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Tesla fans, it’s time to get excited. After years of "Elon time" delays and speculation, we finally have a tangible sign that the second-generation Tesla Roadster is inching closer to reality. Tesla recently filed a new trademark application for a hexagonal shield...

A federal court just answered a question that millions of AI users probably never thought to ask: Can the things you tell your AI be used against you in court? The answer, at least for now, is yes. What Happened in the Heppner Case In United States v. Heppner, decided...

Buying a business is one of the most significant financial decisions a person can make. You've found a business that looks right — the revenue is there, the owner is motivated to sell, and you can already picture yourself running it. The excitement is real. So is the...

In the early days of the internet, cybersquatting was a manual, opportunistic game. A "squatter" would sit at their keyboard, guess that a brand like Google or Apple might forget to register a specific variation of their name, and hope for a payday.  Fast forward to...

Known for his power at the plate and his infectious personality, Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has officially added "entrepreneur" to his resume. As of April 7, 2026, Pasquantino has successfully registered the federal trademark for his beloved...

Small businesses make agreements every day — with vendors, customers, service providers, and sometimes even friends or family. Some of those arrangements are documented in formal contracts. Others are confirmed by email. Still others are based on nothing more than a...

In the world of guitar manufacturing, body shapes have long been a legal battlefield. The most significant modern chapter of this saga concluded in February 2026, when a long-running legal battle between Gibson Brands Inc. and Armadillo Distribution Enterprises (the...

As of March 2026, major copyright news is dominated by AI, with the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a case regarding AI-generated art, reinforcing that only human-created works can be registered. Key issues include proposed legislation on AI training data (CLEAR...

In the world of intellectual property, obtaining a trademark registration is often seen as the finish line. However, in reality, it is only the starting blocks. Trademark offices, including the USPTO, generally do not "police" your mark for you; they primarily focus...

If you're a business owner exploring a purchase, sale, or major contract, you've probably considered using AI or online templates to draft your documents. It's tempting—fast, seemingly cost-effective, and empowering. And in many ways, AI is a remarkable tool that can...