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Entering 2025: Key Insights from the Annual IP Law Conference

Entering 2025: Key Insights from the Annual IP Law Conference

Discover key insights from the 62nd Annual IP Law Conference, including trends, networking, and strategies for navigating the future of intellectual property law.

Maaz Shareef

Maaz Shareef

05 December 20244 min read

Is the "Sheesh" Meme Copyrighted? Understanding Meme Ownership and Usage Rights

Is the "Sheesh" Meme Copyrighted? Understanding Meme Ownership and Usage Rights

Learn if the "Sheesh" meme is copyrighted, how to use it legally, and what to know about meme ownership and copyright laws. Stay informed!

Maaz Shareef

Maaz Shareef

19 November 20243 min read

Is Undertale Music Copyrighted? Everything You Need to Know

Is Undertale Music Copyrighted? Everything You Need to Know

Is Undertale music copyrighted? Learn about the rights, commercial use, and how to legally use Toby Fox's iconic soundtrack in your projects.

Joshua Julien Brouard

Joshua Julien Brouard

12 November 20242 min read

Is Minecraft Music Copyrighted? Here's What You Need to Know

Is Minecraft Music Copyrighted? Here's What You Need to Know

Is Minecraft music copyrighted? Yes, both C418’s original soundtrack and later additions by Microsoft are copyrighted, requiring permission or licensing for external use.

Joshua Julien Brouard

Joshua Julien Brouard

12 November 20242 min read

Why Didn't Panda Express Trademark Its Famous Orange Chicken?

Why Didn't Panda Express Trademark Its Famous Orange Chicken?

Explore why Panda Express never trademarked "Orange Chicken" and how branding outweighs trademarking in the complex food industry landscape.

Joshua Julien Brouard

Joshua Julien Brouard

12 November 20243 min read

Is "Eternal Sunshine" Trademarked?

Is "Eternal Sunshine" Trademarked?

"Eternal Sunshine" is trademarked. As of Jan 2, 2024, ES Trademark LLC filed a pending application.

Joshua Julien Brouard

Joshua Julien Brouard

12 November 20241 min read

Sierra Mist vs. Cierra Mistt: When Brands Collide With Influencers in Trademark Disputes

Sierra Mist vs. Cierra Mistt: When Brands Collide With Influencers in Trademark Disputes

Explore the Sierra Mist vs. Cierra Mistt trademark clash, highlighting legal complexities when influencer brands intersect with established corporate trademarks.

Joshua Julien Brouard

Joshua Julien Brouard

12 November 20243 min read

Is the Big Mac Sauce a Trade Secret? Unveiling the Mystery Behind McDonald's Iconic Sauce

Is the Big Mac Sauce a Trade Secret? Unveiling the Mystery Behind McDonald's Iconic Sauce

Is McDonald's Big Mac sauce a trade secret? Discover the legal protection surrounding this iconic recipe and its impact on the fast food industry.

Maaz Shareef

Maaz Shareef

12 November 20244 min read

Is the Happy Birthday Song Copyright Protected?

Is the Happy Birthday Song Copyright Protected?

Is the “Happy Birthday” song copyright protected? Learn about its journey to the public domain and how it became free for all, from films to restaurants.

Joshua Julien Brouard

Joshua Julien Brouard

07 November 20242 min read

5 Spooky Halloween Patents You Never Knew Existed

5 Spooky Halloween Patents You Never Knew Existed

Discover 5 quirky patents that add spooky twists to Halloween, from jump-scare treat bags to eerie fog machines. Unleash inventive fun this season!

Joshua Julien Brouard

Joshua Julien Brouard

30 October 20243 min read