Although Judge Otero’s opinion on the Section 6 case was filed in late September, this past week a redacted version of the decision was released—shedding light on his reasoning to not dismiss the case. In late April, MGM filed a suit claiming that Universal’s Section 6 project … [Read more...] about James Bond Victory
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Former College Athletes Seek Class Action Lawsuit Against Television Networks and College Conferences
According to ESPN, ten former collegiate athletes have filed a lawsuit against the "Big Five" college conferences, Conference USA, and the Ohio Valley Conference as well as major television networks including, but not limited to, ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox. The former college … [Read more...] about Former College Athletes Seek Class Action Lawsuit Against Television Networks and College Conferences
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Is it possible to trademark a common word such as “How?” That is the question in a recent case involving Greek yogurt manufacturer, Chobani, and author Dov Seidman. Seidman penned the book “How: Why How We Do Anything Means Everything,” which describes how companies can create … [Read more...] about “How” TM
Judge Delays Ruling in New Jersey Sports Betting Case
According to ABC News, there has been a stunning turn of events in New Jersey's quest to allow sports gambling within its borders. U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp had previously stated that a written opinion would be published today deciding whether New Jersey could allows … [Read more...] about Judge Delays Ruling in New Jersey Sports Betting Case
California Cracks Down on Music Piracy
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed a bill targeting music piracy. In an ever-increasing digital age, music is one of the most affected industries in terms of intellectual property violations. In fact, earlier this week the US District Court found that the music … [Read more...] about California Cracks Down on Music Piracy