Sep 28, 2023 "But Why Can't I Trademark My T-Shirt Slogan?" By Ashley Klein Deion Sanders' rise in popularity as the University of Colorado's head football coach has been spectacular to watch, and his viral...
Sep 28, 2023 New Opportunity Zones Legislation Incoming By Ryan Bullard Today, a bipartisan group of legislators introduced a bill that, if passed, is likely to bolster the Opportunity Zones program by adding...
Sep 27, 2023 Proposed CTA Extension: A Grace Period, Not a Procrastination Pass By Lili Martin-Mashburn The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed a new regulation under the Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA) to provide...
Sep 25, 2023 Navigating Potential Patent Prosecution Minefields By Micah Hensley In the world of patent prosecution, every word, act, or omission can matter. In Elekta Ltd. v. Zap Surgical Systems, Inc., Appeal No....
Sep 21, 2023 Advertisers Beware: Best Practices for Advertising in the Social Media Age By Dan Huynh Nathan Miles In today's digital age, social media advertising has become an indispensable tool for businesses looking to expand their reach and engage...
Sep 21, 2023 How Does OpenAI's Use of Copyrighted Material Compare to the Google Book Case? By Adam Thompson On September 19, a class action lawsuit was filed by the Authors Guild among others against OpenAI and its related companies alleging...
Sep 21, 2023 FinCEN Publishes CTA Compliance Guide By Lili Martin-Mashburn Matt Peurach Matt Flower This week, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published a Small Entity Compliance Guide to help small businesses comply...
Sep 20, 2023 Trademarking a Sound and the Auditory Identity of Brands By Joseph Wallace In the world of intellectual property, trademarks traditionally encompass brand names, logos, and distinctive designs. However, as...
Sep 20, 2023 FTC and HHS Team Up to Publish Updated Guidance on Health Care Privacy and Security Laws By Baylee Culverhouse This month, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published updated guidance...
Sep 19, 2023 Harnessing Intellectual Property: A Valuable Asset in Fundraising By Ashley Klein In today's increasingly competitive business landscape, fundraising has become a crucial component for startups and established companies...
Sep 18, 2023 A Leg Up for Your Competition? How the USPTO's Proposed Rules Hurt Early Stage Companies By Anna Malcom In April, the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) proposed new rules to limit eligibility for inter-partes review (IPR). Issued...
Sep 15, 2023 What Makes a Good Pitch? By Daniel Sineway As we enter conference and "pitch season" for early stage companies, entrepreneurs should use this time to focus their pitches and...
Sep 15, 2023 Patent Considerations for Startups By Micah Hensley As many of those involved in startups know, patents can be a source of frustration and perceived as a waste of precious capital. One...
Sep 15, 2023 Price Transparency Will Challenge Hospital Reporting Systems in 2024 By Michele Madison Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) proposed changes to the hospital price transparency rules. If finalized,...
Sep 14, 2023 CTA Is Going to Be a Pain! By Scott Allen For PE firms and their portfolio companies, which often involve complex structures, the new Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting...
Sep 14, 2023 How Should a Business Monitor Its Competitors? By Adam Thompson Buying your competitors' products is a great way to know how you stack up against them, but earlier methods are available for competitor...