Artificial Intelligence and Copyright Law: From Monkey Selfies to ChatGPT
When it comes to copyright and technology, the saying “everything old is new again” seems apt. As businesses are increasingly...
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Nancy Mertzel
- Nov 17, 2022
- 1 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, 2022
- 1 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,...
Nancy Mertzel
- Nov 10, 2022
- 1 min
Mertzel Law Amongst the Best Law Firms in America
Mertzel Law was selected for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Law Firms in America. The firm has been included since 2022. Nancy has...
Nancy Mertzel
- Nov 10, 2022
- 2 min
Case to Watch: ML Genius v Google
Copyright Preemption – State vs. Federal Law What is Copyright Preemption? The Supreme Court is considering whether to accept an appeal...
Nancy Mertzel
- Oct 3, 2022
- 1 min
Mertzel Law Recognized as LGBT Enterprise by NGLCC
The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce re-certified the firm as an LGBT Business Enterprise. NGLCC is the business voice of the LGBT...
Nancy Mertzel
- Sep 23, 2022
- 1 min
Nancy to Speak on Social Media Influencers at AIPLA Annual Meeting
On October 27, Nancy will be presenting on “Recent Law and Trends on Social Media and Influencers, including Potential Liability for...
Nancy Mertzel
- Sep 23, 2022
- 3 min
Social Media Influencers and Intellectual Property Rights & Risks
Staying Safe in the Sphere of Influencers Social media influencer marketing is a growing field; one source estimates that the market grew...
Nancy Mertzel
- Aug 10, 2022
- 2 min
New Options for Trademark Searches
Building on a previous article about trademark searches, I elaborate on some of the new vendors and opportunities available to...
Nancy Mertzel
- Jun 29, 2022
- 2 min
Supreme Court: When Is a Derivative Work a Transformative Fair Use?
Fair use is probably the most-mentioned, but least-understood, aspect of copyright. It's challenging to predict the outcome in fair use ...
Nancy Mertzel
- May 5, 2022
- 1 min
Super Lawyers 2022: Nancy Named Top Lawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation
Super Lawyers 2022: Nancy Named Top Lawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation
Nancy Mertzel
- Apr 27, 2022
- 1 min
In the Mertzel Law Spotlight: Helping Ukrainian Fashion Brands
This month, we are pleased to feature firm client Angel for Fashion, an innovative e-commerce platform featuring 30 Ukrainian brands. The...
Nancy Mertzel
- Apr 18, 2022
- 3 min
Strategies for Combating Counterfeiting
Counterfeiting continues to be a serious problem for United States businesses. While concrete numbers are difficult to obtain, a Library...
Nancy Mertzel
- Mar 16, 2022
- 1 min
In the Mertzel Law Spotlight: Hibiscus Brew
I am pleased to be featuring firm client Allison Dunn, Entrepreneur & Author and Founder of Hibiscus Brew Café and Neat Rules LLC....
Nancy Mertzel
- Mar 1, 2022
- 2 min
National Professional Membership Nonprofit Women Owned Law Elects New President and Officers
Nancy J. Mertzel to serve as President; Cindy Towers and Nancy Lanard as Vice Presidents.
Nancy Mertzel
- Mar 1, 2022
- 1 min
Mertzel Law Certified as a Women Owned Business
Mertzel Law has now been certified as a Women's Business Enterprise through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.
Nancy Mertzel
- Feb 28, 2022
- 3 min
The Truth About Copyright, Copies and NFTs
NFTs are regularly featured in the press, with reports of individual NFTs selling for tens of millions of dollars.
Nancy Mertzel
- Jan 24, 2022
- 1 min
Nancy Mertzel nominated as the Co-Chair of the Litigation Section’s ABA
Nancy Mertzel was nominated as the Co-Chair of the Litigation Section’s Intellectual Property Law Committee of the American Bar Association.
Nancy Mertzel
- Nov 17, 2021
- 3 min
Are You Considering A New Cannabis Brand?
The legalization of cannabis across the country creates both new opportunities for business and new risks. Read on for tips on name selecti
Nancy Mertzel
- Oct 27, 2021
- 2 min
Options for Streamlining a TTAB Trademark Dispute with Alternative Case Resolution (ACR)
Not all trademark disputes take place in court. Learn about TTAB and tips for streamlining TTAB cases using Alternating Case Resolution.
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