Month / January 2015
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Bikram Yoga Copyright Redux, Part 1
The Bikram yoga copyright controversy arguably ranks as one of the most (if not the most) interesting copyright dispute of this century thus far. While most copyright cases that garner attention these…
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Check Your Head (and Wallet): New Beasties Suit for Legal Fees
In the Beastie Boys’ continuing saga against Monster, the group has filed another suit on the heals of its 2014 victory for copyright infringement. In the complaint filed over the weekend the…
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Beer Wars Brewing Over Trademarks Reach a Crescendo
There has been a lot of news lately about the rising trademark turf wars building up in the craft beer brewing industry. The latest combatants appear to have come back from…
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Now in Effect: New CA Law Boosts Consumer Free Speech in Online Reviews
California’s new law banning non-disparagement clauses in consumer contracts went into effect January 1, 2015. The new law should allow online reviewers who write about poor customer service or product experiences to…
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Small Business Websites Beware: Terms of Use May Not Be Effective, Says Court
A recent legal decision should spur small businesses to be on the lookout for a hidden pitfall in their websites regarding their terms of use (“TOU”). The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals…
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WIPO Warning Highlights Trademark Registration Scammers
Here’s the scenario: you recently filed a trademark application to register your mark with the USPTO and of course, paid the fee. Within weeks, you received a very official-looking correspondence from an…
