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Penthouse Settles Trademark Dispute with WeHo Nightclub
Last week, a trademark suit filed by Penthouse against the famed Factory Nightclub, in West Hollywood, was dismissed in light of the parties reaching a settlement. The complaint, filed on May 19, 2016...
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Trademark Protection for the “F-Word”?
Different jurisdictions (i.e. countries) have different laws on protection of trademarks including adult language. A trademark on a term may be granted in one country, yet denied in another. We see...
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Matal v. Tam: A Game Changer for the Adult Industry?
On June 19, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in the case of Matal vs. Tam, 582 U.S. __ (2017). There, the Court held that a provision in the law that prohibits trademark...
View ArticleTrademarks and the Adult Industry: A Major Change on the Horizon
Trademarks and the Adult Industry: A Major Change on the Horizon Why It Matters, How to Prepare, and What to Look Forward To Originally printed in EAN Magazine, October 2017 A trademark is a name,...
View ArticleA Look Back at 2017: Legal Developments
The year 2017 brought some major legal developments in Adult Industry law. From intellectual property to age-verification, and all kinds of issues in between, some revolutionary changes are on the...
View ArticleGet Off My Domain!
Originally published in the January 2018 Issue of XBiz World, page 16 “Cybersquatting” refers to the practice of buying a domain name identical or similar to a trademark of a third party in an effort...
View ArticleAlways Use Protection: Trademarks, That Is!
This article was originally published in the March 2018 issue of ED Magazine, page 34. For decades, trademarks including sexually-explicit language or imagery were denied registration at the U.S....
View ArticleThe Legalities of Porn Parodies
This article was originally published in April 2018 issue of XBiz World at page 38, and at XBiz online here. Legendary internet “Rule 34” declares that “if it exists, there is porn of it — no...
View ArticleTrademark Protection for Goods vs Services
This article was originally published in the July 2018 issue of XBiz World Magazine on page 36. In the rapidly-evolving adult industry today, companies that have traditionally offered web services,...
View ArticleProtecting Pleasure – A Look at “Morality Clauses” in IP Laws Around the World
This article was originally published in the September 2019 issue of XBiz Premiere Magazine and online here. If you’re in the adult industry, you’ve probably heard the recent big news of the United...
View ArticleGET DOWN TO BUSINESS – PROTECT YOUR PERFORMER NAME!
This article was originally published in the October 2019 issue of CamLife Magazine. As a performer, your “stage name” is a major component of your brand. It’s how clients search for you, recognize...
View ArticleTactful Trademark: The Importance of Due Diligence Before Choosing a Name
This article was originally published in the June 2020 issue of XBiz Premiere Choosing a name to act as a trademark for your company’s new pleasure product or lube is an important decision. There are...
View ArticleReflecting on Recent Legal Wins for Adult
This article was originally published in the July 2020 issue of Xbiz World and on Xbiz.com. While the COVID-19 era has caused serious economic pain for many, especially in porn production, there is...
View ArticleWhat Type of Intellectual Property Protection Is Right for You?
Originally published in the August 2020 issue of XBiz Premiere and online. As the pleasure products industry becomes more competitive, companies should look to protect the toys and tech they spend...
View ArticleBuilding Your IP Strategy With A Comprehensive Approach
This article was originally published in the April 2021 issue of XBiz World. Establishing a comprehensive intellectual property strategy is extremely important to long-term success of your adult...
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