Johansson Sues Disney for Streaming Black Widow: A Cautionary Tale in Intellectual Property and Platforms
At the end of July, star of the new film Black Widow Scarlett Johansson sued Walt Disney Entertainment for breaching…
Supreme Court Holds That NCAA’S Non-Profit Status Does Not Allow It To Prevent Student Athletes From Seeking Compensation For Their Sports Performance Or Endorsements
In a major decision, by a unanimous 9-0 vote, the United States Supreme Court ruled recently that the NCAA’s non-profit…
The Tug of War over Words on the Trademark Battlefield
It is hardly breaking news when The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) turns away a trademark application that presents…
Dr. Seuss and Star Trek Mashup: Boldly Falling Short of Parody
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss is a classic. A staple of children’s libraries and graduation gifts, many of…
The Stimulus May Modernize Intellectual Property
On December 27, 2020, former President Trump signed a wide-ranging bill, “The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020,” into law. While…
The NFL is Good at Many Things, Especially Trademark Enforcement
Are you ready for some football in 2020? We are living in some strange times due to the Covid-19 pandemic,…
What’s In a Name? The Lady A Trademark Saga Continues
The name battle continues between the country group formerly known as Lady Antebellum and Seattle artist, Anita White, who goes by…
Dress Giveaway Contest Gone Wrong – Make Sure the Language is Clear
Three women recently filed a lawsuit against actress Reese Witherspoon and her Draper James clothing company for a dress giveaway…
The $64,000 Question With Carrie Ward
Check out Carrie Ward’s latest interview on the In House Warrior podcast hosted by Richard Levick. On this episode, Carrie…
Carrie Ward Interviewed on The Pod Letter
Carrie Ward was recently interviewed on The Pod Letter™ with host Ivan Shulman discussing legal issues for business owners and…
