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U.S. Golf Manufacturers Fight Back Against Counterfeit Goods
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," however, when it comes to knock-off products, there are many dangers that overshadow the admiration, and the intentions are not selfless. In the world of counterfeit items, no industry is immune to the acts...
Can NFT’s Strengthen Your Intellectual Property?
Non-fungible tokens (NFT) have been around since 2014 but have recently enjoyed increased popularity. Just four months ago, Christie’s auction house sold its first pure digital work for $69 million, setting the record for the highest-paid NFT. What is an...
Online Counterfeiting In A Post-Pandemic World: The Federal Court Responds in Western Pennsylvania
Online counterfeiting has been a widespread global issue for years. However, the Pandemic-induced dramatic shift in consumer behavior from bricks-and-mortar to e-commerce has exacerbated the problem for brand owners and customers. Simply put, online...
Software Copyright: Google vs Oracle Or Necessity vs Convenience? Is It Fair?
A decade-long copyright battle has ended with the Supreme Court landmark ruling in favor of Google. This decision lays a foundation for future software copyright cases, but the decision leaves many asking, “Is cutting and pasting software code actually...
The Overwhelming Risks Of Not Protecting Your Brand In 2021
Protecting Your Brand: Why You Can Not Afford Not to The most harmful action you can take as a brand owner is NOT protecting your brand by inaction in not registering your trademark. It costs you money, your reputation and brand loyalty. The prevalence...