David Baker
Golden Arches replaced by burger patty and fries as McDonald's Russian replacement opens
The more things change, the more they remain the same. Or so the old adage goes. Following McDonald’s recent shuttering of its...
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David Baker
- Jun 20, 2022
- 4 min
“I feel the need, the need for a copyright infringement lawsuit.”
Locked on! Top Gun: Maverick targeted by federal court lawsuit. While actor Tom Cruise has been doing an excellent job of avoiding the...
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David Baker
- Jun 15, 2022
- 2 min
Jack, Coke, what took you so long?
Jack & Coke finally becomes a "thing." In a can. For decades, Jack Daniels and Coca-Cola have been a staple drink of choice for in bars,...
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David Baker
- Jun 14, 2022
- 4 min
My wife made me take down my Che poster
Today is the birthday of the man whose image has adorned more college dorm room walls than Elvis, Albert, and Marilyn combined. It's the...
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David Baker
- Jun 14, 2022
- 1 min
Who's laughing now?
If you've ever watched an episode of the popular web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (also shown on various broadcast networks),...
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David Baker
- Jun 13, 2022
- 1 min
Nothing fishy about this settlement
Netflix and Dark Horse Comics have settled a copyright lawsuit filed by comic book artist Kevin Atkinson who had claimed that the idea...
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David Baker
- Jun 11, 2022
- 1 min
San Diego Comic-Con without Marvel is like a day without sunshine ... and Thor ... and Iron Man ...
With the much-anticipated return of an in-person version of San Diego Comic-Con, it was disappointing to learn that Marvel Studios likely...
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David Baker
- Jun 10, 2022
- 1 min
Taco Bell introduces us to the future of fast food
As if smart phone ordering apps and retail store touch screens weren't futuristic (and impersonal) enough, Taco Bell has introduced its...
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David Baker
- Jun 9, 2022
- 3 min
Embedded Copyrights – The Not-So-Funny Side of Memes
Do you ever forward memes to your coworkers and social media friends? It might be a picture of a kitten hanging from a branch and being...
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David Baker
- Jun 6, 2022
- 5 min
BELIEVE IT OR NOT - Offering Free Wi-Fi Can Get You Sued
How Complimentary Wi Fi Policies May Lead to Copyright Infringement Claims Wi-Fi is everywhere and much of the time it is offered for...
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David Baker
- Jun 1, 2022
- 3 min
Selecting a Strong Trademark – 10 Simple Rules
The best way to avoid future problems with your brand is to select a strong brand from the outset. Doing so properly has the added...
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David Baker
- May 29, 2022
- 2 min
Just when Seth Green began using his Bored Ape NFT as a cartoon character, he got ripped off
Jessica Rizzo has a great piece in Wired about how actor, writer, and television producer Seth Green, known for his unique brand of...
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David Baker
- May 26, 2022
- 3 min
McDonalds leaves Russia … forever?
No two countries that both had a McDonald’s restaurant have ever gone to war, or so a popular international business/political science...
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David Baker
- May 24, 2022
- 2 min
Albert Einstein died in 1955 but continues to make millions off his likeness. How?
Even though he has been dead for decades, Albert Einstein’s face is arguably the most recognizable face in the world (unless you count...
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David Baker
- May 19, 2022
- 4 min
Craft brewer wins trademark lawsuit, sued for same thing
After a three-week jury trial, Stone Brewing Co. won its lawsuit against MillerCoors (now Molson Coors) for trademark infringement based...
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David Baker
- May 12, 2022
- 2 min
Nike, Hermes lead fight against NFT IP infringement
The names Nike and Hermes rarely appear in a sentence together, even when discussing fashion apparel. But the explosion in popularity of...
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David Baker
- May 10, 2022
- 4 min
Comic book world loses another of the greats
Neal Adams has died. In the pantheon of comic book greats and their accomplishments, Neal and his art stand alongside names like Kirby,...
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David Baker
- May 7, 2022
- 3 min
How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps - Part Three
Orange County Lawyer magazine published my article, How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps, in its May...
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David Baker
- May 5, 2022
- 3 min
How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps - Part Two
Orange County Lawyer magazine published my article, How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps, in its May...
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David Baker
- May 3, 2022
- 3 min
How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps - Part One
Orange County Lawyer magazine published my article, How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps, in its May...
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