by Michael D. Steger | Jan 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Megan J. Abner, Associate January 1, 2024, this year’s so-called “public domain day,” marked the partial release of the world’s most famous mouse into the public domain. Disney’s iconic “Steamboat Willie” and lesser-known “Plane Crazy,” both released in 1928, marked...
by Michael D. Steger | Jan 2, 2022 | Featured, Trademarks
Just as broken limbs or downed trees that fall during a storm can block your path, defunct trademarks can block a trademark owner from registering a new mark. Let’s examine some different ways to clear the deadwood that is impeding your client’s way forward. Do Your...
by Michael D. Steger | Apr 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
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by Michael D. Steger | Feb 13, 2020 | Copyrights, Featured
If the three rules of real estate are location, location, location, the three rules of copyright protection should be: get it in writing, get it in writing, get it in writing. A recent copyright case against the famed glass sculptor Dale Chihuly illustrates the...
by Michael D. Steger | Jan 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Larry David’s comic masterpiece “Curb Your Enthusiasm” returned for a 10th season on HBO last Sunday. One of the episode’s running jokes was David’s insistence on a three day statute of limitations for wishing someone a “Happy New...