Author Archives: Eric Misterovich

The EA Sports right of publicity case tested whether game developers can use athletes’ likenesses without permission. Here’s what the courts decided and the lessons for game makers.

Michigan venture capital investment reached $242 million in 2012, signaling growth in the state’s startup ecosystem. Here’s what the investment trends revealed about Michigan’s economy.

Malibu Media expanded its copyright litigation campaign against alleged BitTorrent pirates. Here’s what the new lawsuits alleged and how defendants were identified.

The Unlocking Technology Act proposed reforming the DMCA’s anti-circumvention rules. Here’s what the bill covered and what it meant for consumers and developers.

Malibu Media filed hundreds of copyright infringement lawsuits against alleged BitTorrent pirates. Here’s what these mass litigation campaigns involved and how defendants responded.

Twisted Sister pursued legal action against a company using its name and image without authorization. Here’s what the band’s trademark enforcement action reveals about celebrity marks.

Anonymity gives Internet users courage when posting comments on message boards or articles.  If you have ever looked at the comment section on any article or at a message board, then you are sure to have seen some aggressive and often outlandish posts.  When people believe they are posting anonymously or behind a pseudonym, they […]

Apple prevailed in a trademark infringement lawsuit over its iBooks brand name. Here’s what the court decided and what the ruling means for technology company trademark rights.

The Michigan Sales Representative Commission Act protects commissioned salespeople from unpaid commissions. Here’s what the law requires and what remedies it provides for violations.

Defendants in trade secret cases can raise several affirmative defenses to defeat misappropriation claims. Here’s an overview of the most common trade secret defenses.