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Aug112019

Protection for computer software

Many people might understandably consider California the home of the computer software and hardware industries. Over the past few decades, Silicon Valley has launched an…

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Jul292019

Company sued for offering products with school’s name

The argument for what is and what is not intellectual or trademarked property may seem fairly cut-and-dry: if it is the product of a person…

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Jul292019

Facebook’s $5B privacy violation settlement

For many California residents, the internet is an essential part of their everyday lives. A computer and online access can be necessary to conduct business…

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Jul202019

New copyright claim changes introduced by YouTube

Many people in California have at a minimum viewed a video on YouTube at least once. It is almost impossible to avoid having a video…

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Jul072019

Musicians’ ownership of their work a challenge

People in California may be aware that copyrights are the legal way of protection an artistic work from being used or promoted by someone other…

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Jul012019

What is a trademark?

The primary goal of your business or organization is to make your mark within your local industry in Sacramento. While such a phrase is typically…

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Jun302019

Cannabis industry grappling with new patents

To some people across the nation, the legalization of marijuana for recreational use might only make them think about using the substance, others know that…

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Jun242019

Understanding plant patents

Many in Sacramento might think that your work in botany or horticulture might preclude you from ever having to worry about patent law. Yet if…

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Jun082019

Major retailer sued by NBA star over logo

California businesses or individuals who hold intellectual property know how important protecting those assets can be to their future and to other entities with whom…

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Jun062019

Game show news leak could involve legal consequences

A 35-year-old sports gambler won over $2 million during a 33-game streak on the quiz show “Jeopardy!” Earlier this week, an episode of the popular…

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