Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The USPTO will put into effect on January 2, 2021 what is quite likely the largest trademark fee increase in US history. Many fees are going up, and several new fees have been created. These fee changes have been in the works for more than a year. For my past public comments on these, please see earlier posts here: Public comments submitted by EMP&A regarding USPTO’s proposed trademark fee increases (Aug. 6, 2020).

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Art Law Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2020

If you're an artist or creative and don't document your work and career, learn why it's important and tips on how to get started. If you do, congratulations! Here are some best practices and reminders. The post Artists and Creatives: Document Your Work and Career appeared first on Art Business Journal.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Learn all about the Bold Brand Scoresheet, and how to use it, in this brief video (2:41). For more details and to download your own copy of the scoresheet: see: [link]. The post How to Use the Bold Brand Scoresheet appeared first on Erik M Pelton & Associates, PLLC.

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Art Law Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Steve Schlackman. What things should artists be negotiating as part of licensing or gallery contracts? We take a look at some of the most important along with a review of several standard provisions.

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Speaker: Blackberry, OSS Consultants, & Revenera

Software is complex, which makes threats to the software supply chain more real every day. 64% of organizations have been impacted by a software supply chain attack and 60% of data breaches are due to unpatched software vulnerabilities. In the U.S. alone, cyber losses totaled $10.3 billion in 2022. All of these stats beg the question, “Do you know what’s in your software?

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Fish Principal Cynthia Walden spoke with Managing IP for a recent article about how new trademark fees will make budgeting more burdensome for brands but should help the USPTO fund activities and deter problematic behavior. Read the full article on Managing IP : “USPTO fees hike worries counsel but should cut bad behaviour” (subscription required).

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Art Law Journal

DECEMBER 8, 2020

What things should artists be negotiating as part of licensing or gallery contracts? We take a look at some of the most important along with a review of several standard provisions. The post Contract Negotiation Tips for Visual Artists appeared first on Art Business Journal.

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