IP in the news: Our IP attorney provides insights on copyright infringement cases involving Ed Sheeran’s music and Getty Images.
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Trademark Troubles for the Washington Football Team
IP News: Likelihood of confusion over the “Commanders” name results in a refusal of the Washington team’s trademark application.
New IP Resources Added
From trademarks and trade secrets to copyrights, patents and licensing, our expert attorneys provide legal counsel and guidance on IP matters.
Nemphos Braue Once Again Named Best Law Firm for Intellectual Property and M&A
The Daily Record’s Reader Rankings for 2023 are in – and Nemphos Braue is a winner for Best Law Firm!
Welcome Corporate Associate Michelle Varkey
Bringing experience from large law firms, corporations, hospitals, and state and local organizations, Michelle Varkey joins Nemphos Braue LLC as its newest Corporate Associate.
Jack Daniel’s and Bad Spaniels: When Parody Becomes Costly
VIP Products introduced a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. The Supreme Court has weighed in.
Should AI be Recognized as an Inventor on Patents?
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property raises many legal questions – and the answers aren’t yet clearly defined.
The Unitary Patent is Coming to Europe June 1, 2023 – Are You Ready?
The UPCA affects the patent rights of ALL patent owners with patents granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) and patent applicants with pending applications in the EPO. If you are a current EP patent owner, the time to act is NOW.
What’s in a Name? The Prince Brand Lives On
In addition to trademarking his name symbol, Prince’s song “Purple Rain” was the subject of legal action.
Funds Available Through Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS)
MIPS provides matching funds to Maryland-based companies to help pay for university research. Proposal deadline is May 1, 2023.
Michael Antone to Host IP Webinar
Join us for an upcoming webinar: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Intellectual Property – Trademarks, Copyrights, Patents and More.
Intellectual Property Trivia
Think you know IP? Test your intellectual property knowledge with IP trivia and interesting tidbits about copyrights, trademarks, patents and more.
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Nationwide Preliminary Injunction on Corporate Transparency Act
The ruling from the federal court in Texas is only a preliminary injunction; so it’s not the final word on the CTA…yet.
Nemphos Braue Represents Clearview Group in Acquisition by Citrin Cooperman
The transaction involved Clearview’s affiliates and entire portfolio, including accounting and IT, auditing, tax advisory, business consulting, and an alternative practice structure for attest services.
The Importance of Founders Agreements for Startups
You and two friends decide you want to start a new company. Congratulations! What comes next is critical – you’ll want to give your business a proper foundation for success.
