James Creedon
 
Space Force, Star Trek, and Strange New Worlds of Trademark Infringement
(Image credit: CBS/White House) On January 24, 2020, the United States Space Force logo hit the news — and the photon torpedoes began to fly. Almost instantly,...
Creedon PLLC     Jan 27 2020
When is Property Damage Not Property Damage?
Photo by Christopher Burns The economic loss rule in Texas generally bars a plaintiff from recovering economic losses in a tort claim (as opposed to breach of...
Creedon PLLC     Jan 25 2020
The Art of the Nonprofit
Photo by My Life Through A Lens Most art is backed by a dream and an aspiration to make the world a better place, whether that be through music, dramatic...
Creedon PLLC     Jan 22 2020
When Your Trademark Gets Opposed — Part 2
Photo by Eric Rothermel In our last post on this topic, we discussed the basics of a trademark opposition and the initial steps to take when confronted with...
Creedon PLLC     Jan 10 2020
To Self-Publish Or Not to Self-Publish — That Is the Question
Photo by Patrick Tomasso The publishing world has been rocked by the rapidly-evolving digital environment—marketing and business models have adapted to...
Creedon PLLC     Dec 21 2019
Which Comes First — the Announcement or the Trademark?
Photo by Samantha Gades Ever have a great idea for a new brand, project, or business? I suspect we all have — and as soon as we get the notion in our head, we...
Creedon PLLC     Dec 14 2019
The Music Modernization Act: Supporting Music Artists 3 Steps at a Time
Photo by Andrew Welch Are you a music artist (songwriter, musician, producer, mixer, or sound engineer) wondering how to collect the royalties on your...
Creedon PLLC     Dec 4 2019
Only Economic Loss? All Hope is Not Lost in Texas
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash The economic loss rule can be a source of uncertainty for many Texas practitioners. While most understand the premise—a...
Creedon PLLC     Nov 14 2019
“Revue” Your Materials Before You Compile
Photo by Gwen Ong on Unsplash Many of us have seen a theatrical production, but more often than not these performances consist of a fully-scripted play or...
Creedon PLLC     Nov 11 2019
Halloween Trademarks of 2019
Photo by David Menidrey on Unsplash Halloween is here, so why not take a brief look over some of the more interesting trademarks registered this year? First...
Creedon PLLC     Oct 30 2019
Employee Training Tip: Don’t Break Federal Law
Photo by Bill Oxford Earlier this year, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) reached an $884 million settlement with consumers and various governmental agencies to...
Creedon PLLC     Sep 25 2019
The ADA Throws a Curveball at America’s Favorite Pastime
Photo by Tim Gouw on Unsplash The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all public...
Creedon PLLC     Sep 3 2019
You're a Successful Target — Now What?
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash You’ve worked hard. You’ve built your brand and your business. You’ve taken prudent steps to protect it—registering...
Creedon PLLC     Jul 30 2019
James Creedon Presents on "The Current State of Hemp in Texas"
On June 29, 2019, James Creedon joined David Ritter of Ritter Spencer to discuss The Current State of Hemp in Texas. This presentation, hosted by the Texas...
Creedon PLLC     Jun 29 2019
When Your Trademark Gets Opposed — Part 1
Photo by Arisa Chattasa After countless hours of work, you have finally settled on the trademark which will be your core brand . The words you’ve chosen...
Creedon PLLC     Jun 28 2019
James Creedon on "Protecting & Building Your Cannabis Brand"
On March 9, 2019, James Creedon joined Richard Cheng of DLA Piper to discuss the many legal issues to consider when starting or growing a business in the...
Creedon PLLC     Mar 10 2019
Registration means “Registered”
Photo by Claire Anderson This morning, copyright attorneys, applicants, registrants, and common law owners were finally given definitive judicial guidance on a...
Creedon PLLC     Mar 4 2019
Unless You “Got the Moves,” Watch Your Step
Many of us know that “authors” can seek federal copyright protection, and many of us also know that “common law” copyright protection exists the moment a...
Creedon PLLC     Jan 9 2019
“Don’t Rush to Failure” — Why Company Policies Come First
Photo by Enrico Mantegazza on Unsplash I am often asked to update a company’s handbooks, contracts, and policies, or to prepare these important documents when...
Creedon PLLC     Nov 28 2018
Music Law for PROs
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash . Most everyone has attended a live music concert at one point or another (if you haven’t, you’re really missing out on a...
Creedon PLLC     Nov 28 2018
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