Posts by Marc Misthal
Marc Misthal and Michelle Yeung to Present CLE on Challenges of Estate Planning and Navigating Copyright Law and Preserving Creator Intent
Marc Misthal and Michelle Yeung to Present CLE on Challenges of Estate Planning and Navigating Copyright Law and Preserving Creator…
Read MoreAI-Generated Works Dilemma: Balancing AI Terms of Service With Contractual Obligations
Like any emerging technology, AI is entangled with legal issues. These legal issues may not make for compelling entertainment, but…
Read MoreCovering All Bases: Intellectual Property Insights from the Expanding World of Baseball as the Season Begins
The crack of the bat, the countdown of the pitch timer (still getting used to that one), the seventh inning…
Read MoreLights, Camera, Trademark: The Unsung Heroes of the Oscars
Oscar night is the most glamorous night in Hollywood. The red carpet. The gold statuettes. The gowns. The tuxedos. The…
Read MoreTrademark Use in the U.S.
Demystifying What Constitutes an Acceptable Specimen of Use Evidence of use is, in most circumstances, essential to securing and maintaining…
Read MoreCan Your Trademarks Come Out and Play?
Trademarks at the NFL’s Biggest Game The recent Super Bowl was a hard-fought, nail-biter of a game between the Kansas…
Read MoreUpcycling, Customization, and Trademark Infringement
Can Upcycling or Customization Land You in Court? With its potential environmental and sustainability benefits, upcycling is a popular trend.…
Read MoreLaughing in the Face of Copyright: The Unsettling Case of AI-Generated Comedy and Digital Immortality
George Carlin had quite the career. His seven dirty words routine was the centerpiece of litigation about the government’s power…
Read MoreRecipes, Trademarks and Décor
Feasting on the Lessons of Il Mulino’s Intellectual Property Battle When thinking about restaurants, most people think of a savory…
Read MoreDecorating Danger: Pitfalls in Using Images of Rooms Decorated with Your Furnishings
Everyone does it. A light fixture is featured in a prestigious publication, or a rug is shown in a home…
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