US Congress Considers Copyright Protection for Golf Courses
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 12
In February 2024, proposed legislation was introduced in US House of Representatives which would extend copyright protection to golf courses. The bill is titled “Bolstering Intellectual Rights against Digital Infringement Enhancement Act” or the “BIRDIE Act”.
Inclusiveness Invigorates Innovation
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 11
June is Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan and recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ+) individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. The United States Patent and Trademark Office flies the Pride Flag and promotes the Pride community’s contributions with programming offered annually.
June is Pride Month
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 10
June is Pride Month. This year we are celebrating with some IP tips for drag performers! Drag performers can protect their intellectual property by registering the copyrights in their original works of music, choreography, and comedy sketches.
Chips That Run Our World
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 9
You’re rarely more than a few yards from Finny’s favorite chips, semiconductor chips to be precise. But what exactly is a semiconductor chip?
Happy Star Wars Day!
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 8
“May the 4th Be With You,” also known as Star Wars Day, takes place annually on May 4th. The phrase is a pun on the iconic Star Wars catchphrase “May the Force be with you.”
Fishman Stewart partner marks World IP Day on April 26 with a look at how creativity and innovation can be used to reach the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs) for safeguarding our planet and improving livelihoods
Dedicated to raising public awareness about the importance of encouraging innovation and creativity throughout the world, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) annually observes World Intellectual Property Day on April 26
Newsletter Round Up: Updates on Your Favorite Articles
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 7
First, a big “thank you” to all our readers who have given feedback on our newsletter. We appreciate your interest and insights. It is always a treat to hear from you! Second, we wanted to provide you with updates on some of our most popular articles
Pokémon vs. Palworld – The Poké Ball is in Nintendo’s Court
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 5
Intellectual Property’s Role in Shaping the Super Bowl Experience
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 4
If You Like It Then You Shoulda Put a © on It.
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 3
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and jewelry sales are usually around $6 billion USD in the United States alone. In 2021, the US Customs and Border Protection agency seized over $1 billion USD worth of counterfeit pieces of jewelry.