Filing Doesn’t Cover Everything. You Can Still Add More If You Act Fast with a CIP Application
Author: Naiya Chung, Sagacity Legal Intern
Let’s talk patent law, new subject matter, and protecting your inventions.
To begin, you might assume that once your patent application is filed, your work is done. However, if you have developed new features or improvements since…
Author: Naiya Chung, Sagacity Legal Intern
AI is now part of everyday tools and services. It often uses creative works like art, books, music, and code without creators’ knowledge. If you create original work, it is important to understand how AI might affect your rights as laws around AI are still evolving.
Why Meta Could Use the Books Without a…
Written by Naiya Chung (“Legally Naiya”), Sagacity Legal Intern
Let’s talk about trademarks, their power, and a legal battle currently unfolding between the global superstar, Lady Gaga, and a California surf brand, Lost International, LLC. In March 2025, Lost International, LLC, the company that owns Lost Surfboards, filed a lawsuit against Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga had used the name, “Mayhem,”…
Written by Naiya Chung, Sagacity Legal 2025 Intern
Let’s talk copyrights.
In the age of viral food trends, TikTok-famous bakers, YouTube chefs, and best-selling cookbooks, it is now easier than ever for a fantastic recipe to not only get attention but be copied, borrowed, and flat-out stolen on social media.
This raises an important question for aspiring cooks and content…
Imagine creating something innovative—a bold new product or project—just to find out it might be infringing on someone else’s rights. This is the challenge laid bare by the groundbreaking U.S. copyright ruling involving AI that could shake up how business owners, content creators, and intellectual property owners operate in the world of AI.
Whether you’re developing content or products powered…
Has there ever been a time when you felt the thrill of imagining yourself as a superhero, soaring through the skies or saving the day with superhuman powers? For decades, the phrases “Super Hero” and “Super Heroes” have evoked these vivid images, conjuring up visions of Marvel and DC Comics’ iconic characters. However, a recent decision by the U.S. Patent…
Last week, I had an unforgettable reunion dinner with some of my cherished Motorola Solutions colleagues. Reminiscing about my 37 years with them sparked a powerful reminder of why I’m “not your ordinary IP attorney.”
There are thousands of registered patent attorneys in the U.S., and even more trademark and copyright attorneys.
𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙖𝙢 𝙄 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩?
Why do so many…
On June 24, 2024, the music industry witnessed a dramatic clash between tradition and technology.
Major record labels Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Records filed lawsuits against AI companies Suno and Udio, accusing them of massive copyright infringement.
The heart of the matter?
The AI companies allegedly used the labels’ recordings without permission to train their music-generating systems.…
USPTO TRADEMARK SCAMMERS ALERT
It’s important for you to know, trademark scammers are on the rise. They are doing everything from:
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On June 13, 2024, the Supreme Court decided that the Lanham Act’s names clause does not violate the First Amendment.
In their decision, the Supreme Court declined to register the trademark “Trump Too Small,” reinforcing the boundaries of trademark law and free speech.
This ruling has captured significant attention, particularly among those interested in intellectual property rights and political commentary.…
