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Legal malpractice when a lawyer files suit against wrong company

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Nov 14, 2017 | Legal Malpractice

When a New York family loses a loved one in a horrific accident, they typically have a great deal on their minds in the days and weeks following the accident. There are family members and friends to contact, funeral arrangements to make and personal emotions to deal...

Lebron James brands his intellectual property through trademarks

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Nov 6, 2017 | Intellectual Property

It is no secret that athletes can be an inspiration to people. Millions of fans watch their favorite sports, often spending outrageous money to see certain players perform in person. The average New York fan who, in childhood, tried Little League, high school football...

Intellectual property litigation: Disney versus tech inventor

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 30, 2017 | Intellectual Property Litigation

Hollywood is careful to protect itself from pirating and other illegal uses of its products. However, it may seem to some in New York and elsewhere that the industry does not play by the same rules. While movie studios may be quick to accuse someone of stealing...

Do stream-ripping sites violate copyright law?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 25, 2017 | Copyright Law

It was only a short time ago when a New York music fan could borrow a friend's vinyl record and make a cassette tape of the music. In addition to not having to pay to purchase the album, copying the music to a tape made it portable since it was not feasible to carry...

Legal malpractice claims for lack of email security

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 17, 2017 | Legal Malpractice

New York residents who face legal situations are often flummoxed by the complexity of the issues involved. Because an attorney has specialized knowledge, clients often take a leap of faith that the lawyer is safeguarding the information with which he or she is...

Is fanfiction stealing intellectual property?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 10, 2017 | Intellectual Property

Since the modernized fanfiction appeared in a magazine paying homage to the original Star Trek series, the world of fanfiction has evolved into a life of its own. The inception of fanfiction websites made such creative expressions more accessible, spawning derivative...

Banana costume sparks intellectual property litigation

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 2, 2017 | Intellectual Property Litigation

For some in New York, it takes only the turning of the calendar page to October to begin preparations for Halloween. Cobwebs go up in trees, and pumpkins are arranged on the porch. Finally, the only thing left to do is to procure the perfect costume. Rather than...

Taylor Swift hopes copyright law supports her

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Sep 30, 2017 | Copyright Law

New York fans of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift often admit they admire her because her music speaks to them. Swift's lyrics come from personal experiences, and those who enjoy her songs, especially young women, find them empowering. However, songwriters frequently...

No monkeying around with copyright laws

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Sep 26, 2017 | Copyright Law

New York is no stranger to famous people. Photos of these famous people can be worth a lot of money to the photographers who take them, but new technology and trends in photography have sometimes made it difficult to determine who might actually own the photo. Since...

Legal malpractice common after lawyers miss deadlines

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Sep 19, 2017 | Legal Malpractice

When New York families take a vacation, it is usually to escape the stress of daily life and create fond memories for their children. However, injuries or illness during vacation may only add to parents' stress, and an accident certainly creates memories one would...

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