Superb Owl: Chofn
December 20, 2021
Every newsletter, I like to feature a business acquaintance or colleague-at-bar who superbly exhibits professional wisdom. This newsletter I’m featuring Chofn, a law firm in Beijing that specializes in intellectual property. As part of my international practice, it’s important to have trusted partners in major cities around the world. I met Chofn’s Managing Partner, Tingxi […]
Masons, Motorcycles, Trademark, and Copyright
December 20, 2021
In Broecker v. Widows Sons Grand Chapter The King’s Guard Inc., two Freemason motorcycle clubs are disputing the ownership of the symbol depicted here (the “Wings Mark”). The court’s recent decision on a motion to dismiss confirms the established analysis when copyright and trademark claims compete for ownership over the same work. According to the […]