If The Shoe Fits… Own It. OSU And Horseshoe Casino Battle It Out Over Trademark For “The Shoe”

OSU seeks trademark protection for the Horseshoe nicknamed "The Shoe"

The university has dropped the other shoe against Caesar’s Entertainment, which owns the Horseshoe Casino in Cincinnati, Ohio. Caesar’s filed a trademark registration for “The Shoe,” as the name of its Cincinnati casino concert venue. OSU seeks to block Caesars’ application, saying the two are direct competitors because both hold concerts at their venues.

Ten Strauss Troy Attorneys Recognized As
2016 Best Lawyers In America®

Ten Strauss Troy attorneys have been honored as 2015 Best Lawyers by Best Lawyers®.

Strauss Troy Attorney Corey Hamilton To Present Copyright Issues To UC DAAP Students

Strauss Troy Attorney Corey Hamilton, Copyright Law, UC DAAP

Strauss Troy Attorney Corey Hamilton will present copyright and trademark issues in today’s digital environment to students in the University of Cincinnati’s Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) program on April 1 as part of its “Spring 2015 Professional Practices for Fine Artists” course.

Attorneys Corey Hamilton and Theresa Nelson Join Strauss Troy Firm Expands With Additional Expertise In Business & Litigation

Strauss Troy Attorney Corey Hamilton, Copyright Law, UC DAAP

Strauss Troy announces that attorneys Corey Hamilton and Theresa Nelson have joined the firm.

Super Hero Copyrights – It’s Complicated Marvel Comics And Kirby Settlement Leaves Questions For Freelancers

According to Alison Frankel reporting for Reuters, there were at least two reasons why U.S. Supreme Court watchers were paying attention to a petition for review by Jack Kirby’s heirs. The first is obvious: Kirby was a legendary comic-book artist and writer who had a big role in the creation of the X-Men, Thor, the Hulk and the Fantastic Four – enduring characters that continue to generate big returns for Marvel Entertainment and its parent, the Walt Disney Company.

Ten Strauss Troy Attorneys Named 2015 Best Lawyers By Best Lawyers®

Ten Strauss Troy attorneys have been honored as 2015 Best Lawyers by Best Lawyers®.

What Does Popeyes’ $43M Fried Chicken Recipe Say About Your Intellectual Property?

Popeyes Chicken

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken finally owns its recipes for chicken and biscuits. According to a recent bizjournals article, Popeyes paid the family of its founder, Al Copeland, $43 million for the copyright to the core recipes for its famously spicy food. Previously, the company had been paying $3.1 million in royalties to the family each year. The company will still continue to pay royalties to the Copeland family for the sauces.

R. Guy Taft Appointed To Strauss Troy Board Of Directors

Strauss Troy Attorney R. Guy Taft

Strauss Troy, one of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s leading law firms, announced that R. Guy Taft has been appointed to the 2014 board of directors. Guy is co-chairman of the firm’s litigation group and concentrates his practice in federal and state court litigation appeals in the areas of intellectual property disputes, breach of contract, fraud, health care …Read More

E-Commerce Software Is On Docket For Supreme Court With Closely-Watched Business Method Patent Case

Today, you don’t think twice about clicking a button on Amazon or Priceline to make a purchase, but complex underbelly e-commerce engines drive these systems. These software programs are protected by nuanced business method patents that have come under question. Business methods and computer software programs are significant components of today’s high-tech and innovation-focused economy. …Read More

Apple Takes Another Bite Out of Samsung Judge Orders Additional $290 Million in Damages

Apple and Samsung continue to litigate allegations of patent infringement in the United States and in international courts as well. In the United States, the momentum seems to have shifted recently in Apple’s favor. Both companies recently convinced the U.S. International Trade Commission that the other company had infringed the other’s patents, leading to bans of …Read More

The Goering Center – Nurturing And Educating Businesses To Drive A Vibrant Economy

Strauss Troy is proud to be an associate member of the Goering Center. If you own a family or private business, we encourage you to discover what it’s all about. The Goering Center can prepare you to handle key issues that affect organizations of all sizes. These matters may include: Succession Planning Communication Techniques Strategic …Read More

Strauss Troy Welcomes Attorney Kevin Sprecher

  Attorney Kevin Sprecher joins the firm as a member of the Strauss Troy Corporate | Business group and head of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice. His work emphasizes all aspects of intellectual property law including U.S. and international patent prosecution, portfolio management and counseling, as well as licensing, internet issues, brand development, U.S. and international …Read More

Attorney Guy Taft Acclaimed By Two Publications For His Work In Intellectual Property

Strauss Troy Attorney Guy Taft has been recognized by Cleveland Magazine as one of the “Top Attorneys In Ohio” in the area of Intellectual Property Litigation. In addition, he has been selected as a ‘2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Intellectual Property’ by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell™. Taft has received the highest possible peer review …Read More