David Baker
R.I.P. John Romita, Sr.
John Romita Sr. passed away this week. And comic book fans already miss him. As his millions of fans worldwide already know, Romita was a...
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David Baker
Jun 12, 20234 min read
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,...
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David Baker
Jun 10, 20234 min read
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...
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David Baker
Jun 3, 20233 min read
PRACTICAL IP - Is federal copyright registration worth the time and effort?
U.S. copyright registration can be obtained through the U.S. Copyright Office Copyright registration is an essential step for creators...
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David Baker
Jun 1, 20235 min read
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...
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David Baker
May 27, 20235 min read
Goodbye, Punisher
Marvel offs one of its most popular (and controversial) characters "The Punisher is no more." In the face of mounting controversy and...
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David Baker
May 2, 20232 min read
PRACTICAL IP – Are Embedded Hyperlinks Enforceable as a Contract?
Or can you just click away without regard for what you're clicking? In the U.S., terms embedded in a hyperlink can be enforceable as a...
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David Baker
Apr 28, 20232 min read
Comics publisher IDW struggles to survive
Long known for popular titles, the publisher has hit some hard times If you're a comic book reader, you know IDW. Teenage Mutant Ninja...
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David Baker
Apr 27, 20232 min read
Pepsi rebrands as PEPSI
The Cola Wars Continue I hope you’re sitting down. Without a cold beverage in hand. For the first time in fourteen years, Pepsi has...
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David Baker
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Can anyone own the TACO TUESDAY trademark?
Nope. Well, actually, yes. But it's complicated. In a recent Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “TTAB”) ruling, the TTAB determined...
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David Baker
Apr 13, 20232 min read
PRACTICAL IP – International Trademarks and The Madrid Protocol
The Madrid Protocol is an international treaty that allows businesses and individuals to register their trademarks in multiple countries...
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David Baker
Apr 6, 20232 min read
IKEA can’t take a joke
Unless you count their ginormous do-it-yourself furniture stores as a joke As much as any trip to an IKEA furniture superstore may seem...
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David Baker
Apr 1, 20232 min read
I was at WonderCon 2023
Were you? Wondering what is WonderCon? WonderCon is an annual comic book, science fiction, and pop culture convention that takes place in...
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David Baker
Mar 22, 20233 min read
Google unleashes ChatGPT competitor, the AI chatbot Bard
As widely reported, Google finally has rolled out public access to its new chatbot Bard. Google is positioning Bard as a direct...
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David Baker
Mar 21, 20232 min read
Coca-Cola bottler leads the move away from plastic aluminum can packaging
Biodegradable cardboard will replace plastic rings In what is being hailed by many as a “first of its kind” move, a Philadelphia-based...
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David Baker
Mar 20, 20233 min read
WonderCon 2023 is (almost) here!
You'd better grab your pass now if you haven't already If you’re a regular reader of Section 8, then you know that we’re devoted...
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David Baker
Mar 17, 20234 min read
Happy St, Patrick’s Trademarks Day
Break out the Lucky Charms and let loose the leprechauns! Whether your strongest connection to Ireland is the green beer in your hand or...
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David Baker
Mar 16, 20233 min read
ChatGPT 4.0 is Here! But, does it really matter?
If I'm still having to write my own blog posts, then the promise of AI has been a false one As you’ve undoubtedly heard (or read), the...
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David Baker
Mar 15, 20232 min read
Buffalo Wild Wings under fire for 'mislabeling' chicken parts
When are wings not wings? When they’re breasts. While some might call it a moral failure and others would question my sanity, I’ve never...
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David Baker
Mar 14, 20231 min read
Hungry for math? Then, You Should Celebrate Pi Day
Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi), which is approximately equal to 3.14. Pi Day is observed on March...
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