The United States Constitution, Article I, Section 8, Clause 8: "The Congress shall have power . . . to promote the progress of science and useful arts.

Coca-Cola, one of the world's most recognizable brands, reaches millions of people each day. Despite competitors trying to replicate the taste, Coca-Cola has remained unique...

We're all familiar with "knock-off" products intended to resemble luxury or high-end goods but sold at a fraction of the cost—often referred to as "dupes" (short for duplicates).

The Conversations with Innovators blog discusses new innovations, big ideas, disruptive technologies, and the thought leaders, innovators, rebels, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers that make all of this possible.

The Leaders in Law blog is dedicated to discussions with leading lawyers and legal thought leaders on topics including law firm management, legal developments, future of law, leadership in law firms...

Data privacy laws exist to protect consumers by legislating how entities collect, use, and store personal information.

The work for hire doctrine is one of the most misunderstood aspects of copyright law, yet for businesses, it is one of the most important because it can determine who owns the copyright to the work...

In the most recent Texas legislative session, the Texas Legislature, through SB 25, adopted a number of changes to the Texas Business Organizations Code that are very favorable to corporations formed under Texas law.

Logos are valuable business assets uniquely capable of representing and generating goodwill for your company, business, or brand. Often, significant amounts of time and money are spent in the creation...

The rapid expansion of online prediction markets has created a regulatory gray area where consumers can effectively wager on sporting events even in states that prohibit traditional sports betting. As platforms like Kalshi, Polymarket, and Robinhood argue their services constitute futures trading rather than gambling, state attorneys general and the CFTC are locked in legal battles over jurisdiction and consumer protection.

The Conversations with Innovators blog discusses new innovations, big ideas, disruptive technologies, and the thought leaders, innovators, rebels, entrepreneurs...

As generative AI becomes integral to legal practice, attorneys face mounting ethical obligations around data security, privilege protection, and accuracy verification.

Few slogans in American history have carried as much weight, attitude, and staying power as "Don't Mess With Texas."...

The very idea of using a machine to settle commercial disputes sounds like something out of a dystopian science fiction story.

Few products are as recognizable, or as universally useful, as WD-40. The familiar blue-and-yellow can has become a staple in garages, workshops, and toolboxes around the world.

Logos are used to identify a brand or business and can become the sole source for consumers to recognize a good or service. Think Nike Swoosh design. The importance of brand recognition, consumer loyalty, and confidence are the main reasons why businesses choose to protect their logos as trademarks.

In the last installment, we discussed the potential pitfalls of relying on the employer/employee relationship to secure the copyright to your company's creative works.

Artificial intelligence technology has enabled the creation of highly realistic deepfake videos and audio that threaten to misappropriate celebrities' voices and likenesses.

Like other tools, artificial intelligence can enhance a lawyer's practice by simplifying research and drafting tasks.

Companies sued for patent infringement have several tools to combat the infringement claims brought against them, including options for challenging patents in the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office ("PTO").