In this intellectual property alert, Beverly Berneman examines the new Illinois law protecting revenues generated by using children in influencer content.

In this week’s IP Blawg, partner Beverly A. Berneman explains why copyrighting creative work identifying the correct work in a copyright application is important and how not doing so can backfire on a creator.

GCT’s Intellectual Property Group hosts an informational webinar - "Trademark Challenges: Swords and Shields"

Golan Christie Taglia will host an IP webinar designed to give an overview of trademark challenges.

In the recent installment of her IP Blawg, partner Beverly A. Berneman discusses the language in a trademark co-existence agreement and the effects it had on two companies with similar trademarks.

In this companion piece to last week’s IP Blawg article, partner Beverly Berneman continues her examination of Artificial Intelligence and Deepfakes, with an in-depth look at the recent ELVIS act that will go into effect in Tennessee on July 1, 2024.

The article, “Bankruptcy Sale or Termination of Copyrights. Which One Rules?”, was part of the ISBA’s March 2024 publication.

In a recent installment of her IP Blawg, partner Beverly A. Berneman examines the patentability of abstract ideas in software products.

The lists recognize the outstanding achievements of attorneys in the state of Illinois.

Golan Christie Taglia shares steps to take when you receive unsolicited trademark emails.

Golan Christie Taglia partner Beverly A. Berneman analyzes a bankruptcy case involving royalty payments and explores the implications of the U.S. District Court ruling.

Check out the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin’s IP News Challenge, a new interactive column featuring an IP news quiz with GCT’s Intellectual Property Group Chair Beverly A. Berneman.

15 Golan Christie Taglia attorneys were named to 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists, five of whom celebrate being selected to the list for the first time.

Sometimes what you think you know is more dangerous than not knowing at all. That is particularly true of Intellectual Property Law.

On December 27, 2020, Congress enacted the Copyright Alternative in Small Claims Enforcement Act (CASE Act). The CASE Act establishes a small claims court for copyright infringement cases.

Golan Christie Taglia is thrilled to announce 11 of the firm’s attorneys were named to the 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

On January 25, 2022, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued an order for sanctions against Abtach Ltd., 360 Digital Marketing LLC, and Retrocube LLC. These entities operated a series of low-cost trademark filing and design websites. The USPTO discovered that these companies engaged in an egregious scheme to deceive and defraud both the USPTO and individual applicants in more than 5,500 trademark applications.

Golan Christie Taglia attorneys successfully represented a kosher caterer before the Beit Din Rabbinic Court of the Chicago Rabbinical Council.

Starting in early 2022, the US Copyright Office will begin offering a small claims court for copyright infringement cases. Now is a good time to audit your website and avoid potential copyright problems.

Golan Christie Taglia is delighted to announce the inclusion of 16 firm attorneys to the 2021 Leading and Emerging Lawyers lists for their outstanding work in a wide range of areas including Closely & Privately Held Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy & Workout Law: Commercial and more.

COVID-19 has prompted numerous changes to the employment, tax and bankruptcy laws that govern businesses that continue to struggle to stay afloat amidst the ongoing pandemic. Join GCT partner Beverly Berneman for a comprehensive discussion on a range of updates to laws, regulations and requirements that businesses, employers and employees must consider as they plan to navigate the new business environment in the post-COVID era.

Golan Christie Taglia is proud to announce the inclusion of nine of its attorneys to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

On December 27, 2020, two significant changes were signed into law. These changes are intended to create cost efficient flexibility in both copyright enforcement and trademark portfolio development.