New York City Intellectual Property Law Blog
Are pop culture jokes in your company’s ads considered fair use?
As a company producing consumer goods or offering services and attempting to engage with the public, you may develop customer personas and attempt a variety of marketing styles in order to engage with your intended customer base. Sometimes, especially if you want to...
An overview of real estate lease options
There are many different types of rental agreements that commercial tenants and landlords in New York may agree to. For instance, an accountant or attorney may decide that a gross lease best meets his or her needs. A landlord is typically responsible for paying...
Business Law: Buyout Agreements
In New York and across the US, individuals who co-own a business with other business partners need to have a buyout agreement or buy-sell agreement in place when creating a partnership agreement. The buyout agreement is a legal contract that determines how the future...
Court hears argument on Dr. Seuss, Star Trek mashup
Some people in New York might be familiar with a comic book called "Oh, the Places You'll Boldly Go!" The book was crowdfunded by ComicMix and is a mashup of the Star Trek franchise and the Dr. Seuss book "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" In 2016, Dr. Seuss Enterprises,...
Do you know how to resolve a business partner dispute?
When you go into business with a partner, you do your best to protect yourself. For example, you enter into a contract that clearly outlines the responsibilities and legal rights of both individuals. But even if you take the right steps up front, you could still face...
Performer claims intellectual property violations with her image
In New York and across the United States, intellectual property is an area of the law that is consistently violated. People can easily have their inventions, work and likenesses compromised without their permission. For famous performers, it is imperative to keep an...
Classic band caught up in trademark dispute
Many New York fans love the group Journey and its classic songs, but like other bands of yesteryear, its members have been caught up in lawsuits over their intellectual property. Journey's hit song "Don't Stop Believin'" was produced in 1981 and continues to rank...
Iconic guitar makers to face off in court
Musicians in New York and around the country may know that Heritage Guitars was formed in 1984 by former Gibson Guitars employees. The workers chose to go their own way when Gibson moved production from its iconic Kalamazoo, Michigan, factory to a manufacturing...
Buying a home: Common problems that lead to litigation
There’s little more exciting than buying a home. Despite all the stress, you’re looking forward to the day when you close on the property, move in and enjoy your home with your loved ones. No matter how much you prepare for everything the process will throw at you,...
Ads referencing classic film spark trademark dispute
Many people in New York love the classic film "The Endless Summer," which highlights surf culture. Its blue-and-orange, graphic posters have also become memorable works of movie art. However, the film's director, who runs a company dedicated to licensing intellectual...
