Jake is an associate in Dorsey’s Trademark, Copyright and Advertising group. His practice focuses on the development and protection of intellectual property rights; trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement; copyright prosecution and enforcement; domain name disputes and UDRP proceedings; intellectual property licensing; intellectual property-related due diligence in corporate transactions; DMCA compliance matters; and keeping clients informed of new technology trends as they relate to brand management and intellectual property.
You probably have a friend who’s justifiably obsessed with all things Beyoncé (this author might be that friend). You might also have a friend who’s engaged (a fiancé). When the two intersect, you’ve got a FEYONCÉ. Get it? Check Instagram — it’s a thing. But…
A fog of uncertainty surrounds regulations in the marijuana industry. At the federal level, the plant is still a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Substances Act and, therefore, federally illegal to possess, sell, and distribute. However, this has not stopped states from implementing their…
A top favorite to win this weekend’s Kentucky Derby is a colt named Justify, whose parents were Stage Magic and Scat Daddy. Other contenders include Free Drop Billy, Firenze Fire, Lone Sailor, and Magnum Moon. The strange names are as much a part of Derby…
A recent decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board in Tidal Music AS v. The Rose Digital Entertainment LLC (Opp. No. 91232127) confirms the importance of ensuring proper use of a service mark before filing an allegation of use. The key take-away from the decision…
We teach girls to shrink themselves To make themselves smaller We say to girls “You can have ambition But not too much You should aim to be successful But not too successful Otherwise you will threaten the man” – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie In honor of…
We only want one thing for Christmas this year: clear and unambiguous terms for ownership of intellectual property. We know you’ll understand after the year you’ve been having. #FashionSanta was the social media sensation of the 2015 holiday season. Children and adults alike (including Canada’s…
Get ready, nerds! This summer’s Comic-Con season is almost upon us and your costume is not going to make itself. But before you squeeze into your tights and cape, do you need to worry about copyright infringement? This blog recently discussed the Supreme Court’s grant…
Jeffrey CadwellJeff advises clients on the availability, registrability, and stre...
Michael KeyesJ. Michael Keyes is an intellectual property attorney with exten...
Kaleb McNeelyAs a partner in the Trial Group, Kaleb practices primarily in the ...
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Fara SunderjiFara assists clients in the development and execution of all type...
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Evan EveristEvan is a partner in Dorsey’s Trademark, Copyright and Adverti...
