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In today's digital world, intellectual property (IP) assets are the crown jewels of many businesses. Trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, photographs and online content need to be carefully managed to maximize their value and protected against a multitude of threats.
Led by two senior partners with decades of cutting-edge IP legal experience, Lutzker & Lutzker LLP provides counseling, transactional and litigation services to a wide range of clients, including:
- Corporations whose in-house counsel need assistance with IP matters
- Large, mid-size and small businesses seeking to grow or protect their IP assets
- International brands and companies entering the U.S. market
- Creative professionals and firms seeking to capitalize on their IP assets
- Nonprofits that need a wide spectrum of legal services.
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Lutzker & Lutzker and the DC Chapter of INBLF, International Network of Boutique and Independent Law Firms, hosted the network’s 20th anniversary Black Tie Weekend November 7-9, 2024.
Participating in the event from L&L were Arnie Lutzker (President of INBLF), Susan Lutzker, Jeannette Carmadella, Ben Sternberg, Carolyn Wimbly Martin, Ethan Barr and Janet Fries.
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Since Janet Fries joined Lutzker & Lutzker as Of Counsel in July 2024, she has been a sought-after speaker both as a lawyer and a photographer.
Currently Janet has 22 photographs on exhibit at the Cosmos Club, a Washington, D.C. social club providing intellectual fellowship since 1878. The exhibition opened on September 6, 2024, and will continue through January 7, 2025. On [ ... ]
From time to time we report on significant developments – positive and negative – in the preservation of cultural heritage. Below are some updates to prior reports and new items of interest.
Showcasing of Hindu Temple BackfiresEarlier this year we reported on the consecration of the Ram Mandir temple in Ayodhyh, India, a northern India pilgrimage site. The temple w [ ... ]
This post is an update. Read the original post here, the first addendum here, the second addendum here and the third addendum here.
On September 4, 2024 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled against the Internet Archive. In so doing the Second Circuit upheld the March 2023 ruling of the U.S. Southern District Court of New York in Hachette v. Internet Ar [ ... ]
This is an update to our earlier articles on Public Domain Day here and here.
Since the first copyright act was signed into law by George Washington in 1790, copyright protection has been limited to a term of years. Originally, the term was set as a single period of 14 years, but over time two alternative sets of copyright terms were enacted: 1) life of the author plus 7 [ ... ]
As we have previously discussed, it is essential to remain diligent to avoid trademark scams. Such scams are becoming more prevalent and increasingly sophisticated and can convince even the most cautious targets. Scammers use tactics such as displaying a realistic USPTO seal, impersonating USPTO officials, offering lower-cost registration or making urgent appeals for money. Other [ ... ]