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What’s the Difference Between a Font and a Typeface? Many people confuse fonts and typefaces. Read this article to learn the difference.

I am honored to be recognized as one of Crain’s 2021 Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Exec

As more states legalize recreational cannabis, Wrigley and other companies are suing over look-alike THC treats. They're protecting their...

After more than a decade of litigation, the epic battle over the Java API has come to an end with an April 2021 ruling by the United States

Two recently enacted statutes, the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) and the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE

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Effective January 2, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) increased fees in trademark matters and changed some of...

For the 12th consecutive year in a row, Nancy Mertzel, firm Founder and Managing Partner, was selected for intellectual property...

We're thrilled to announce that Nancy Mertzel was selected to serve as Co-Chair of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Legal...

The New York Law Journal published my article, Strategies for Avoiding and Responding to Copyright Troll Litigation. (This is an expanded...

An important development in copyright litigation over the past few years is the dramatic increase in so-called “troll” cases. For...

Nancy gave one of the best presentations during a mock pitch to New York Life Insurance organized by the National LGBT Chamber of...

Our first employee is an experienced paralegal named Melinda Mendoza. Melinda will be working on copyright registration projects,...

At the request of professor and author Barry Alan Perlus, Nancy recorded a video lecture on copyright for an eCornell Digital Photography...

Nancy will be speaking at Women Owned Law’s inaugural Symposium on Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Law on March 11, 2020 at Drexel...

It’s tempting to squeeze in some work at a coffee shop or airport while you’re on the go. Unfortunately, doing so can be risky - for...

It’s commonplace for websites to have terms of service (“TOS”) and privacy policies available via links at the bottom of the homepage or...

Check out a fun interview I did with Alt Legal on starting a firm, getting involved with Women Owned Law, and testifying before Congress....

As you prepare for your summer vacation, you may be stocking up on sunscreen, electronics and books for summer reading, both professional...

June is Pride Month, which celebrates the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. This year also commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the...