Only a human "author" can create an "original work of authorship" for copyright purposes. (An "AI", for example cannot, nor can an LLC or a...

The courts in certain parts of the country are more "copyright owner" friendly than others. Generally, the federal 2nd Circuit and 9th Circuits are...

As with most areas of law, it depends. I've represented "B" clients in similar situations, but in those case where we have been successful fending...

On the one hand, "stats" are facts and cannot be copyrighted. On the other hand, if you are using the league's logo or otherwise trying to make...

As others may have noted, the test for trademark infringement generally boils down to whether a mark is likely to confuse a typical buyer for those...

"Copying", or copyright infringement, basically includes two elements: "substantial similarity" and "access" to the original work. That being said,...

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My business was approached for an acquisition. Are there any tools other than an NDA to better enforce confidential information?

First of all you should assume that, even if an NDA is in place, the information will leak out and/or be used without your authorization. As a...

When can a manufacturer be negligent for an implied reward of an idea, conveying to the person no, but then uses it?

This is very common. As a former in-house patent attorney for a large multinational company, you must realize that such companies receive hundreds...

Does my LLC protect me from someone with a federally registered trademark?

You should know that the California party MAY have trademark rights (common law), even without a federal trademark registration. Federal...

Did you sign an employment agreement, and did that agreement allow the company to use images of employees? would be relevant questions. Even if you...