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Jul 29, 2024 | worldtrademarkreview.com | Howard J. Shire |Justin Tilghman

United States of America Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence

Jun 19, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Howard J. Shire |Justin Tilghman

In a landmark decision written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Lanham Act’s provision that prohibits the registration of trademarks consisting of, or comprising the name of, a particular living individual without the individual’s written consent.

Feb 21, 2024 | worldtrademarkreview.com | Howard J. Shire |Justin Tilghman

United States of America Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence Given the record, it was reasonable to conclude that the mark is commonly used on apparel in an informational and ornamental manner to convey an anti-racist sentiment. Register for free for limited access Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content.

Feb 13, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Callan Stein |Howard J. Shire |Michael Lowe |Christopher Brolley

Looking back, 2023 proved to be yet another important year for the landscape of college sports and name, image, and likeness. As we look ahead to 2024, it's imperative for higher education stakeholders to consider how the landscape will evolve further. Here, we delve into the future of NIL in 2024 and offer some predictions and insights that could define this year of college sports.

Jan 9, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Callan Stein |Howard J. Shire |Michael Lowe |Christopher Brolley

In the more than two years since the NCAA adopted its groundbreaking interim policy allowing college student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness without losing their eligibility, college student-athletes have seen NIL opportunities rapidly grow and evolve.