#Intellectual Property

Oct 313 min read

The Second Lives of Luxury Goods: Trademark Issues Involving Resale, Customization and Upcycling

Read on for a discussion of legal issues arising from the resale, customization, and upcycling of luxury goods.

Sep 302 min read

Don’t Play My Song: Legal Issues Regarding Music in Political Campaigns

Playing music during political campaign events creates atmosphere. However, recording artists frequently object to the use of their music.

Jun 284 min read

Trademarks and Free Speech - “Trump Too Small” Not Registrable

Earlier this month, the US Supreme Court delivered its ruling in the case of Vidal v. Elster. Learn about the impact of this decision

Dec 4, 20231 min read

Nancy to speak at Women in Intellectual Property Law

Nancy will be speaking on a CLE panel about her professional journey and insights into the practice of IP law. Join us on December 6,...

Sep 27, 20233 min read

Trademarks and Band Names

Musicians who collaborate and form a band may not be aware of business issues like taking steps to protect their intellectual property

May 5, 20221 min read

Super Lawyers 2022: Nancy Named Top Lawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation

Feb 28, 20223 min read

The Truth About Copyright, Copies and NFTs

NFTs are regularly featured in the press, with reports of individual NFTs selling for tens of millions of dollars.

Jan 24, 20221 min read

Nancy Mertzel nominated as the Co-Chair of the Litigation Section’s ABA

Nancy Mertzel was nominated as the Co-Chair of the Litigation Section’s Intellectual Property Law Committee of the American Bar Association.

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