Nobody likes getting into a trademark dispute, but a recent case is a good reminder that when a legitimate issue arises, there can be a serious penalty for waiting too long to file a claim. Let’s take a look at Fitbug v. Fitbit.
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Copyright Question: Can a Computer Create & Own Copyrightable Works?
March 10, 2015
Copyright, understood broadly, protects works of artistic expression. But what about works created by a computer with no human interaction? Can a computer create and own all possible new works – and can the computer’s owner use copyright law to protect those works?
Intellectual Property for Businesses
March 3, 2015
I spend a lot of time on this blog getting into the nitty-gritty of intellectual property, but it’s important from time to time to take a step back and review the basics of the subject (and, of course, provide an introduction to those who are new to the subject.) Last week, I had the opportunity to teach a class at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management. The class is “Innovation to Market,” and my lecture was an overview of Intellectual Property for Businesses. It was a lot of fun, and now it’s time to take it out of the…
Trademark Dispute: Can a Video Game Use Another Company’s Trademark?
February 24, 2015
When can you use another company’s trademark in an artistic work? A recent trademark dispute involving the video game Call of Duty: Ghosts and an image of a monkey (no, not the famous monkey selfie) digs into this question.
