registration. When a trademark owner applies...

Why should this San Diego Comic-Con be any different? When it comes to comic book conventions, there is one truism that covers them all –...