Don't worry that much about coming up with a cool title for your film or series because the network or studios will (probably) change it. Come up with a title that makes a producer want to read your script, not a title that looks good on a marquee. 1/
From the EPO: Provisional application of the UPCA to start: Ratification by Austria triggers the start of the period for provisional application of the Unified Patent Court agreement. http://dlvr.it/SHQKKk
“Companies that acquire both the masters and composition of a song will have a much easier time licensing the tunes” https://apple.news/AYUQbnj5JTCWU765sODzuDA
Suiter Swantz IP Patent Attorney Shane Thielen is teaching Creighton University School of Law's “Copyrights” course this winter.
Read more here:
https://suiter.com/shane-thielen-teaching-copyrights-course-at-creighton-university-school-of-law-2/
If a producer or writing contest says that you have to register your script with @WGAWest before submitting: 1) They don't know what they're talking about, and 2) Just make up a Reg. No. and put it on the script. They'll never know and you'll save $20.
Make sure that the producer who wants to option your script is a good fit for the material. Someone who’s been producing Lifetime Christmas movies may not be the best choice for your ultra gory slasher movie.Don’t take the first offer just because.
If you're a writerselling a spec script, do not sign a contract that says that the script was written as a work-for-hire. If you do, then the buyer is considered the "author" forever. If you keep it out, you can terminate the assignment after 35 years & get your rights back 1/
Happy Kid Inventor Day! This special day was created to celebrate kids' creative thinking and the practical ideas they can invent to solve everyday problems. Check out our newest blog to read about some great inventions created by kids!
https://suiter.com/inventions-made-by-kids/
Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and remember his strength, inspiration and leadership, which is an example for us all.
#MLKDay
How to Get a Divorce with Civility | Furman & Zavatsky https://bit.ly/3Fxfxio
I guess some words are always on my mind
Wordle 210 2/6
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From the EPO: Nomination of Data Protection Board members: Paolo Balboni has been appointed as Chair of the new Data Protection Board. He will be supported by Paul Breitbarth and Fernando Silva. http://dlvr.it/SH78nZ
A car that changes color at the push of a button and other curious inventions from CES 2022!
#patents #copyrights #inventions #trademarks
A car that changes color at the push of a button and other curious inventions from CES 2022 | Technology
From flying cars or with legs to lasers to kill mosquitoes and robots that serve wine or take toilet paper to ...
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From the EPO: User survey on future Ombuds services: Share your views with us in our public consultation http://dlvr.it/SH35sw
I don't know if it's a side effect of Omicron but it seems like every day now, I'm getting a call or email from someone claiming that Harry Potter, Avatar, Spiderman, etc., was stolen from them. Just a whole new level of delusion.
“instead of paying Sonos a royalty, Google decided it would simply send out a software update to the products in question to remove the capabilities that are covered by the patents.”
Google Is Intentionally Making Its Products Worse for Users. The Reason Might Surprise You
The company doesn't want to pay Sonos for technology it copied.
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I got an Oculus Quest for the holidays and I'm playing Half-Life: Alyx and boy is that game fantastic. Totally lives up to the hype. The Oculus is also pretty great by itself.
This lawsuit over the "God Helmet" just seems really stupid. I especially like that they threw in a claim for "intentional inflection of emotional distress" in a trademark dispute.
CBS Sued Over Portrayal of Torture Device on ‘Evil’ http://thr.cm/XHaFLtl
From USPTO: #USPTO’s FY 2021 Performance and Accountability Report: A clean bill of financial health http://dlvr.it/SGwkrN
This may be obvious but in case it's not, I'm not just on Twitter to provide random legal thoughts but also to get new clients. If you're a writer, director, producer, actor, etc., and think you might need a lawyer, please give me a call. I'm happy to talk to you.
From the EPO: From lab to market – two more case studies highlighting routes to success: Our latest technology transfer case studies reveal how smart patent strategies and co-operation can create commercial opportunities for innovative researchers. http://dlvr.it/SGw6qX
Preemptively posting this in advance for anyone who disagrees with my picks
♥️ Premiering in February 💙
WILL SMITH w/ @chancelloragard & @derekjlawrence
BLACK LOVE w/ @angelique814 & @TheCurvyCritic
COURTROOM MOVIES w/ @Zernerlaw & @MarcCalderaro
BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN SUPER DRAFT w/ @clarkewolfe, @marcbernardin, @devancoggan, & @MarkerRyan625
Jeff Bernard, Suiter Swantz patent attorney, discusses Foreign Filing Requirements in Significant Markets in our newest blog post.
Read here: https://suiter.com/foreign-filing-requirements-in.../
Adding to the annals of shitty things reality show producers do, a client was given a client that wasn't even a PDF, it was a link to a webpage for a 27 page contract that allowed for no changes (or even the opportunity to download the agreement. 1/
I only met Bob Saget one time. But I can honestly say it was one of the greatest days of my life. RIP
New, exciting inventions happening at Disneyland!
