Register Your Copyrights or Lose Your Rights
Recently an artist came to see me about a possible infringement case. The artist had created some artistic works several years ago, but shared the material only with some friends. One of the friends turned over a copy of one of the works to a producer without the...Supreme Court Invalidates Aereo Business Model; Ruling Declares Aereo Infringes Copyright
In the closely watched case of American Broadcasting Companies v. Aereo, the Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Aereo’s business model infringed on television broadcasters’ exclusive rights to transmit television programming. ¬† The Court’s 6-3...GRAY MATTERS Statutory Remedies for Sales of Unauthorized Parallel Goods Post-Kirtsaeng
Gray market goods or parallel imports are genuine branded goods that are legitimately produced but then imported into a market without the consent of the trademark and/or copyright owner In contrast to counterfeit goods, gray goods are manufactured under license from...Young Man — There’s No Need To Feel Down — Village People Lead Singer To Recover Copyrights
Victor Willis, the former lead singer of the seminal disco group The Village People will recover control over his interest in the copyrights for many of the group’s hit songs. As a result of one of the first cases to decide a songwriter’s efforts to...Michael Steger Named Best IP Attorney for Growing Businesses
In June, New York Enterprise Report magazine named Michael D. Steger the Best Intellectual Property Attorney for Growing Businesses. The award was based on Mr. Steger’s work for clients on trademark, copyright and internet projects. He was nominated by firm...Michael D. Steger, PC
Since Michael D. Steger started practicing law in 1993, he has sought to help solve his clients’ problems and expand their business opportunities. Whether in business transactions, litigation and other disputes, or counseling behind the scenes, he has focused on providing value to the individuals, companies and other entities that he has served. Mr. Steger founded the firm in 2005.
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