Trade secrets are among the most valuable forms of intellectual property a company can possess. Unlike patents or copyrights, which require public disclosure, trade secrets derive their value from remaining confidential.

For more than a decade, athletes and governing bodies have struggled with the legal complexities of using copyrighted music in figure skating competitions.

Recently, photographer Dennis Lee filed suit against the Detroit Lions claiming the NFL team used Lee's high school sports images of quarterback Jared Goff without proper licensing.

Imagine the word Columbia emblazoned on a cozy hoodie or hat.

Who owns the domain for your company website? Are competitors setting up websites similar (or identical!) to your company website using similar domains?...

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to decline hearing a case on AI-generated artwork has reinforced a fundamental principle: copyright protection requires human authorship.

The latest DHS policy change — ending automatic EAD extensions — is yet another unexpected and, frankly, unjustified action.

Beginning September 15, F-1 students will transition from Duration of Status to fixed admission periods, while September 18 brings a broader public charge analysis for green card applications. A proposed $103,265 H-1B fee remains under review, with comments due September 24, as employers navigate multiple simultaneous changes to U.S. immigration procedures.

The State Department has rapidly activated its expanded "online presence review" announced last week for all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants starting December 15, 2025...

"The Old No. 2, on your Tennessee Carpet." "43% Poo By Vol." "100% Smelly." Those are just a few of the quotes employed by Phoenix-based business VIP for their "Bad Spaniels" dog toy.

User-generated content has become a cornerstone of modern digital platforms. From social media to educational tools...

A federal court ruling in a copyright lawsuit against Meta Platforms reveals how tech companies may be held accountable for allegedly using pirated content to train AI models. The case, brought by adult film producer Strike 3 Holdings, challenges Meta's data acquisition practices and establishes new precedents for how courts evaluate AI-related copyright claims at the pleading stage.

L'Oréal's successful challenge of 705 domain names in a single UDRP proceeding reveals how cybersquatting has evolved from simple domain reselling to sophisticated brand exploitation schemes.

Back in July, we told you about the lawsuit Disney and Universal filed against Midjourney, alleging unlawful use of copyrighted images owned by those entertainment companies.

When a Chicago-based food company with decades-old federal trademark registrations for "Pizza Puff" challenged global pizza chain Little Caesars over its "Crazy Puffs" marketing, the Seventh Circuit delivered a stunning reversal that stripped away the local brand's protections. The appellate court's decision exposes how even officially registered trademarks can collapse when consumers view them as generic product categories rather than distinctive brand identifiers, forcing a critical examination of what tr

The WNBA faces a complex legal battle over the rights to the "Houston Comets" trademark as it attempts to revive the legendary franchise for the 2027 season.

On August 4, 2025, Apple Inc. filed a federal lawsuit in Massachusetts against Sand Media Corp., owner of "Apple Cinemas," a movie theatre chain based in New England.

It might take a while for foreign nationals arriving in the United States to work to obtain their Social Security number (SSN) for various reasons.

Apple has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging systematic misappropriation of trade secrets through former employees who allegedly brought confidential hardware designs...

A federal judge's decision to revoke the U.S. citizenship of a married couple convicted of stealing medical trade secrets reveals how intellectual property violations can trigger consequences far beyond traditional...