To perform or not perform – that was the question the Supreme Court hung its hat on in this week’s decision against technology startup Aereo. In a 6-3 decision on Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court concluded that Aereo did publicly perform. The majority of the opinion relied on the fact that the Court first … Continue reading
By now you all are very much aware that United States Patent and Trademark Office cancelled the registration of the mark for the Washington Redskins. Like me, you probably have seen countless news stories and articles on the subject. But, unlike me, you probably did not watch the stories cringing as much as I did. … Continue reading
Sometimes you read something so spot on that it must be shared. If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone say they wanted to “trademark” their song or get a “copyright” on their business name or that they do not need to license a photograph because it is “fair use,” I would be … Continue reading
The screens were big. The stars were glamorous. The stories were outrageous. My childhood was a place where frogs could talk and sing, pixie dust could solve most any problem (including gravity) and if I could dream it, then I could do it. Before it was hip to instill self-esteem, my parents were leading the … Continue reading
Statute of RyAnne 