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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, 20211 min read


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
Sep 29, 20213 min read


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
Aug 3, 20211 min read


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 22, 20213 min read


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 8, 20211 min read


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
Jun 4, 20211 min read


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
May 26, 20215 min read


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
Apr 26, 20214 min read


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
Mar 6, 20213 min read


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
Jan 5, 20211 min read


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
Oct 28, 20201 min read


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
Sep 23, 20201 min read


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
May 14, 20201 min read


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...
Nancy Mertzel
Jan 29, 20202 min read


Nancy Gives “Star” Presentation at Mock Pitch for New York Life Insurance
Nancy gave one of the best presentations during a mock pitch to New York Life Insurance organized by the National LGBT Chamber of...
Nancy Mertzel
Jan 11, 20201 min read


Nancy’s First Video Lecture on Copyright
At the request of professor and author Barry Alan Perlus, Nancy recorded a video lecture on copyright for an eCornell Digital Photography...
Nancy Mertzel
Dec 10, 20191 min read


Nancy to Speak at Symposium on Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Law
Nancy will be speaking at Women Owned Law’s inaugural Symposium on Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Law on March 11, 2020 at Drexel...
Nancy Mertzel
Nov 7, 20191 min read
Public WiFi Risks
It’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...
Nancy Mertzel
Oct 30, 20191 min read


“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...
Nancy Mertzel
Oct 22, 20192 min read


Beyond the Docket Interview
Check out a fun interview I did with Alt Legal on starting a firm, getting involved with Women Owned Law, and testifying before Congress....
Nancy Mertzel
Oct 4, 20191 min read
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