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PRACTICAL IP - The Public Domain
It (probably) isn’t what you think The "public domain" refers to a body of creative works, inventions, and knowledge that is not...

David Baker
Feb 124 min read
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NASA’s brand is about more than just space launches
The U.S. space administration puts considerable effort into enhancing its brand. Arguably, the story of the primary logo used by the...

David Baker
Jan 4, 20241 min read
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New Year, New Public Domain Entrants
Even Mickey Mouse isn't immune to the Public Domain. Yesterday, January 1, 2024, Mickey Mouse entered the "public domain" essentially...

David Baker
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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NY Times sues OpenAI over claims of AI copyright misuse
As you’ve probably already read, The New York Times has filed a civil lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft in Federal District Court in...

David Baker
Dec 27, 20233 min read
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Tolkien Estate Wins Copyright Lawsuit
In one of the least surprising court rulings of 2023, the estate of the late writer J.R.R. Tolkien and the entertainment and consumer...

David Baker
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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USPTO launches new trademark search engine
Unbeknownst to most people (including almost everyone who is not a trademark attorney otherwise known as “normal people”), the U.S Patent...

David Baker
Nov 30, 20232 min read
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Why let going out of business ruin your brand?
Even bankrupt brands can live on if the price is right How bankrupt brands like Forever 21 find new lives : NPR...

David Baker
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Sound off on the future of AI – The Copyright Office wants to hear from YOU!
Let it know what you think about AI model training, artist permission and compensation, infringement liability, and likeness or imitation...

David Baker
Oct 14, 20232 min read
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Mad Monster – It’s a party, not an energy drink
Monster Energy Loses Legal Battle Over "MAD MONSTER PARTY" Trademark In a recent decision, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)...

David Baker
Oct 10, 20233 min read
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$56,000,000 is reasonable, judge rules
A San Diego federal court judge upholds Stoen Brewing trademark verdict against Coors In a recent ruling, a federal judge in San Diego...

David Baker
Oct 6, 20231 min read
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PRACTICAL IP - The Public Domain
It (probably) isn’t what you think The "public domain" refers to a body of creative works, inventions, and knowledge that is not...

David Baker
Oct 3, 20234 min read
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Fables free for all
He couldn’t afford litigation, so creator Bill Willingham put Fables in the public domain In an unexpected twist, Bill Willingham, the...

David Baker
Sep 30, 20232 min read
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Ravensburger magically releases Lorcana at GenCon 2023 despite IP infringement lawsuit
Competitor Upper Deck has filed suit and tried to prevent the release In a fascinating legal battle that has caught the attention of the...

David Baker
Sep 21, 20237 min read
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Slurpee Rebrands
7-Eleven's Slurpee gets new cup design If you’ve visited a 7-Eleven, then you’re almost certainly familiar with the Slurpee. The Irving,...

David Baker
Jun 12, 20234 min read
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UK announces Warhammer stamps
British geeks ecstatic over recognition of favorite fantasy wargames In the U.S., we’re well-acquainted with toys, games, and hobbies...

David Baker
Jun 10, 20234 min read
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Don’t tell, Frodo. It’ll just upset him.
There’s another “Lord of the Rings” lawsuit on file. [INSERT CLICHED JOKE ABOUT GOLLUM AND PRECIOUS HERE] The fellowship of the ring...

David Baker
Jun 1, 20235 min read
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Goodbye, Punisher
Marvel offs one of its most popular (and controversial) characters "The Punisher is no more." In the face of mounting controversy and...

David Baker
May 27, 20235 min read
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Wouldn’t a Simple D20 Roll Have Been Easier?
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...

David Baker
Jan 30, 20234 min read
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Infringement? Or just depressing?
Yesterday was election day in the U.S. and the outcome seems to have surprised everyone and surprised no one all at the same time....

David Baker
Nov 9, 20222 min read
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Fortnite trick-or-treaters free to dance through Halloween
Just in time for Halloween, judge rules Fortnite dance moves do not infringe copyright A federal district court judge sitting in the...

David Baker
Oct 28, 20223 min read
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