Writings by Brent "Giles" Davis

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USPTO Greenlights Some Cannabis Trademarks

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Recently Issued New Guidance That Clears the Way for Certain Cannabis Trademarks The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued new guidance that clears the way for certain cannabis trademarks. While the USPTO has previously refused to register any cannabis-related goods and services, it has reevaluated its […]

Author: Brent "Giles" Davis

July 16, 2019

USPTO

Four Key Elements of the Music Modernization Act

Rep. Doug Collins Recently Introduced the Music Modernization Act (H.R. 4706) Late last month, Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) introduced the Music Modernization Act (H.R. 4706) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill represents the largest proposed overhaul of U.S. copyright law governing music licensing in more than two decades. “I introduced the Music Modernization […]

Author: Brent "Giles" Davis

January 29, 2018

How Marijuana Businesses Can Protect Their Valuable IP

How Can Marijuana Businesses Protect Their IP? Just like their peers in other industries, cannabis businesses often have valuable intellectual property, including trade secrets, trademarks, and patents. The difference for marijuana businesses is the difficulty in safeguarding their IP, particularly under federal law. Federal IP Protections A total of 29 states, including New Jersey, have […]

Author: Brent "Giles" Davis

September 25, 2017

Costco Must Pay Tiffany $19 Million In Counterfeit Ring Lawsuit

Judge Rules Costco Must Pay Tiffany $19 Million in Counterfeit Ring Lawsuit U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain ruled that Costco Wholesale Corp. must pay more than $19 million for infringing trademarks owned by Tiffany & Co following a counterfeit ring lawsuit. The judgement includes $11.1 million plus interest, which is three times Tiffany’s lost […]

Author: Brent "Giles" Davis

August 31, 2017

Trademark Infringement

The Proposed CLASSICS Act Would Protect “Oldies”

Recently Proposed Federal Copyright Legislation, the CLASSICS Act, Would Clarify Copyright Protection for Sound Recordings pre-dating Feb. 15, 1972 Reps. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) and Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee for Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, recently introduced legislation to clarify the federal copyright protection available to pre-Feb. 15, 1972 sound […]

Author: Brent "Giles" Davis

August 11, 2017

Design Patent Dispute Between Apple and Samsung Returns to District Court

Court of Appeals Remands Apple Samsung Design Patent Dispute Back to District Court The design patent dispute between Apple, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. has come full circle. In a recent ruling, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit remanded the case back to the district court to determine the proper test for assessing […]

Author: Brent "Giles" Davis

March 2, 2017

The Intra-Band Agreement: Why Your Band Needs a Pre-Nup

Why Your Band Should Consider an Intra-band agreement When new bands are early in their careers, there is a sense of “us against the world” and a comradery that makes all the members think that their friendship and common purpose will never fade. This is exactly the feeling engaged couples have. In fact, most people […]

Author: Brent "Giles" Davis

November 8, 2016

Scarinci Hollenbeck

What Small Businesses Need to Know About MAP Agreements

What You Need to Know About MAP Agreements One crucial aspect of any agreement between a retail business and a supplier are the minimum advertised pricing policies, also known as MAP agreements.There are various pros and cons to MAP agreements, however, it is important for a small business to know there are legally enforceable restrictions against advertising […]

Author: Brent "Giles" Davis

September 16, 2016

Stairway to Heaven Lawsuit Breakdown

Intellectual Property Attorney Brent “Giles” Davis Breaks Down What the Jury Will have to Consider in the Stairway to Heaven Lawsuit. The upcoming copyright infringement trial involving Led Zeppelin’s hit, Stairway to Heaven, has recently received a great deal of media attention. In the case Skidmore v. Led Zeppelin, plaintiff, the estate of Randy Wolfe, […]

Author: Brent "Giles" Davis

June 10, 2016

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