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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


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


Even Montana isn't immune to trademark disputes
Montana Coffee Traders and Ghost Town Coffee Roasters are at odds Two Montana coffee businesses are hoping to move on from a trademark...

David Baker
Dec 28, 20231 min read


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


E3 is dead. Long live videogaming.
The death of E3 marks the end of an era in gaming. Once the unrivaled showcase for the industry, it's now officially laid to rest after...

David Baker
Dec 20, 20233 min read


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


“I’m (still) lovin’ it” after 20 years.
Do you go to McDonald’s? I’ll confess that I like their coffee (and I like the price of their coffee even more), but I very rarely eat...

David Baker
Dec 8, 20233 min read


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


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


Practical IP. AI – Is it worth the fear?
Ask anyone what they think about artificial intelligence (“AI”) and its potential impact on our daily lives and they will, eventually,...

David Baker
Nov 10, 20233 min read


How do you think AI will end Humanity?
If you play your cards right, you might not only win the “how AI will destroy humanity” contest, but you might be able to ink a lucrative...

David Baker
Oct 28, 20231 min read


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


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


$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


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


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


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


Monsters & Mortals Not to Be Confused with Monster Energy Drinks
TTAB allows federal registration for computer game despite opposition. In a recent trademark dispute that has significant implications...

David Baker
Aug 30, 20232 min read


PRACTICAL IP. World Intellectual Property Organization (aka WIPO)
There is no international IP police force, but WIPO is a step in the right direction. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)...

David Baker
Aug 27, 20232 min read


California Takes Lead on Website Accessibility Standards
In a significant development this summer, the California Assembly's Judiciary Committee shook up the legal landscape for businesses with...

David Baker
Aug 26, 20233 min read
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