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.
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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.
Nancy Mertzel
- Sep 29, 2021
- 1 min
Nancy Mertzel Authors Supreme Court Amicus Brief for AIPLA in Unicolors v H&M
Nancy authored her fourth Supreme Court amicus brief for AIPLA. Check out the link https://www.aipla.org/detail/news/2021/08/10/unicolors-i
Nancy Mertzel
- Sep 29, 2021
- 3 min
Effect of Mistakes in Copyright Registrations
The United States Supreme Court has scheduled oral argument in Unicolors v H&M for November 8, 2021. The Court ruling will be important to
Nancy Mertzel
- Aug 3, 2021
- 1 min
Celebrating Our 4th Anniversary!
I’m delighted to be celebrating our 4 year anniversary! It has been an amazing year of growth for us at the firm. Here are some...
Nancy Mertzel
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
Introduction to Typefaces, Fonts and Font Licensing
What’s the Difference Between a Font and a Typeface?
Many people confuse fonts and typefaces. Read this article to learn the difference.
Nancy Mertzel
- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
Nancy Mertzel is Recognized in Crain's NY Business 2021 Notables.
I am honored to be recognized as one of Crain’s 2021 Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Exec
Nancy Mertzel
- Jun 4, 2021
- 1 min
The New York Times Quotes Nancy Mertzel
As more states legalize recreational cannabis, Wrigley and other companies are suing over look-alike THC treats. They're protecting their...
Nancy Mertzel
- May 26, 2021
- 5 min
Fair Use Implications from the Supreme Court's
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
Nancy Mertzel
- Apr 26, 2021
- 4 min
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
Nancy Mertzel
- Mar 6, 2021
- 3 min
3 Things Every Website Owner Should Know About the GDPR and CCPA
If your website collects or can collect information from users, you may be subject to the GDPR and the CCPA.
Nancy Mertzel
- Jan 5, 2021
- 1 min
USPTO Increases Trademark and TTAB Fees
Effective January 2, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) increased fees in trademark matters and changed some of...
Nancy Mertzel
- Oct 29, 2020
- 1 min
Superlawyers Selects Nancy Mertzel for the 12th Year in a Row
For the 12th consecutive year in a row, Nancy Mertzel, firm Founder and Managing Partner, was selected for intellectual property...
Nancy Mertzel
- Sep 24, 2020
- 1 min
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce selects Nancy Mertzel to Co-Chair its Legal Industry Council
We're thrilled to announce that Nancy Mertzel was selected to serve as Co-Chair of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) Legal...
Nancy Mertzel
- May 14, 2020
- 1 min
Strategies for Avoiding and Responding to Copyright Troll Litigation
The New York Law Journal published my article, Strategies for Avoiding and Responding to Copyright Troll Litigation. (This is an expanded...
Nancy Mertzel
- Jan 30, 2020
- 2 min
Copyright Troll Litigation: How to Avoid It and What to Do if You Get Sued
An important development in copyright litigation over the past few years is the dramatic increase in so-called “troll” cases. For...
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