Dyan Finguerra Ducharme

August 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This technology is not only enhancing design processes and consumer experiences, but also reshaping the legal landscape, particularly as it relates to intellectual property protection and enforcement, design development and protection, the ramifications of deep fakes on influencer and celebrity endorsements and collaborations, and how to prepare for all of the above in standard industry contracts going forward.

By Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme and Laure Sawaya

8 minute read

March 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This article provides guidance on the standards courts apply in determining ownership rights over social media accounts, as well as best practices to head off such disputes before they occur.

By Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme, Felicity Kohn and Abla Belhachmi

8 minute read

July 11, 2023 | National Law Journal

Despite the uncertainty raised by the recent SCOTUS decision in Abitron v. Hetronic International, it sends a clear message to rights owners (whether they be businesses, brands or individuals): obtain and enforce your trademark rights on a global basis because the Lanham Act does not "rule the world."

By Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme and Nicholas Saady

8 minute read

June 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of "Yuga Labs, Inc. v. Ryder Ripps," a recent ruling out of California where the court determined that a controversial NFT project infringed Yuga Labs' trademarks. The decision provides important guidance on how the Lanham Act applies to NFTs and how the First Amendment and Fair Use doctrine may be utilized as defenses in NFT lawsuits.

By Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme, Megan Noh, and Nicholas Saady

9 minute read

August 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Today, all eyes are on the metaverse as the legal questions it poses will fundamentally change the contours of intellectual property law. As fashion brands and celebrities await for the courts to make a decision in these matters, many brands, including Nike, have taken steps to protect their intellectual property in preparation for the metaverse boom.

By Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme and Abla Belhachmi

7 minute read

February 25, 2014 | Inside Counsel

In light of the persuasiveness of positive survey results in all types of Board proceedings, conducting a consumer survey should be considered by brand owners.

By Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme

8 minute read

January 14, 2014 | Inside Counsel

From the final conclusion of the Louboutin/YSL red shoe spat, to the creation of the Trademarks Clearinghouse for new gTLDs, trademark law was in the news in 2013.

By Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme

14 minute read

June 03, 2004 | New York Law Journal

Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme, a junior partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, analyzes a case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2003 that continues to leave little guidance in the way of proving claims.

By Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme

13 minute read