Licensing – LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™

Database denouement

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Ron Coleman

Anyone working in intellectual property law is familiar with the questions surrounding agreements to create, maintain and use customized databases. Yes, the client owns the […]

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Licensing

Likelihood of avoision

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Ron Coleman

I’m in pretty deep in a jury trial — no, not an IP case; more like an IT case, only one conducted under a tent […]

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When copyrights aren’t a federal case

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Ron Coleman

Can copyright disputes ever be litigated in state court? It’s generally understood that the federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over copyright claims, in contrast to […]

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Licensing

Going underground

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Ron Coleman

This picture, from two years ago this month, links to one of the most popular blog posts on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION®. It’s probably linked to […]

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Licensing

“Dear Licensor” — Part II

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Ron Coleman

Last spring I excerpted from and linked to an article by my friends Richard Bergovoy (of the Licensing Law Blog) and Oliver Herzfeld (of Beanstalk) concerning the dizzying concept of […]

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Licensing

Trademark clarity where it’s manufacturer versus distributor

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Ron Coleman

Everyone here understands that in the U.S., trademark rights are determined by use, a term of art that, practically speaking, means hardly anything, but if […]

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Licensing

Revoke this, I implied. Or something.

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Ron Coleman

Only a real IP lawyer like Pamela Chestek can write about revoking an implied nonexclusive copyright license. And mean it. Originally posted 2011-03-24 17:58:18. Republished […]

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Licensing

Heck with you, Disney!

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Ron Coleman

UP reports (hyperlink added): The Hell’s Angels Motorcycle Corp. has filed suit in Los Angeles federal court claiming the film, ‘Wild Hogs,’ stomps on its […]

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Licensing

Luxury goods rental

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Ron Coleman

“Bag Borrow or Steal™ – Borrow or Rent the Latest Authentic Designer Handbags Purses Jewelry and Accessories.” You know they — the Big IP guys […]

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Fashion Law, Licensing

Build American! Or hire good lawyers.

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Ron Coleman

Originally posted 2008-09-11 15:37:14. Republished by Blog Post Promoter When it comes to manufacturing, it’s all about price, right? Brand management and licensing gurus Oliver […]

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Locution, Locution, Locution: IP Licensors – Service Suppliers or Product Providers?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Jane Coleman

Consider the following scenario: Company A is a well-known film producer that licenses its intellectual property rights in famous cartoon characters to Company B, a […]

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