All types of companies, whether small, mid-size, or enterprise, are likely to explore a potential merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction at some point in their lifespans.  This could be as potential buyer or a potential seller.  A main focus in most M&A transactions involves conducting intellectual property (IP) due diligence, including patent due diligence in order to properly assess ri...

Copyright Licensing of Digital Assets Attached to NFT Sales [Bonus: Free Open Source Copyright License for NFT sales below] My name is Enrico Schaefer, I am a technology attorney with traverse legal PLC, and today I want to talk about nonfungible tokens or NFTs. You have been reading about them all over the news, they're the hottest topic in tech right now, especially in the blockchain sp...

Welcome to Traverse, where we discuss the hottest topics in Internet law. If you face an Internet law issue, cyber law complaint, website, or e-commerce issue, we have an Internet lawyer ready to help. The Internet is a Highly Complex Place There are web hosting companies, affiliate marketers, e-commerce agreements, clickwrap agreements, and social media defamation. Several issues surround...

Cryptocurrency has been been in the press cycle for years. But now there is something new in the blockchain space. 'NFT' stands for non-fungible token. In this Tech Law Radio podcast, NFT attorney Enrico Schaefer talks about legal issues which are already being litigated by lawyers in the NFT marketplace. (See bonus video below, legal advice for buyers and sellers of NFTs). NFT lawyer Enrico S...

Welcome to Tech Law Radio. My name is Enrico Schaefer. Today we are going to have dive into legal issues in the influencer space. There is an increasing number of brands, talent agencies, and influencers looking to leverage influencer marketing. Each stakeholder in this game has its own point of view and distinct legal issues. Celebrities, Influencers, Talent Agents, Marketing Agencies &...

TRAVERSE LEGAL, PLC, and KRONENBERGER ROSENFELD, LLP have filed a class action complaint against Total Life Changes, LLC in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Class Action Complaint Against Total Life Changes This consumer class action concerns deceptive and unfair business practices by Total Life Changes in the advertisement and sale of its raspberry-flavored I...

With the legalization of various forms of marijuana in some states, products involving Cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp have been rapidly entering the market, and businesses are seeking to protect their brands in this growing market.  Even though the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) does not currently allow federal trademark registration for goods or services that violate federal law...

The Players: Airbnb, Inc., Airbnb Payments, Inc, and Airbnb Payments UK Ltd. (collectively “Airbnb”), operating through Airbnb.com, is a software platform acting as a ‘directory’ of short-term rental listings posted by its users (“hosts”). Listings added to the directory by hosts are organized by location and are shown to travelers looking for alternatives to hotels and resorts. Travel...