The Rise of Fake Copyright C&D Letters (And How Not to Get Taken In)
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 23
If your inbox has been serving up dramatic “copyright infringement” cease and desist letters lately, you’re not imagining it. Scam C&Ds are having a moment.
Find a Penny, Pick it Up?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 24
In British and American culture, finding a penny is traditionally considered to be sign of luck – but how long until we stop finding them altogether?
Ghoul Rights Reserved: The Legal Side of Halloween
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 23
Costumes, masks, vampires, and candy corn are symbols of Halloween. But can anyone own rights to these icons of fright and festivity?
The Curse of the Co-Owner: A Haunting Tale of Trademark Ownership
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 22
Read about a haunting trademark co-ownership arrangement gone frighteningly wrong.
Cracker Barrel’s Logo Controversy: A Rebranding Misstep and the Return to Tradition
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 21
Cracker Barrel learned an important lesson with their recent logo rebranding campaign.
Repo Revenge: How One Woman Drove Off with a Dealership’s Name
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 20
A Lima, OH woman turned the tables on a local car dealership after her vehicle was repossessed—by legally claiming the dealership’s name.
Clothing by any other name: The Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 19
Trademark owners are advised to conduct searches for translations of any foreign terms in their proposed marks before selection to avoid this faux pas.
Copyright Certificates Are Going Out… Naked!
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 18
If you recently got a copyright registration certificate in the mail and noticed it’s missing something kind of important—like a signature—you’re not imagining things.
Fashionably Protected – Fashion Wears Longer with IP Rights
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 13
In the fast-paced world of fashion, IP Rights are often overlooked—yet they can be a game changer. From trademarks that protect brand identity to copyrights for original prints, IP Rights offer critical tools for protecting both creativity and market value.
UPDATE: The Beige Battle Ends in a Whimper, Not a Verdict
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 12
In our previous FishTank article “The Great Beige-Off: Influencer Sues for ‘Vibe’ Infringement,” we reported on Sydney Nicole Gifford’s lawsuit against fellow influencer Alyssa Sheil over allegations of copyright infringement involving neutral-toned social media content.