JD Supra Law

JANUARY 23, 2025

Entering 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) has passed the hype stage and now drives transformation across industries by reshaping business operations, customer interactions, and regulatory environments. Understanding the implications of AI is no longer optional for businesses it is necessary for navigating growth while minimizing risks.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 25, 2025

The Fedtrade podcast recently interviewed Adam Boltik, Program Manager for the Office of International Commerce of the State of New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs, as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 30, 2025

In todays fast-paced digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, unlocking new efficiencies, and enabling transformative business models. Companies leveraging AI to create applications or enhance their business practices are at the forefront of this technological revolution.

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Business Privacy Technology 73

JD Supra Law

JANUARY 6, 2025

Name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals are analogous to endorsement deals, where businesses contract with a person to promote a product or service, but "NIL deals" is typically used to refer to agreements with college student athletes.

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Business Branding Brands Branding 73

Nelligan Law

MARCH 12, 2025

Reading Time: 5 minutes Mergers and Acquisitions are significant milestones for any business. For businesses in Ontario, these processes are governed by provincial and federal laws, which must be carefully navigated to ensure success. Merging with a complementary business can also create synergies.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 23, 2025

A longstanding Australian brand, UGG Since 1974, is fighting for the right to use its UGG trademark for footwear in the United States.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Guidelines clear and standardized method for calculating illegal business turnover, and the specific rules provided for a number of complex situations will make it easier and more transparent in practice for both brand owners and administrative authorities to enforce trademarks, to fix the amount of administrative fines for trademark infringement (..)

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Business Trademark Branding Brands 68

Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Food trucks are generally very local businesses. Social media user names and domain names are particularly valuable in the food truck business since a great deal of customers track the truck locations online. The cost of rebranding a food truck can be enough to crush a business.

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Nelligan Law

MARCH 25, 2025

Though boxing built his name, it was business and branding that cemented his legend. He showed the world how to rise, fall, and rise againnot only in sport, but in business, in media, and in life. The post Remembering George Foreman: A Champion in the Ring and in Business appeared first on Nelligan Law. And you won.

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JD Supra Law

MAY 9, 2025

General Services Administration (GSA) News Release: GSA Unveils OneGov Strategy to Transform How the Government Buys Goods and Services - On April 29, GSA announced the launch of OneGov Strategy to modernize the purchase of goods and services.

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If the other business is using a confusingly similar name for a related service or product, then action may be warranted. The more time, money, and emotion that the other business invests in building their brand, the more likely they are to put up a fight to protect it. Are your businesses related? Who used the name first?

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IP Close Up

MARCH 26, 2025

Reluctance to regulate AI in a meaningful manner is a knee jerk reaction by companies and investors to evade oversight. Regulation can actually spur a Continue reading

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 10, 2025

What if the key to advancing brain health and neuroscience lies in harnessing neurodata in ways never thought possible? On todays episode of Founder Shares, Robert S. founder and CEO of Nuream, discusses how his company is revolutionizing the way we capture and analyze brain activity.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 1, 2025

With March Madness in full swing, the spotlight isnt only on thrilling buzzer-beaters or underdog victories; its also on the continued evolution of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights. Since the NCAA's landmark policy shift in 2021, student-athletes can now profit from their personal brands. This is exciting.

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Plagiarism Today

JUNE 27, 2024

Now, its business is in ruins. Three years ago, Chegg was a juggernaut of the edtech space. The reason: AI provides a better way to cheat. The post The Inevitable Collapse of Chegg appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Trade secrets are the lifeblood of any business. Every business, regardless of size or sector, possesses its own “secret formula” — mission-critical. Across industries and states, companies safeguard a wealth of critical information that provides a competitive edge. By: Foley & Lardner LLP

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 19, 2022

I love a great meal, I love supporting small local businesses, and I have a connection to the restaurant industry: my wife and my brother-in-law own two restaurants. And having a protected name is an asset for that transaction and adds value to the business, because any future owner will know that it’s protected.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A new study published in the Harvard Business Review examines the impact of AI systems on human creators. The answers are not encouraging. The post Does AI Replace Human Creators? appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 23, 2025

This episode is part of our Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation series, where we discuss trends in higher education consolidation and closures, and outline common characteristics of at-risk institutions. In todays episode, we focus on intellectual property developed at and managed by systems of higher education.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Counterfeit sellers often detract from the revenue of American businesses, infringe upon U.S. Americas elected officials are trying to protect their constituents, along with their businesses, via legislation intended to make it more difficult for counterfeit sellers to operate in the United States.

