Richard Bec

Richard Bec

December 05, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Beyoncé Denied Summary Judgment on Trademark Claims Against Feyoncé

Beyoncé, the mononymous pop music icon, has been involved in a trademark lawsuit that illustrates the evolving nature of dilution law in trademark litigation.

By Richard Bec

5 minute read

September 25, 2018 | Daily Business Review

When Is a Prevailing Party Not a Prevailing Party for Purposes of Awarding Fees?

The court just entered judgment in favor of your client after prevailing on its breach of contract action. As you savor the victory, your lawyer brain begins outlining a motion for prevailing party attorney fees.

By Richard Bec

4 minute read

November 21, 2016 | Daily Business Review

The Trump Presidency and Societal Views of the LGBTQ Community

The First Amendment and changing societal views are making it harder for the government to be the judge of what is acceptable and what is not when it comes to trademarks, writes attorney Richard Bec.

By Commentary by Richard Bec

9 minute read