Sep 23, 2019
Copyright Law and The Phillie Phanatic Lawsuit
The Philadelphia Phillies’ mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, may soon not be the property of the Phillies. How and why this could be are interesting questions that teach us a part...
Author: Kameron Kramer
Kameron is an experienced business law and intellectual property attorney. With a technical background gained as a chemical engineer, Kameron uses his varied skills to provide general counsel and start-up services to many local and regional companies.
Sep 18, 2019
Terms & Conditions for your Website
These days, creating a website is easier than ever with website building platforms like WordPress and Wix. For business owners, a professional, enticing, and functional website is crucial for attracting...
Sep 9, 2019
Using a DMCA Agent to Limit Liability
Reading opinions submitted in the comment section of a digital newspaper article makes for a richer and more interactive experience compared to a traditional printed publication. Sure, a printed newspaper...
Sep 3, 2019
Pro Forma Financial Statements
For business owners, making decisions about business operations and the company’s trajectory can be exciting, but it also comes with uncertainty. For example, say your company wants to expand and...
Aug 29, 2019
OSU’s Confusing Trademark Application
Ohio State University has filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for “THE,” in international class 25 for use on clothing, namely, t-shirts, baseball caps,...
Aug 26, 2019
Gain Copyright Protection by Using an Anonymous LLC
These days, confidentiality is hard to come by. On a personal level, it’s hard to be anonymous even on a weekend vacation with friends when they tag you in pictures...
Aug 21, 2019
Likelihood of Confusion in Trademarks
For many businesses, brand name protection is one of their most important assets. Brands helps customers identify a particular business as the source of that business’s goods or services. And...
Jul 25, 2019
Rolling Forward with Your Food Truck Idea
It usually goes something like this: while visiting a friend in Portland, you stopped by one of the city’s 50+ food cart pods the day it wasn’t raining and about...
Jul 23, 2019
Deepfakes and their legal implications
It’s hard to deny our affinity for creativity when it comes to enhancing selfies, vacation photos, or everyday moments with friends. Photo alteration, or manipulation, has been around for more...
Jul 3, 2019
Trademark or Cultural Appropriation?
Kim Kardashian is in the news again, perhaps she never really left the news, but this time for a Trademark issue. She is trying to Trademark the name KIMONO for...
Jun 24, 2019
Understanding Contracts: The Sports Contract
When most of us hear about our favorite pro athlete signing with a new team, we see dollar signs. Mike Trout’s $426 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels makes...
May 28, 2019
Understanding Contracts: The Contractor and Subcontractor
Let’s face it: there comes a point when we realize we can’t do it all. Accordingly, many businesses hire contractors to perform services ranging from payroll, marketing, janitorial, or even...