Springsteen.
Sinatra.
Chuck Wepner (for at least one night in 1975 and then through the “Rocky” avatar).
At least some of the people that rest stops on the New Jersey Turnpike are named after.
These public figures...more
7/30/2019
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Commercial Appropriation ,
Common Law Torts ,
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WIPO
To many, the names “Rocky Balboa” and the “Italian Stallion” are as universal and front of mind as the names “Chuck Wepner” and the “Bayonne Bleeder” are regional and tucked into (or have already fallen out of or never made...more
5/28/2019
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Commercial Buildings ,
Graffiti ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Paintings Sculptures and Engravings ,
Photographs ,
Property Owners ,
Public Art ,
Sweden ,
UK ,
United States ,
Video ,
Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA)
There is a popular vintage Harley Davidson t-shirt that says “Tough Guys Finish First.” That may be true. But, sometimes, to finish first, one does not need more tough guys; one needs more lawyers, as a crime-related matter...more
3/13/2019
/ Asset Seizure ,
Collective Marks ,
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First Amendment ,
Freedom of Association ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Indictments ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Jury Verdicts ,
Motorcycle Clubs ,
Murder ,
Plea Agreements ,
RICO ,
Sentencing Enhancements ,
Service Marks ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
Unincorporated Associations ,
USPTO
On August 10, 2018, the Governor of Massachusetts signed “An Act relative to the judicial enforcement of noncompetition agreements,” otherwise known as the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (“Act”), § 24L of Chapter...more
In managing workforces, particularly when addressing employee turnover, employers often find themselves facing issues regarding how best to safeguard their confidential business information and how to protect their...more
In the area of trade secrets and non-compete law, there continue to be notable developments at the state and federal levels. Here are five recent ones.
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