Destruction of Australian Indigenous Rock Art and the Concept of Place-Based IP: Another Casualty of COVID-19
Author: Susan Lutzker Published: July 6, 2020 The recent destruction of 46,000 year-old rock shelters in Western Australia by the actions of mining giant Rio Tinto has focused attention on the proposed new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act. The new law would expand the definition of significant sites from dots on a map to broader cultural landscapes,…
“Your Video Was Not Posted”: Copyright Issues and Live Streaming
Author: Carolyn Wimbly Martin Published: July 13, 2020 Although many social media platforms have been disabling feeds featuring copyrighted music, performing rights organizations and other companies are providing opportunities to keep the streams alive. Click here to view entire blog article at Lutzker & Lutzker
The Supreme Court Endorses Federal Trademark Registration of “Booking.com”
Author: Jeannette Maurer Carmadella Published: July 17, 2020 In a highly anticipated ruling, the Supreme Court has held, 8-1, that the online hotel reservation company, Booking.com, is entitled to federal trademark registration for its company name. According to the Court, the combination of “.com” with a generic and otherwise unregistrable term creates a federally protectable trademark if…
Hail to the….Washington Football Team?
Author: Jeannette Maurer Carmadella Published: July 27, 2020 The colossal trademark fumble of the Washington Redskins in failing to plan ahead for the need to change the team name has lessons for anyone contemplating a rebranding. The PTO’s “intent to use” application option process and other strategic preparation can avoid the vulnerable trademark position the team…