Supreme Court Favors “Registration Approach” Over “Application Approach” A civil action for copyright infringement cannot commence in the United States until the Copyright Office registers a copyright. On Monday, March 4th, The Supreme Court resolved a circuit split regarding whether such a suit could be brought before the Copyright Office […]
Massachusetts Cannabis Branding Massachusetts voters chose to legalize recreational cannabis in the state during the November 2016 elections. Recreational sales were later authorized to begin in July 2018. Businesses entering the cannabis markets in Massachusetts face unique legal branding and advertising-related challenges. The federal government provides many of the strengthened […]
Grumpy Cat, Ltd. vs. Grenade Beverage For a curmudgeonly feline, Grumpy Cat is thriving financially. His most recent monetary success is a $710,000 award from a jury in U.S. District Court. The case was a copyright and trademark licensing dispute pitting the Plaintiff, Grumpy Cat Limited, against the Defendant, Grenade […]