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Unlike other branches of intellectual property law, where the rights lapse after a span of time, trademark registrations are valuable because they can last indefinitely, so long as they continue to be used in commerce as a distinctive brand to distinguish a client’s goods and services. A federal trademark registration is required to take down social media infringers, combat counterfeiters and sell a client’s wares in an Amazon seller store. A registration can be helpful when seeking an investment for any start-up or new business, writing cease and desist letters or suing infringers. It significantly increases the value of any license agreement and initial public stock offering, or when it’s time to securitize a portfolio or sell the business.
California Federal Court Sorts Out Ownership Issues In Dispute Over Record Albums
By Stan Soocher
Approval of all the co-owners of a copyrighted work is needed to grant exclusive rights to third parties. Despite that, any co-owner can sell that co-owner’s exclusive ownership share to third parties without the permission of the others The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California recently released an opinion that considered the interplay of these copyright issues.
Proposed Changes In UCC Address Virtual Currency Financing
By Barbara M. Goodstein
Financial institutions are beginning to accept virtual currencies as collateral for financings. Could this become common for independent film productions and other entertainment industry ventures? This article examines the scope of UCC Article 9 with a focus on virtual currencies, taking into consideration issues of classification and perfection.
Looking At NCAA Allowing Student Athletes to Profit from Publicity Rights
By Michael T. Seeburger
Amidst pressure from sweeping legislation across the country, and still reeling from a major loss at U.S. Supreme Court, the NCAA suspended all rules prohibiting student athletes from profiting off their name, image and likeness.
Newberg, McCabe, Carson Will Preside Over Copyright Claims Board
By Scott Graham
The U.S. Copyright Office has found some big names for its Copyright Claims Board.
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