Nancy MertzelMay 141 minNew York Law Journal Publishes My New Article The published my article, Strategies for Avoiding and Responding to Copyright Troll Litigation. (This is an expanded version of my February newsletter article.)
Nancy MertzelJan 302 minCopyright Troll Litigation: How to Avoid It and What to Do if You Get SuedAn important development in copyright litigation over the past few years is the dramatic increase in so-called “troll” cases. For example, one notorious atto...
Nancy MertzelJan 121 minNancy Gives “Star” Presentation at Mock Pitch for New York Life InsuranceNancy gave one of the best presentations during a mock pitch to New York Life Insurance organized by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). Check ou...
Nancy MertzelDec 15, 20191 minMertzel Law is growing!Our first employee is an experienced paralegal named Melinda Mendoza. Melinda will be working on copyright registration projects, trademark prosecution and l...
Nancy MertzelDec 10, 20191 minNancy’s First Video Lecture on CopyrightAt the request of professor and author Barry Alan Perlus, Nancy recorded a video lecture on copyright for an eCornell Digital Photography Certificate class o...
Nancy MertzelNov 7, 20191 minNancy to Speak at Symposium on Women’s Entrepreneurship in the LawNancy will be speaking at Women Owned Law’s inaugural Symposium on Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Law on March 11, 2020 at Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kli...
Nancy MertzelOct 30, 20191 minPublic WiFi RisksIt’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 lawyers and non-lawyers ...
Nancy MertzelOct 22, 20192 min“Click Here”: Are Your EULA and TOS Enforceable?It’s commonplace for websites to have terms of service (“TOS”) and privacy policies available via links at the bottom of the homepage or in a footer across t...
Nancy MertzelOct 4, 20191 minBeyond the Docket InterviewCheck out a fun interview I did with Alt Legal on starting a firm, getting involved with Women Owned Law, and testifying before Congress. Thank you Bri Van T...
Nancy MertzelJul 10, 20192 minSummer Reading Prime: How to Avoid Buying Counterfeit Books on AmazonAs you prepare for your summer vacation, you may be stocking up on sunscreen, electronics and books for summer reading, both professional and pleasurable. Wh...
Nancy MertzelJun 19, 20192 minDYKES ON BIKES, THE SLANTS and FUCT: Reclaiming Disparaging, Immoral and Scandalous TrademarksJune is Pride Month, which celebrates the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. This year also commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Upris...
Nancy MertzelMay 14, 20194 minWhy Should You Register Copyright? Lessons Learned From the Supreme Court Fourth Estate DecisionIn March, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in that has important implications for copyright ownersThe case concerned whether a cop...
Nancy MertzelApr 18, 20191 minWomen Owned Law Member Spotlight Features Nancy MertzelWomen Owned Law, the only organization dedicated solely to advancing women entrepreneurs in the law, has featured Nancy in its April member spotlight. Read h...
Nancy MertzelMar 7, 20191 minNancy Mertzel to Discuss Supreme Court Decisions on Copyright Cases at Practicing Law InstituteNancy Mertzel has been invited to provide a litigation and legislative update as part of the Practicing Law Institute's Advanced Copyright Law 2019: Current ...
Nancy MertzelJan 22, 20191 minTTAB Seeks Input on Standard Protective OrderThe Trademark Trial and Appeal Board is seeking input on whether its standard protective order, which is applicable in all Opposition and Cancellation procee...
Nancy MertzelNov 10, 20181 minNancy Mertzel Elected to AIPLA FellowsNancy Mertzel was elected to the AIPLA Fellows at the 2018 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Qualifications for election as a Fellow include (1) outstanding...
Nancy MertzelNov 8, 20181 minNancy Mertzel Attends CityBar Small Law Firm SymposiumNancy Mertzel attended the New York City Bar Association's Small Law Firm Symposium. The all day program provided valuable information about managing and grow...
Nancy MertzelSep 27, 20181 minNancy Mertzel Presents on Trademarks and Domain NamesNancy Mertzel presented during a webinar today entitled "Introduction to Domain Name Disputes." She covered the following topics: What is a domain name What...
Nancy MertzelSep 13, 20182 minDo I Need a Trademark Search?Clients often ask whether they should conduct a trademark search before selecting or adopting a new brand name. The answer is usually yes. This post will exp...
Nancy MertzelAug 13, 20181 minMertzel Law Attends National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) ConferenceMertzel Law attended the NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference in Philadelphia, August 14-17. The conference brought together over 1,300 entr...