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.
Summer Social on the Road: Annapolis
We enjoyed kicking off summer with a great turnout at our first of three Summer Social events!
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.
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.
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.
Important Notice Regarding 3-Month Response for Trademarks
US Trademark update/reminder: The 3-month response period goes into effect December 1, 2022.
Happy Hour with Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
The sunset didn’t disappoint as colleagues from Chesapeake Corporate Advisors and Nemphos Braue hosted happy hour atop Natty Boh Tower in Baltimore.
NB Law Hosts First VIP Golf Retreat
George Nemphos and Tim Braue hosted the NB VIP Golf Retreat at Hayfields Country Club, inviting colleagues and clients out for an afternoon on the greens.
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Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute Panel Features Lauren Ziegler
Lauren joined presenters for the “Purposeful Leadership” panel, which was part of the Institute’s Professional Leadership Program for Women.
The Great 8 Trademark Debate
In the world of sports merchandising, branding, and trademarks, who is the great 8, and who should be able to derive economic value from the number 8?
CTA Compliance Obligations Suspended Again
FinCEN announced that it will not impose any fines, penalties or other enforcement actions against reporting companies for failure to file BOI reports.
