The Rise of OTAs in Defense Contracting: Opportunities, Risks, and What Contractors Need to Know
Money-Saving Licensing Tips for Startups
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Cease and Desist Letters: Protecting Your Intellectual Property the Right Way
PODCAST: PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Cease and Desist Letters: Protecting Your Intellectual Property the Right Way
A Counterintuitive Approach to Winning Without Litigation: One-on-One with Haley Morrison
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Tips for Conducting a Trade Secret Assessment with Rob Jensen
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Essential Steps to Sell Your Business
Mickey Mouse: un ratón con abogado
The Briefing: The Ninth Circuit Puts the Brakes on Eleanor’s Copyright Claim
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Why Can't I Clean the Graffiti Off My Walls? — No Infringement Intended Podcast
The Briefing: Trademark Smoked: The Fall of General Cigar’s COHIBA Registration
PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - NCAA Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Update – Effects of House Settlement
How IP Can Fuel Your Startup's Growth
Tariffs and Trade Series: What Senior Management Teams Need to Know
5 Key Takeaways | AI and Your Patent Management, Strategy & Portfolio
Two Key Considerations in NIL Deals
Influencers have become a cornerstone of modern marketing strategies. A social media influencer is an individual who has established credibility, expertise or a strong personal brand in a specific niche or industry and uses...more
You need “name, image, and likeness” (NIL) rights to use an individual’s name, voice, image, or AI replica. The Internet and social media have rapidly multiplied the ways companies can promote their businesses and products,...more
Influencer marketing isn’t just a trend; it’s the new frontier of digital engagement. But with big opportunities come even bigger responsibilities (and risks). Join us for American Conference Institute and Canadian...more
The recent decision by U.S. District Judge Karen Marston in MLB Players Inc. v. DraftKings and Bet365[1] represents a pivotal development in the legal landscape surrounding name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. The ruling...more
The NCAA national men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will start on March 16, 2025 and conclude with the national championship games in early April. Broadcast stations often conduct promotions tied to these...more
As my colleague Puya Partow-Navid recently wrote, popular or viral phrases in the sports world are often the subjects of trademark registrations. Women’s sports are no exception. 2024 was a banner year for women’s sports,...more
With the Super Bowl coming up, it is important for brands looking to capitalize on football-themed promotions to remember that the terms “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” are registered trademarks guarded by the National...more
Introduction - Post-pandemic, there has been a significant rise in digital marketing worldwide. Companies are utilising platforms (“Platforms”) like Google Ads and various social media networks to connect with prospective...more
Brands are taking over the produce aisle at the grocery store. They have already conquered the cereal aisle, the soda aisle, the chips aisle, and the cookie aisle (my favorite). While there have always been produce brands...more
The Ninth and Second Circuit Courts of Appeal recently issued decisions confirming that competitive keyword advertising does not create a likelihood of confusion where the plaintiff’s trademark does not appear in the...more
In the rapidly evolving world of social media marketing, content creators are an invaluable asset for brands seeking to reach a larger audience. Influencers effectively assist brands in showcasing brand values, gaining...more
A recent lawsuit between two influencers, Alyssa Sheil and Sydney Nicole Gifford, highlights critical issues of copyrights and likeness rights in the influencer space. Both are known for posting photos that feature a...more
Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate the legal risk of campaigns and promotions....more
To succeed in the growing functional beverage industry, understanding key legal issues is crucial. As new functional beverage brands continue to emerge, business owners need to consider a variety of legal issues, including...more
On July 19, 2024, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (“USOPC”) filed a complaint against performance sports beverage company Prime Hydration, LLC (“Prime Hydration” or “Prime”) in the United States District...more
In October, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) announced a new interpretation regarding the registrability of advertising elements. This new approach adopts a less restrictive stance, paving the way for the...more
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the intersection of technology and entertainment raises new challenges and opportunities in the realm of talent partnerships. With generative artificial intelligence’s growing...more
They say the first step is admitting you have a problem. My name is Whitt, and I’m a recovering litigator. I’ve spent years sending ugly letters and playing a zero-sum game with strangers, and it generally didn’t lead to a...more
Historically, the Olympic Games rank high as one of the most effective international marketing platforms in the world, reaching billions of people in more than 200 countries and territories across the globe. The International...more
The Olympics are coming! Now is a good time for brand owners who are planning promotional activities related to the Olympic games, or have endorsement agreements with Olympic athletes, to review the rules and make sure they...more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) visual media is having a moment, with PitchBook reporting that “startups are raising record sums to bring AI-generated visuals to enterprise clients.” This subset of generative AI saw VC funding...more
The Summer Olympic Games will begin on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) carefully protect Olympic trademarks and...more
Trademark owners often receive advice from counsel about registering their marks for core goods and services. And many times, that is all that budgets initially allow for....more
Vondran Legal® News: We have recently filed suit in the Los Angeles Superior Court against the South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation. Amazingly, they used photographs of two Defendants (who are working professionals who...more
In 2023, the Federal Court of Canada released its decision in Energizer Brands, LLC and Energizer Canada Inc. v. Gillette Company (2023 FC 804). The decision clarifies some of the laws applicable to comparative advertising in...more