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Can You Be Sued for Using a Logo in Your Marketing?
Some companies push the boundaries by referencing or even incorporating a competitor’s branding, such as their logo, in their marketing
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Mar 267 min read
Tortious Interference and Copyright Infringement Risks for Independent Designers and Web Developers
Working as an independent contractor in design or website development offers a great deal of creative freedom, but it also comes with
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Mar 247 min read
All Mariah Carey Did Not Want For Christmas was a Lawsuit
The plaintiffs claim to have co-authored a song with the same title in 1989, which they allege shares substantial similarities with Mariah C
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Nov 8, 20236 min read
Appeals Court Reinstates Copyright Lawsuit Against 'Fortnite' for Dance Move Use
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has reinstated a copyright lawsuit brought by choreographer Kyle Hanagami against Epic Games
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Nov 2, 20233 min read
Fair Use for YouTube Creators
This blog post aims to demystify Fair Use for YouTube creators. One area that often leads to confusion and, unfortunately, copyright strikes
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Oct 16, 20234 min read
Fair Use in Copyright Law
One area that often leads to confusion and legal quandaries is the doctrine of "Fair Use."
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Oct 9, 20236 min read
The Star Trek Fan Film Lawsuit: Boldly Exploring the Realms of Copyright Law
Learn the story behind the out-of-this-world Star Trek Fan Film lawsuit that redefined the rules of Star Trek fan-made films.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jun 28, 20234 min read
Online Businesses and Intellectual Property: How to Protect Your Brand and Ideas in the Digital Age
The importance of intellectual property in the digital age In today's increasingly digital world, the value of intellectual property (IP)...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Apr 26, 20234 min read
Nickelback Seeks $592,000 in Legal Fees After Copyright Infringement Win
Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses, reproduces, or distributes a copyrighted work without the permission of the copyright owner
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Apr 18, 20235 min read
Tattoos and Copyright Law | Who Owns Your Tattoos?|UTLRadio Podcast
This episode of the UTLRadio Podcast aired on January 31, 2022. If you haven't done so already, make sure that you subscribe to the...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Feb 13, 202324 min read
Who Owns Your Tattoos? | Copyright Lawsuits Involving Tattoos
Who Owns Your Tattoos? You may be surprised to learn that copyright laws cover most tattoos, which means that the artist who created it...
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Jan 31, 20236 min read
Understanding the Basics of Trademark Law
What is trademark law and how can it help your business? In this post we explain the basics of trademark law.
Peter Lamont, Esq.
Sep 16, 20214 min read
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