Creative expression and artistic innovation are cornerstones of cultural development throughout the United States. Here in Texas, countless artists, musicians, writers, and architects work with passion and care to make beautiful, thought-provoking, and unique tangible...
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Exercise bike company Peloton in trademark dispute
In Texas and across the nation, the ongoing health crisis has necessitated that people adapt to the changed circumstances. A major part of that has involved people adjusting how they exercise. This has led to something of a boom for home exercise equipment. That...
How can businesses protect their trade secrets from publication?
Trade secrets can make or break Texas businesses. They can be the factors that distinguish new entities from their competitors and make certain products popular while similar products languish. When a business develops or acquires a profitable trade secret, they will...
What is copyright infringement?
If someone has used your copyrighted materials without your permission, there is a possibility that they may have infringed upon your copyright. In order to be protected under copyright law, your work must be ‘original’ and be ‘fixed in a tangible medium of...
Tesla accuses new employee of stealing trade secrets
When a company hires an employee, they assume they will follow the company rules regarding copyrights and trademarks. Usually, employees sign an agreement with their company when they are hired to protect company secrets. The car company, Tesla, is accusing one of its...
Nicki Minaj, Tracy Chapman settle copyright dispute
Music fans in Houston may recognize singer Tracy Chapman’s 1988 song, “Baby Can I Hold You.” Thus, they may be interested to hear that a copyright dispute between Chapman and rapper Nicki Minaj regarding the use of that song has recently been settled. The settlement...
New trademark law goes into effect this year
While it is common knowledge that the 2021 budget bill passed at the end of 2020 (the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, H.R. 133), it may come as some surprise that this bill also included changes to existing US trademark law. Along with the budget bill’s...
What is a trade secret?
Most Texas businesses have competitors in their market that they work against to grow and maintain their edge. In order to do that it is good to have a competitive advantage – the “secret sauce” that your competitor is lacking; the list of client contacts that the...
An overview of types of intellectual property
Intellectual property law can seem complex to many individuals and business leaders in Texas; however, we strive to make this area of law understandable to our clients. The confusion for many starts in the term Intellectual Property itself. After all, the concept...
Preparing to file for a trademark
When investing the time and energy in starting up your business or developing a new product, it is important to make sure you can realize the profits you deserve. One way to ensure that others do not take your hard-earned profits is to ensure that your brand is...