Michael F Snyder

Michael F Snyder

September 01, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Trademarks, Priority and 'Frozen' Rights: Important Factors

Priority battles can ensue over conflicting trademark priority dates. In addition, a first user's trademark rights can be "frozen" in a particular geographical area by a later or second user in certain circumstances.

By Michael F. Snyder and Laura S. Lipschutz

9 minute read

September 03, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Intellectual Property in Popular Culture: From Phanatics to Fragrances

While it is sometimes the case that intellectual property lawsuits involve subject matter that is overly technical or perhaps difficult to relate to, there are times when these lawsuits involve subjects from popular culture that capture the imagination.

By Michael F. Snyder

10 minute read

March 30, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Managing IP Ownership Issues With Employment Agreements

This article advocates for having in-house or retained counsel make periodic reviews of corporate employment agreements and for having counsel involved in any new hire where there is strong likelihood that the position will lead to the creation of IP.

By Michael F. Snyder and Anthony S. Volpe

10 minute read

February 06, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Swimming With 'Shark Tank': An IP Perspective (Episode 14)

This article reviews the television show "Shark Tank" on a weekly basis, with a focus on the intellectual property (IP) embodied by the products or business ideas each contestant pitches on that show.

By Michael F. Snyder

9 minute read

January 23, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Swimming With 'Shark Tank': An IP Perspective (Episode 13)

This article reviews the television show "Shark Tank" on a weekly basis, with a focus on the intellectual property (IP) embodied by the products or business ideas each contestant pitches on that show. As always, keep in mind the following types of IP protection:

By Michael F. Snyder

9 minute read

January 09, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Swimming With 'Shark Tank': An IP Perspective (Episode 12)

This article reviews the television show "Shark Tank" on a weekly basis, with a focus on the intellectual property (IP) embodied by the products or business ideas each contestant pitches on that show. As always, keep in mind the following types of IP protection:

By Michael F. Snyder

8 minute read

December 13, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Swimming With "Shark Tank": An IP Perspective (Episode 11)

This article reviews the television show "Shark Tank" on a weekly basis, with a focus on the intellectual property (IP) embodied by the products or business ideas each contestant pitches on that show. As always, keep in mind the following types of IP protection:

By Michael F. Snyder

10 minute read

December 07, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Swimming With 'Shark Tank': An IP Perspective (Episode 10)

This article reviews the television show "Shark Tank" on a weekly basis, with a focus on the intellectual property (IP) embodied by the products or business ideas each contestant pitches on that show.

By Michael F. Snyder

9 minute read

November 21, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Swimming With 'Shark Tank': An IP Perspective (Episode 9)

This article reviews the television show "Shark Tank" on a weekly basis, with a focus on the intellectual property (IP) embodied by the products or business ideas each contestant pitches on that show. As always, keep in mind the following types of IP protection:

By Michael F. Snyder

11 minute read

November 14, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

Swimming With 'Shark Tank': An IP Perspective (Episode 8)

This article reviews the television show "Shark Tank" on a weekly basis, with a focus on the intellectual property (IP) embodied by the products or business ideas each contestant pitches on that show. As always, keep in mind the following types of IP protection:

By Michael F. Snyder

11 minute read