Don’t Play My Song: Legal Issues Regarding Music in Political Campaigns
Playing music during political campaign events creates atmosphere. However, recording artists frequently object to the use of their music.
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Nancy Mertzel
Jun 284 min
Trademarks and Free Speech - “Trump Too Small” Not Registrable
Earlier this month, the US Supreme Court delivered its ruling in the case of Vidal v. Elster. Learn about the impact of this decision
Nancy Mertzel
Jun 281 min
Generative AI Case Tracker
Litigation over the use of copyrighted content in generative AI is proliferating.
Nancy Mertzel
May 303 min
Copyright Damages and the Discovery Rule: Warner Chappell v Nealy
The Supreme Court held that there is no time limit on the period for recovery of copyright damages in a timely filed copyright case.
Nancy Mertzel
Apr 304 min
Fair Use and Generative AI
A refresher on fair use and key precedents likely to be influential in the pending cases.
Nancy Mertzel
Feb 294 min
Is “Trump Too Small” … Registrable? Understanding Trademarks and Free Speech
Read on for an explanation of what you should know about the Court’s anticipated ruling in Vidal v Elste
Nancy Mertzel
Feb 11 min
Open for Business in New Jersey!
We're thrilled to announce Mertzel Law PLLC is now serving clients in New Jersey.
Nancy Mertzel
Jan 303 min
Generative AI and Copyright
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 Mertzel
Dec 4, 20231 min
Nancy to speak at Women in Intellectual Property Law
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,...
Nancy Mertzel
Nov 29, 20233 min
MetaBirkins, Trademarks & The First Amendment
How the modified Rogers test was recently applied by a district court in MetaBirkins.
Nancy Mertzel
Oct 26, 20233 min
What Every Business Owner Should Know About Open Source Software
Read on for a discussion of how open-source software implicates copyright law and its consequences for business owners.
Nancy Mertzel
Sep 27, 20233 min
Trademarks and Band Names
Musicians who collaborate and form a band may not be aware of business issues like taking steps to protect their intellectual property
Nancy Mertzel
Jul 26, 20234 min
Abitron v Hetronic: “Use in Commerce” Reigns Supreme
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
Nancy Mertzel
Jun 29, 20233 min
Copyright Fair Use After Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith
Last month, the Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in the dispute between photographer Lynn Goldsmith and the Andy Warhol
Nancy Mertzel
May 26, 20233 min
What Every Business Owner Should Know About Intellectual Property
Intellectual property, or “IP,” can be one of the most valuable assets of a business. Identifying and protecting your IP is essential.
Nancy Mertzel
Mar 27, 20233 min
Dog Toys, Parody and the First Amendment: Jack Daniel’s v. VIP
Mel Brooks once said, “[h]umor is just another defense against the universe.” Jack Daniel’s may disagree. The U.S. Supreme Court heard...
Nancy Mertzel
Feb 2, 20231 min
Nancy Spoke at PLI on Trademark and Copyright Licensing
On January 4, Nancy spoke on an interactive panel concerning “Negotiating Critical License Terms: A Clause-by-Clause Review.” The panel...
Nancy Mertzel
Jan 27, 20233 min
Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Law: From Monkey Selfies to ChatGPT
discussion of how artificial intelligence is testing the bounds of intellectual property law.
Nancy Mertzel
Nov 17, 20221 min
New Trademark Office Action Response Deadlines
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 Mertzel
Nov 11, 20221 min
Super Lawyer, Nancy Mertzel
Nancy has been selected once again for inclusion in Super Lawyers as a "top rated intellectual property litigation attorney in New York,...
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