
Estranged Bedfellows? Partnerships & Co-ownership of Patent Rights
Whether you and a few friends invented the next big thing – or even if you came up with it all by yourself and just need the right help...

Character, Pepe the Frog & Copyright
At some point, cartoonist Matt Furie’s Pepe the Frog character went from “peaceful frog-dude” to recurring character in white supremacist...


China’s First IP Protection Center
On July 25th, China opened its first IP protection center. According to report(s), it was established in the Pudong district of Shanghai, a

Gaming, Virtual Computers & Intellectual Property
With the rise of Minecraft – a popular video game and online phenomenon – some players have started creating interactive 'Redstone'...

Knock, Knock! Who's There? Copyright Litigation
Conan O'Brien, TBS, Conaco and a number of writers have been deposed in a lawsuit which alleges infringement of Mr. Robert Kaseberg's...


I Ain't Afraid of No Goats? Personality / IP Rights & Social Media
Love this linked photo , which appeared on Facebook, from a personality / IP rights perspective... In the foreground, Bill Murray – at a...


Bringing Your Good Idea to Market This Year: Three Tips on How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
You have a good idea. It could be an invention with the potential to change how people do business, or a catchy brand name for your next...

Father Live-Streams Baby's Birth on Facebook, Sues Yahoo and ABC for Broadcasting Clip
After a California resident live-streamed his son's birth on Facebook, a clip from the video was broadcast by ABC's "Good Morning America" a

What is Copyright? See the Canadian IP Office's New Video on YouTube
The Canadian IP Office invites you to check out their new video which appears on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development...