Dive into the world of social media influencers and explore the intellectual property (IP) challenges they face. Gain insights from our hosts and Suzy Holman, a former influencer-turned-expert, as they share valuable tips and strategies.
Continue Reading ›In 1980, Congress passed Public Law 96-221, called the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act (“DIDMCA”), which, in part, allowed federally insured state banks, state credit unions, and state savings institutions the ability to export the “interest” permitted under their home state laws to customers/borrowers in other states without regard to any “interest” limitations in the customer’s/borrower’s home or domiciled state. This put state-chartered banks on equal footing with national banks and federal credit unions, which already could lend across the nation at any interest rate allowed in their respective home states. DIDMCA, under Section 525, also permitted states to opt-out of allowing this kind of interest rate exportation (Sections 521-523 of DIDMCA). As referenced above, federal interest rate exportation authority of national banks or federal credit unions is not based on DIDMCA and will therefore not apply to the following discussion.
Continue Reading ›Over the years many clients have forwarded to us scam trademark mailings. These mailings come from various official-sounding sources, all of which seek money to allegedly take action regarding the client’s trademarks. However, we have learned of a new, bolder scam. We have multiple reports of clients receiving telephone calls claiming to be from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The caller claims an immediate payment is needed to maintain a trademark filing, when no such payment is in fact needed. The caller is armed with specific data about the filing (which is all public record) and often calls within a day or two of when an application is filed. One caller even spoofed the USPTO telephone number, and pointed their potential victim to that number on the USPTO website in an effort to legitimize their claims.
Continue Reading ›We officially welcome our 2024 Diversity Legal Writing Interns who have joined us in our Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Tucson offices.
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Continue Reading ›As we step into 2024, our State and Local Tax team is pleased to present a concise overview of key Arizona tax developments from 2023.
Continue Reading ›Explore the legal intricacies of dog toy trademarks such as Chewy Vuitton and Bad Spaniels. Uncover key cases, including a pivotal Supreme Court showdown, with implications for both canines and intellectual property at large.
Continue Reading ›Continuing on this captivating musical journey, our hosts explore familiar tunes, recent copyright disputes, music copyright intricacies and potential infringement risks.
Continue Reading ›Have you ever experienced musical déjà vu? Join our hosts on a musical journey through familiar tunes, recent copyright disputes, musical copyright intricacies and infringement risks.
Continue Reading ›Meet Caileb Booze, the latest addition to the Lewis Roca Michael D. Nosler Scholarship program. Originally from Oklahoma, Caileb pursued his undergraduate studies in Sociology at Oklahoma State University before spending a few years in Dallas, Texas. Ultimately, Caileb's academic journey led him to the University of Colorado Law School.
Continue Reading ›On September 12, the Arizona Supreme Court declined to take review in ADP, LLC v. Ariz. Dep’t of Revenue, No. CV-23-0036-PR., which lets stand the Arizona Court of Appeals opinion in the same case. 254 Ariz. 417, No. 1 CA-TX 21-0009 (Ariz. Ct. App. Jan. 31, 2023).
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- The IP of Everything Podcast - Episode 23 - The IP of Influencers - Part 1
- Legal Issues, Problems, and Unanswered Questions Regarding a State’s Ability and Potential Departure from the Depository Institution Deregulation and Monetary Control Act of 1980 (“DIDMCA”)
- New Trademark Scam
- Welcome our 2024 Diversity Legal Writing Interns
- 2023 Arizona Tax in Review
- The IP of Everything Podcast - Episode 22 - The IP of Dog Toys
- The IP of Everything Podcast - Episode 21 - The IP of Similar Sounding Songs - Part 2
- The IP of Everything Podcast - Episode 20 - The IP of Similar Sounding Songs - Part 1
- Welcome our 2023 Michael D. Nosler Scholarship Intern
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