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Owen Seitel and Elizabeth J. Rest were published in Art Business News. Their article Top Copyright Tips for Artists addresses common copyright questions and provides valuable tips and guidance to help artists of all kinds legally protect the output of their creative endeavors. Learn about all the tips here -> https://buff.ly/3UH4uhi *Originally Published on ABN #copyrightnews #artbusinessnews #legalnews #advisingcreativity #IPLawyers #SFLawyers #copyright #business #artist #tips

Ever wonder why screenwriters, authors, playwrights, and others can create stories based on pre-existing works? It’s all about copyright law. If the copyright is still valid, the new creator needs a license from the copyright owner to create a derivative work. However, if the work is in the public domain, such as the original L. Frank Baum Wizard of Oz book, then adaptations can be made without permission. That’s how Wicked is possible without being an infringement! #copyright #copyrightlaw #SFLawyers #IPLawyers #IPLaw #Wicked #entertainmentlaw

This year, we are celebrating Thanksgiving like cats -> by eating lots of good food, lounging around, and taking long naps! Wishing you all a relaxing and joyful Thanksgiving! - Elizabeth J. Rest, Owen Seitel, Nicole Katsin, and Mary Shapiro #crownllp #Thanksgiving #initforthepie #naptime

Gibson, maker of iconic guitars, has sent a cease and desist letter to the manufacturer of a guitar company purportedly endorsed by Trump. Gibson says the guitars, which sell for upwards of $1,000 ($10K for a signed one!) infringe the Les Paul body shape and other Gibson #trademarks. Oddly, the guitars don’t appear to have been made yet, although the website says all sales are final. https://buff.ly/4i3OuQv #guitar #tradedress

Big news from Crown® LLP! November was packed with exciting updates, including our acquisition of boutique IP law firm Evoke Law®, insightful publications from our partners, and a trip to Vegas for an industry-leading conference! Click the link below to catch up on all the highlights, including key tips for artists, legal insights on murals, and how we’re leveling up our services with Mary Shapiro and Nicole Katsin. Don’t miss it! https://buff.ly/3CBiDq1 #crownllp #SFLawyers #IPLaw #SFLawFirm #Vegas #acquisition #inthenews #intellectualproperty #legalnews

It was standing room only at packed panels on the first day of the American Bar Association entertainment, sports, and IP conference. The Team at Crown is enjoying the fabulous speakers discussing representing and engaging social media influencers, sports IP licensing, and navigating IP rights at the convergence of film, TV, sports, and video games. #LasVegas #ABA #sports #entertainment #IPLicensing #TV #Media #VideoGames #SFLawyers #IPLaw

The team at Crown is dominating the press! Crown Founding Partners Elizabeth J. Rest and Owen Seitel were published in Art Business News a second time in the same month! Their article Legal Considerations for Murals and Public Art discusses common issues with public art, including copyright ownership and permission, moral rights, zoning and permitting, funding and sponsorship, grant requirements, sponsorship agreements, and much more. If you are an artist, a property owner, or just love public art, check it out ->

Thank you to those who have served, and those who continue to serve. #Veteransday

The news is out! Crown is bigger and continues getting better. Crown’s founding partners Elizabeth J. Rest and Owen Seitel and incoming Of Counsel Mary Shapiro were recently interviewed by the Daily Journal for an exclusive about Crown’s acquisition of Evoke Law. In the article, the team dives into its long-standing relationship, why uniting was a great opportunity for both firms, and how the growth benefits all of our clients’ changing needs. Daily Journal subscribers can read the full article, “Bay Area law firm acquires IP boutique, deepens bench expanding resources,” here: https://lnkd.in/g7ZtR6WJ      - Nicole Katsin #MergersAndAcquisitions  #AcquisitionAnnouncement  #BusinessGrowth #CorporateLaw #StrategicPartnership #BusinessExpansion  #IntellectualProperty  #IPLaw #LegalTech #LawFirmGrowth  #IPStrategy #LegalInnovation #TrademarkLaw #CopyrightLaw #CrownLLP  #SFIPLawyers #CrownLLPAcquisition #SanFrancisco  #CaliforniaLaw #BayAreaLaw #SFLawFirms  #InnovationInLaw #FutureOfLaw #LegalCommunity

Crown, LLP Partner, Nicole Katsin, sets the stage for success with start-ups. Congrats on a great panel!