#patent #intellectualproperty #invention
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/capital-region/technology/2022/01/03/u-s--grants-disney-patent-for-virtual-world-simulator-for-theme-parks?fbclid=IwAR3oWNOu0Ke73uMUtWz9sQ4-Ph25shqCVhOaOg-La8SC9otw6rjOJzilQN0
Some contrarian thoughts on the Nirvana Baby lawsuit. (Full Disclosure: I have spoken to Spencer in the past, but I am not his lawyer). First, the lawsuit was fairly ridiculous. Contending that everyone who purchased a copy of Nevermind is guilty of possession of child porn 1/
“schadenfreude” https://apple.news/Aix7s1FyQR6KwiqkMnDcz4Q
#OnThisDay the Willy Wonka logo was trademarked. The logo, packaging, and marketing styles were influenced by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory novel, as well as its first film adaptation. The introduction of the brand took place a month before the movie was released in 1971.
12 IP trends for 2022
https://novaropublishing.com/blog/ip-management-post-covid/ #patents #covid #startups
From the EPO: New data protection rules enter into force on 1 January 2022: Data protection at the #EPO now in line with the highest international standards and best practices and with EU legislation. http://dlvr.it/SGVFJs
My prediction (based on nothing but speculation) is that the jury deadlocked on counts 2, 9, & 10 which are the fraud against patients' counts. I'm predicting guilty on the other counts (that the defrauded investors). Let's see if I'm right.
Looks like a (partial) verdict in the Elizabeth Holmes Theranos trial is imminent. https://twitter.com/doratki/status/1478148058294722561
“the way to change who you are is to change what you do. … Each time you just do it, you become it.”
How to Start (and Keep) a Healthy Habit
Whether you want to run a marathon or learn to play the guitar, here's how to set yourself up for success.
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Do you enjoy patent history? Our 2022 U.S. Patent Calendar is complete and an electronic version is available on our website. The calendar links interesting patents, including many clients of Suiter Swantz!
Check it out here:
https://cdn2.hubspot.net/.../2022%20Calendar_website.pdf
Happy New Year! Not only is today the start of a brand-new year, but it’s also National #CopyrightLawDay!
Start the year off right, with a better understanding of how to protect your intellectual property & contact our attorneys who can help. #intellectualproperty #copyrightlaw
Who Pays Child’s Health Insurance in a California Divorce?
Who Pays Child’s Health Insurance in a California Divorce?
Los Angeles family law lawyer explains which parent pays the child's health insurance in a California divorce defined under Family Code 3751.
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In honor of tomorrow's #PublicdomainDay, here's how long until the following characters can enter the MCU:
2 yrs - Buck Rogers, Cthulhu
3 yrs - Kull
5 yrs - Dick Tracy
6 yrs - Conan (the Barbarian not @ConanOBrien)
8 yrs- Flash Gordon
The Frey Law Firm wishes everyone a safe, healthy, & Happy New Year!
Priority claims from a design patent application to a provisional application are invalid.
Design Patent Application Priority Claims | Tom Galvani - Arizona Patent and Trademark Attorney
Priority claims from a design patent application to a provisional application are invalid. Design applications cannot claim priority to provisionals.
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We wish you a happy, prosperous, and successful year. Happy New Year from all of us at Suiter Swantz!
It's 4 pm and I still don't see a cert petition filed with the Supreme Court in the Friday the 13th case. What does this mean? Well, it means the case is officially over and Victor Miller owns the rights to his screenplay in F13 (but only in the US). 1/
Just a heads up. Tomorrow (12/29} is the last day for Horror Inc to file a cert petition to the Supreme Court in the Friday the 13th case. If it happens, I'll let you know
Okay, I found the clips and the case is worse than I thought. The clips are < 2 seconds total and involve a person describing that he supplied wild animals for films and showing clips of those films. Clearly transformative and fair use. Case should be tossed on a 12b6 motion
It's pretty rare to have a lawsuit over 5 seconds of clips in a documentary. I didn't watch TK2 yet but it's usually not difficult to make a decent fair use argument. And studios don't usually sue on these because they want to avoid judges ruling this is fair use. https://twitter.com/THR/status/1475849291352653828
It's pretty rare to have a lawsuit over 5 seconds of clips in a documentary. I didn't watch TK2 yet but it's usually not difficult to make a decent fair use argument. And studios don't usually sue on these because they want to avoid judges ruling this is fair use.
A lawsuit against Netflix and #TigerKing producers claims that the show used two clips of 'Ace Ventura 2' featuring star Jim Carrey “without permission or license" http://thr.cm/k7vx8Up
2021 is coming to an end! As we conclude another successful IP year, let's talk numbers: What's the magic number of patents issued for Nath, Goldberg & Meyer clients? Drumroll please!
#patents #trademarks #intellectualproperty #nathgoldbergmeyer #iplawfirm #iplaw #iplawyers
Time is essential in IP: On NGM Partner Joshua B. Goldberg's latest podcast, he discusses regaining said time, cutting the patent prosecution timeline from 2-4 years, to the more attractive 1 YEAR! How? Find out here:
#patents #trademarks #intellectual
Centricity B2B | Sheila Steinmark
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So Final Draft version 12 STILL includes a one-button link to register with the WGA, but no link to register with the Copyright Office (which is where you really need to register your screenplay). C'mon @finaldraftinc, fix that.
“Tragic because doing so reflects the great liberal faith in the power of honesty. … Yet the law is supremely challenged by a postmodern racist ideology that deliberately blurs the line between fact and fiction.”
Charlottesville Was Only a Preview
We have never had the national reckoning that we need over the events of August 2017.
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