Firm Insights

Marx Bros. v. Warner Bros. – An Amusing Lesson in the Dangers of Trademark Bullying

By Michael A. Kahn / September 16, 2016 / Comments Off on Marx Bros. v. Warner Bros. – An Amusing Lesson in the Dangers of Trademark Bullying

A few months ago, the Journal of the Missouri Bar published a superb article by a Capes Sokol attorney, the title of which captures its essence: “Avoid Becoming a Trademark Bully: The Art of Writing Cease and Desist Letters.” As Drey explains, an over-the-top demand letter, especially when aimed at a small business, creates the…

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Donald Trump v. Mick and Keith: You Can’t Always Play What You Want

By Michael A. Kahn / August 4, 2016 / Comments Off on Donald Trump v. Mick and Keith: You Can’t Always Play What You Want

Back in June of 2015, on the day he launched his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump rode down the escalator at the Trump Tower with the rock anthem “Rockin’ in the Free World” blaring from all the speakers. While the rest of the audience listened to The Donald vow to Make America…

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Boxerman on Bitcoin – Part II: Blockchain and Legal Issues that Can Arise With Virtual Currency

By Sanford J. Boxerman / July 29, 2016 / Comments Off on Boxerman on Bitcoin – Part II: Blockchain and Legal Issues that Can Arise With Virtual Currency

In my previous blog post, I provided a very basic overview of Bitcoin, the most prominent of the virtual currencies that have developed over the past few years.  This post picks up where that post left off. To my mind, the most interesting and exciting aspect to Bitcoin is its use of the blockchain, and…

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