Intellectual Property

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

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

Super Lawyers 2022: Nancy Named Top Lawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation

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

Two Important Changes to Trademark and Copyright Laws:

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

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