As artificial intelligence continues to reshape commerce, media, and technology, policymakers face a familiar but difficult question: how to encourage innovation without...

In early January, a federal court dismissed a high-profile lawsuit filed by legendary hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa against Universal Music Group (UMG).

A few months back, a group of authors filed a class action lawsuit against Salesforce in federal court in the Northern District of California, alleging that the company used pirated copies...

Corporate domain name seizures are typically associated with online piracy, counterfeit luxury goods, or illegal pharmacies. However, a major enforcement action by federal authorities serves as a stark reminder...

In late 2025, Taiwan made an unusual and high-stakes move to protect the proprietary technologies of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)...

Lise Sobéron spent two years developing a mobile app called Wondermum to help parents in France with local listings, workshops, chat rooms, and advice.

As an IP attorney, I often get asked what kinds of things really land someone in copyright trouble these days. Obviously, the answer to that depends, but the recently filed lawsuit by CoStar (owner of Homes.com)...

Recently, Sony Music Entertainment sued USC for posting promotional videos to social media accounts linked to the university that use unlicensed musical tracks.

Domain name disputes are often framed as a fight against bad actors. Namely, those who register domains to profit from someone else’s brand. However, not every dispute fits that narrative.

This one was so big that you may have already heard about it even if you do not have your ear to the ground for IP news. In December 2025, The Walt Disney Company sent a cease-and-desist letter to Google alleging...

As the holiday season approaches, many foreign national employees are planning international trips to visit loved ones.

Intellectual property disputes often make headlines when they involve patents, trademarks, or counterfeit goods.

Client relationships are often the most valuable asset a business owns. In industries like financial services, those relationships are built over time through trust, data, and personalized service.

A recent high-profile dispute between JPMorgan Chase and a former financial advisor highlights the serious legal and ethical issues surrounding trade secrets in the business world.

A recent trademark lawsuit against Taylor Swift over her album title "The Life of a Showgirl" demonstrates how even global brands face intellectual property challenges. The case, filed by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade, centers on likelihood of confusion and reverse confusion principles that apply to businesses of all sizes navigating trademark strategy and brand protection.

Do you know what matters more than the registration of your business's trademark.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act's notice-and-takedown system, originally designed to combat online piracy, is being exploited through fraudulent copyright claims to suppress legitimate news coverage and erase critical reporting from the internet. Bad actors are using identity theft, backdated content, and automated platform algorithms to weaponize copyright law for digital censorship, creating serious implications for businesses, media outlets, and online publishers.

When a company like Samsung Display Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics) secures a major victory in trade-secret law, it sends a clear message to innovators and competitors alike.

Musicians and fashion houses do not often cross paths in the courtroom, but that is exactly what is happening in a newly filed lawsuit where luxury brand Chrome Hearts is taking on Neil Young over the name of his new backing band, "Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts."

Fender's aggressive trademark enforcement campaign against guitar builders and retailers has ignited a fierce debate over intellectual property rights, fair use, and brand protection. Armed with a European court victory, the guitar giant is demanding cease-and-desist compliance worldwide, but faces significant legal hurdles in the U.S. where its iconic body shapes were deemed generic.