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Read on for a discussion of legal issues arising from the resale, customization, and upcycling of luxury goods.

Playing music during political campaign events creates atmosphere. However, recording artists frequently object to the use of their music.

Earlier this month, the US Supreme Court delivered its ruling in the case of Vidal v. Elster. Learn about the impact of this decision

The Supreme Court held that there is no time limit on the period for recovery of copyright damages in a timely filed copyright case.

A refresher on fair use and key precedents likely to be influential in the pending cases.

Read on for an explanation of what you should know about the Court’s anticipated ruling in Vidal v Elste

We're thrilled to announce Mertzel Law PLLC is now serving clients in New Jersey.

Explanation of the key cases and underlying concepts at issue, as well some steps you can take to request that your content be excluded.

Nancy will be speaking on a CLE panel about her professional journey and insights into the practice of IP law. Join us on December 6,...

How the modified Rogers test was recently applied by a district court in MetaBirkins.

Read on for a discussion of how open-source software implicates copyright law and its consequences for business owners.

Musicians who collaborate and form a band may not be aware of business issues like taking steps to protect their intellectual property

In June, the US Supreme Court delivered its ruling in the case of Abitron Austria GMBH v. Hetronic Int’l, Inc., which concerned whether a US

Last month, the Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in the dispute between photographer Lynn Goldsmith and the Andy Warhol

Intellectual property, or “IP,” can be one of the most valuable assets of a business. Identifying and protecting your IP is essential.

Mel Brooks once said, “[h]umor is just another defense against the universe.” Jack Daniel’s may disagree. The U.S. Supreme Court heard...

On January 4, Nancy spoke on an interactive panel concerning “Negotiating Critical License Terms: A Clause-by-Clause Review.” The panel...

discussion of how artificial intelligence is testing the bounds of intellectual property law.

The USPTO recently changed the time period to respond to trademark office actions from six months to three months from the date of the...

Nancy has been selected once again for inclusion in Super Lawyers as a "top rated intellectual property litigation attorney in New York,...