Copyright LawFeaturedIntellectual PropertyTrademark Law
February 24, 2026By Gianelle Cabrera
If a shopper has ever walked into two different stores and felt as though they were seeing double, the same product under a different label, that resemblance was likely intentional. Fast-retail brands thrive on the fine line between imitation and competition, but when does lawful competition become unlawful imitation? Putting that question to the […]
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Artificial IntelligenceFeaturedPrivacyThe Lanham ActTrademark Law
February 12, 2026By Victoria Reyes
Actor Matthew McConaughey (“McConaughey”) recently sought an inventive shield against artificial intelligence (“AI”) impersonators: he registered trademarks on recordings of his own voice, including his iconic phrase, “alright, alright, alright.”[i] This move made headlines not for its legal precision but for what it revealed: a glaring gap in the law.[ii] As AI makes it […]
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FeaturedFederal Trade CommissionThe Lanham ActTrademark Law
February 10, 2026By Ashley Sanchez
“Made in the USA” has long been more than a label. It is a promise of quality, ethics, and authenticity that influences how consumers shop and how brands price their products. In the beauty industry, where ingredient sourcing is increasingly global but branding remains deeply domestic, that representation is now under scrutiny.[i] Recent federal […]
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FeaturedInternational LawTax LawTrademark Law
October 10, 2025By Justin Fisher
In 2026, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (“FIFA”) World Cup is returning to North America, with the United States serving as the primary host.[i] Beyond the celebration of sport, the tournament will generate billions of dollars in revenue from broadcasting rights and corporate sponsorships.[ii] These income streams, however, do not fit concisely into existing […]
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