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IP Close Up

APRIL 16, 2025

“Identifying the latest intellectual property challenges and opportunities” will be the focus of a panel of leading experts in San Francisco on April 24th. The Continue reading

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Music companies are increasingly targeting businesses who use their music on social media. Here's what you need to know. The post The Battle Over Music in Social Media Videos appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 11, 2025

On February 12, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware denied defendant Parse Biosciencess (Parse) motions for summary judgment that: (i) Parse had never actually conducted any direct or indirect infringing activity with respect to the claims of certain asserted patents (the Giresi Patent family) or that any such infringement (..)

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Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Erik summarizes the results of a recent study published by the NOVA School of Business & Economics about the data used to show the tremendous monetary value of having a registered trademark for businesses. The post The Value of a Trademark Registration appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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IP Close Up

MAY 6, 2025

Research conducted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) focusing on how international business programs implement IP education confirms many of the Center for Intellectual Continue reading

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IP Intellectual Property Business Design Patent 92

Erik K Pelton

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Tip: USPTO headquarters are in Alexandria, VA Emails: Beware of emails creating a sense of urgency because someone allegedly is alledly applying to register your business name. Check the fine print and the address. These are generally scams. Tip: Check with a lawyer for more details. Website: Be cautious of online filing services.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The Copyright Claims Board awarded a business professor $1,200 in damages from an essay mill that infringed him. But can he collect? The post Professor Wins Default Judgement Against Essay Mill appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Business Copyright 306

Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The USPTO recently submitted comments to the FTC regarding its proposed rulemaking, Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses. Scams involving the impersonation of the USPTO are prevalent, affecting tens of thousands of individuals and businesses that own trademarks and causing them financial harm.

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 12, 2024

Popular plagiarism detection service PlagScan is ending private plans, making it inaccessible to individuals and small businesses. The post PlagScan Ending Private Plans appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Today

JULY 3, 2024

Medical company wins right to challenge DMCA exemption, UK blocks 7K domains and Starbucks sues NYC marijuana business. The post 3 Count: Medical Challenge appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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Plagiarism Business Trademark Copyright 264

Dragons' Den

JANUARY 23, 2025

Today, Yanas turnover has reached 100k, and she now needs help to scale up her business. The Dragons set to work questioning Yana about her business model. He explained that he didnt feel that the business was unique but admitted if no one else had made an offer then his heart would have led him to! Heres how we can help.

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Plagiarism Today

MAY 30, 2024

A judge sides with Cher in a royalty dispute, UK businesses are hit with damages over unlicensed sports, and the Reggaeton lawsuit continues. The post 3 Count: Partly Sonny (and Cher) appeared first on Plagiarism Today.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Trademark law grants legal protection of your business name, logo, or slogan against other individuals using the same with regard to protection over intellectual property. For instance, you would file a brand of clothing in Class 25, but your business may sell accessories, which then require further classes.

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Erik K Pelton

MARCH 4, 2025

The following is an edited transcript of my video 25 Ways to Use Your Trademark. There are so many ways one can use their brand’s trademark.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

INTRODUCTION Earlier, businesses seek operations that go beyond borders in an increasingly globalized economy. Filing Simplified Businesses file just one application in one language (English, French or Spanish) and thus do not have to deal with the complexity of different legal requirements and systems. Who Is Eligible to File?

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Erik K Pelton

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

It can get complicated when there’s overlap if a business or a product has elements that are protected by each of these concepts of intellectual property. That’s why intellectual property is really a portfolio of possible protections and rights that a business can have. Those are some of the key fundamentals.

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IP Watchdog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

On November 16, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a district court’s denial of a preliminary injunction, in which one Fall River, Massachusetts, business inspired by the legend of Lizzie Borden unsuccessfully asserted trademark rights against another Lizzie Borden-inspired business located right next door.

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