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ProLawCLE Course featuring Milord A. Keshishian, Esq.

  Infringement & DMCA Takedown Notices on E-Commerce Platforms Like Amazon Presented by Milord A. Keshishian, Esq. Course Description: Live Webcast – April 30, 2021  (also available on-demand) 10:00-11:00am PT / 11:00-12:00pm MT / 12:00-1:00pm CT / 1:00-2:00pm ET E-commerce’s rise to dominance has resulted in enforcement of patent, copyright,…

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Using Copyright Law to Silence Alleged Abuse Victim? Fair Use Defense?

Attorney Slade Neighbors filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against his former girlfriend Veronica Monger for posting his text messages and emails on her blog website.  Monger’s website claims that the text messages and emails were sent by Neighbors and evidence the alleged physical and mental abuse.  Monger adds commentary to…

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Dogpile: Pet Chew Toy Design Patent and Trade Dress Infringement Lawsuit

Dog chew toys are in the middle of a design patent and trade dress infringement tug-of-war lawsuit filed by Benebone against Pet Qwerks.  The design patents cover a stick design with “Y” shaped ends.  Patent Nos. D870,400 and D871,686.  Benebone contends that Pet Qwerks, “rather than design its own product[,]…began…

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Kendall Jenner Sued For Copyright Infringement by Paparazzi for Posting Instagram Video

Kendall Jenner’s copyright infringement lawsuit is the most recent in a growing list of celebrities being sued by paparazzi for copyright infringement for posting pictures and videos of themselves to Instagram and other social media sites.  Photographers who take photos of the celebrities in public are deemed the copyright owners…

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Fortnite Sued For Infringing Orange Shirt Kid’s Dance Moves And Slogan

The Orange Shirt Kid sued Fortnite’s creator for copyright and trademark infringement for using his signature “Random” dance moves and catchphrase “It’s also a great exercise move!” in the wildly popular videogame.  The Kid shot to YouTube stardom in 2018 after posting his Random dance video and catchphrase.  Fortnite is…

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Cosmos Furniture Sued For Copyright and Design Patent Infringement Again

Amini designs and sells unique furniture at various tradeshows and through distributors and its furniture designs are featured in magazines and on popular websites.  Amini obtains intellectual property protection for its furniture designs, including three copyright registrations (Reg. Nos. VA 1-627-918; VA 1-627-828; VA 1-627-832) and three design patents (Design…

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Sugarfina Files Copyright, Trade Dress, and Patent Infringement Case Against Bouquet Bar

Sugarfina sells premium gourmet candy, including alcohol flavored gummy bears, including luxurious gift packages sold in stores, hotels, and food retailers.  Sugarfina started in 2012 and because of early popularity, federally registered many intellectual property rights, including design patents, copyrights, and trade dress protection for its products and packaging.  Sugarfina’s…

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I’m Speaking At Bridgeport’s What Makes Jurors Tick CLE Seminar (8/10)

On August 10, 2018, I have the pleasure of speaking at Bridgeport Continuing Education’s “What Makes Jurors Tick?” seminar at Hotel Indigo LA Downtown.  I will discuss how to successfully communicate complex and technical information to jurors.  Click here for more information and to register for the seminar.

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House of Lashes Sues Kiss Nails Products for Trademark & Copyright Infringement Over Iconic Eyelashes

House of Lashes is a Southern California beauty company that sells eyelashes, beauty products, and accessories, and is well known in the beauty and eyelash industry.  House of Lashes owns the federally registered ICONIC trademark (Reg. No. 4.839,324) for false eyelashes, adhesives for affixing eyelashes, and artificial eyelashes.  Additionally, House…

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