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Happy Star Wars Day - May the Fourth Be with You
As if we need another reason to celebrate one of the most iconic films series of all time, it's officially Star Wars Day. May 4,...

David Baker
May 4, 20201 min read


Activision Blizzard wins HUMVEE case
After more than two years of litigation, the judge in the AM General v. Activision Blizzard case has ruled on the dueling motions for...

David Baker
Apr 12, 20201 min read


SCOTUS sides with pirates in copyright decision
Citing sovereign immunity, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of North Carolina and against videographer Frederick Allen who...

David Baker
Apr 11, 20201 min read


Shopping malls are a ghost town ... permanently?
As the Coronapocalypse continues to take its human toll with suffering and death as well as its psychological and emotional toll through...

David Baker
Apr 9, 20201 min read


Is ‘Mrs. Maisel’ a rip-off?
As reported earlier today by Newser, there may be trouble ahead for Amazon Studios over its television Series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,...

David Baker
Apr 7, 20201 min read


Katy Perry Wins 'Dark Horse' Appeal
Katy Perry wins ‘Dark Horse’ appeal Finding no “independently protectable” elements in the original song and siding with her on appeal,...

David Baker
Apr 3, 20201 min read


Do you read the Terms of Service before you use a website? Probably not. But, you should.
Believe it or not, those agreements you ignore every time you click on a new website or app (referred to as ‘terms of service’ or, more...

David Baker
Apr 1, 20201 min read


Social distancing has consequences
Are you in coronavirus lockdown?

David Baker
Mar 30, 20201 min read


NRA Sues California, Governor Newsom Over Gun Rights
On Friday, tthe National Rifle Association (NRA) joined individuals, retailers, and other gun rights groups in filing a federal lawsuit...

David Baker
Mar 29, 20201 min read


Coronavirus May Be Many Things, But It’s Almost Certainly Not a Registrable Trademark (in the U.S.)
Whether you or a loved one has contracted or been treated for it or you’re a college student whose Spring Break plans were derailed by it...

David Baker
Mar 27, 20202 min read


Will there be a WonderCon 2020? Probably not.
Will there be a WonderCon 2020 in Anaheim or not?

David Baker
Mar 23, 20201 min read


Pandemics aren't much fun, but you can have a lot of fun with Pandemic the board game
Coronavirus is not all fun and games, but Pandemic ...

David Baker
Mar 19, 20201 min read


Cybersecurity Tops List of Business Concerns
For the first time ever, cyber incidents were ranked as the top business risk globally in the 9th annual Allianz Risk Barometer. In a...

David Baker
Feb 11, 20201 min read


It Ain't San Diego Comic-Con, But it is in San Diego and Involves Plenty of Comic Books and Artists
Comparing itself to the behemoth that is San Diego Comic, Con, the San Diego Comic Fest bills itself as the friendly comic convention...

David Baker
Feb 7, 20201 min read


Huawei Sues Verizon for Patent Infringement
In yet one more example of the Chinese telecommunications giant’s ongoing battle with U.S. corporations, Huawei has filed suit against...

David Baker
Feb 6, 20201 min read


U.S. Chamber Releases Eighth Annual International IP Index
The U.S. Chamber has released its eighth annual International IP Index as intellectual property takes center stage in major trade talks....

David Baker
Feb 5, 20201 min read


Are They the Best Part of the Super Bowl?
Did you have a favorite? The Snickers Hole. Cheetos Fingers. The Car That Parked Itself. Baby Mr. Peanut. Super Bowl Monday Off. The...

David Baker
Feb 2, 20201 min read


Penn State Fights to Preserve Its Trademarks
Last summer, Penn State University filed suit against (now) 80-year-old Paul L. Parshall of Naples, Florida, who has suffered two strokes...

David Baker
Jan 30, 20201 min read


Movies Came in at No. 2
If I asked you what Americans considered their favorite way to relax in 2019, what would you say? Probably not "go to the library." ...

David Baker
Jan 29, 20201 min read


Sony Registers PS5 Trademark
With little fanfare and no official announcement, Sony has taken a big step towards the anticipated release of the next edition of its...

David Baker
Jan 28, 20201 min read
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