When a Font Becomes a Fight 

Font isn’t something people always think about when it comes to trademark. For many businesses, the words of their trademark are the words, and the form of the text is chosen because it “looks nice,” matches a vibe, or pairs well with the products or services. In actuality, stylized words are a form of logo mark in trademark, and they can be a big deal. Think of a particular stylized white cursive script against … Read more

Fearless (The Legal Version)

Big weekend! Taylor Swift has re-released her 2008 album “Fearless” to claw back ownership of, and agency over, her music after the much publicized sale of the original master recordings to a private equity firm. The release, of course, is taglined, “Taylor’s Version” – but what is the (copyright) legality behind how Taylor was able … Read more