Author: Case Collard

His practice focuses on patent disputes but includes software licensing, trade secrets, and other commercial litigation. He provides practical and cost effective options alongside creative legal strategies. Case prosecutes and defends cases around the country, primarily in Colorado and California where he is a member of the bar, but also in E.D. Texas, E.D. Virginia, N.D. Illinois, Delaware, and New Jersey. He advocates for clients through all phases of litigation, from pre-trial diligence through trial and post-trial briefing. He is an engineer and registered patent attorney. His technical background allows him to work closely with experts and inventors to fully understand the technology at issue and handle IP disputes at the USPTO or in the courts.

When Trademark Goes Off Trail: Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia

Popular drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia is being sued for trademark infringement, and the internet is not quiet about it. Wyn Wiley took on the alter ego Pattie Gonia in late 2018 after posting a viral photo of herself hiking an outdoor trail…

Labubu and La-No-No: Navigating Trade Dress in Plush Toys

Most companies would love to have their product become a viral sensation, but in the age of viral media and “internet dupes,” companies are forced to fire on all cylinders to successfully secure and defend the intellectual property rights when one of their products takes…

ER and The Pitt-falls of a Frozen Rights Provision

Michael Crichton, author, director, and visionary created works that resonate today like Jurassic Park, Twister, Westworld, and ER. Now, his estate is suing the production team and leading actor of the newly released medical drama known as The Pitt for being a knock-off of ER….

Artists v. AI Images

AI technology is developing at a tremendous pace and AI image creation is no exception. AI images are even winning art contests. Since AI generates artistic images modeling others’ work, human artists are asking “is it copyright infringement for AI technology to use my work…

What Comes Next for the NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness Rules?

image by fitzcrittle / Shutterstock.com There have been massive changes in American collegiate sports since this past summer: On June 30, 2021, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) radically changed course and announced that it would no longer penalize student athletes who profit off of…