Inside IP: Trademark & Intellectual Property Insights From Stemer Law
From global trademark trends to practical brand-protection tips, the Stemer Law blog explores the evolving world of intellectual property through the lens of real legal experience. We translate complex trademark and copyright issues into clear guidance for business owners, creators, and in-house teams from a trademark attorney and copyright attorney perspective.
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Kat Von D In Copyright Case: Jury Verdict In Lawsuit Involving Miles DaviS Tattoo
A jury sided with Kat Von D in a high-profile copyright lawsuit over her tattoo of a Miles Davis photo. Here’s what the case reveals about fair use, substantial similarity, and the future of artistic expression in tattoo law.
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New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over ChatGPT: Copyright Infringement or Fair Use?
The New York Times has filed a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming ChatGPT was trained on its content. Here’s what it means for fair use, scraping, and the future of media law.
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Is Your Trademark Strong Enough to Register? How to Evaluate Brand Name Distinctiveness
Not all brand names qualify for federal trademark protection. Learn how to assess whether your trademark is generic, descriptive, suggestive, arbitrary, or fanciful—and what to do if yours is weak.
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Colorado Court Pushes Back on Mass Trademark Filings: What IP Enforcement Should Really Look Like, Stemer Law’s Sarah Stemer Quoted In Law360 Article
After filing over 850 trademark lawsuits, a Bong Company faces scrutiny from the District of Colorado—and attorneys like Sarah Stemer are pushing back. Here’s what this case reveals about IP trolling and responsible trademark enforcement.
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Adidas Opposes Black Lives Matter Trademark: When Legal Strategy Becomes a PR Risk
Adidas filed a TTAB opposition against the Black Lives Matter logo, citing confusion with its three-stripe mark. But the backlash shows how legal decisions can spark brand damage in today’s social media era.
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