by Stephen Kennedy | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog
As promised in a previous blog, I am writing a series of articles covering how you can protect yourself from fraud over the holidays. Everyone has heard about cyber-theft, phishing emails, and data breaches, but you may not (yet) have heard about ATM skimmers, which...
by Stephen Kennedy | Nov 23, 2016 | Blog
When you think of Thanksgiving, trademarks are likely not the first thing that comes to mind. However, the USPTO has issued a number of registrations for trademarks related to Thanksgiving. Here are a few of our favorites: GREENBERG SMOKED TURKEY, Registration No....
by Stephen Kennedy | Nov 17, 2016 | Blog
A frequent question we receive here at Kennedy Law from potential copyright clients is what copyright damages are available for infringement. Under 17 U.S.C. § 504, a copyright infringer may be liable for statutory damages, actual damages, and profits. Statutory...
by Stephen Kennedy | Nov 11, 2016 | Blog
When I walk into a car dealership to purchase a car, I would not think twice about a hacker somehow getting access to my information. Over a hundred car dealerships have leaked online your name, address, phone number, and social security number, all thanks to a...
by Stephen Kennedy | Oct 20, 2016 | Blog
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has postponed oral argument in the Redskins disparagement trademark case (Pro-Football Inc. v Amanda Blackhorse, No. 15-874). All briefing on the issues had been completed and the case was set for oral argument on December 9, 2016....
by Stephen Kennedy | Oct 14, 2016 | Blog
A federal district judge has granted the University of Houston’s motion for a temporary injunction against the former South Texas College of Law. The University of Houston (“UH”) filed for the injunction after the South Texas College of Law (“STCL”) recently rebranded...
