The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has suspended a trademark application with a racially offensive word pending the Supreme Court weighing in on the issue.
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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has suspended a trademark application with a racially offensive word pending the Supreme Court weighing in on the issue.
Emoji. They are universally beloved. But, as with any other digital asset, just because everyone uses emoji doesn’t mean there aren’t some rules to follow. Let’s answer some emoji copyright questions.
The Defend Trade Secrets Act will give new powers to companies who need to protect their valuable trade secrets. How will this law affect the status quo?
A recent court filing asks us to consider whether languages created for fictional universes, such as Klingon, are subject to copyright protection.