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Laura Winston Appears on Gold City Ventures’ Crickets to Cha-Chings Podcast

June 27, 2024

Attorney Laura Winston, chair of Offit Kurman’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, appears on Gold City Ventures’ Crickets to Cha-Chings podcast with Julie Berninger.

In the episode “Your Trademark and Copyright Questions Answered by an IP Lawyer,” Laura addresses common trademark and copyright issues Etsy sellers face.

Key topics include:

  • Trademarked Terms and Specific Goods
  • Song Titles and Trademark Considerations
  • Song Lyrics and Copyright Protection
  • Parodies and Fair Use
  • Reproductions and Copyright Considerations
  • Determining Public Domain Status
  • The Importance of Copyright Registration
  • Considerations for Trademarks in Different Countries

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