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09/03/2026

Who would think that a beaver mascot can carry enormous emotional meaning? The Buc-ees lawsuit proves the importance for intellectual property protection.
https://stamblerlaw.com SmallBusinessTips property

09/03/2026

If you're using AI tools to generate music for your videos, written content for your website, or images for your marketing, you need to be paying attention to this.

In August 2026, a major music publisher filed billion-dollar copyright lawsuits against two AI companies. The suit alleged that their AI systems were trained on copyrighted works without permission. Fair use arguments will be central to the defense. But the legal question underneath is when an AI is trained on copyrighted work, what does that mean for the content it produces?

That question isn't just for the big tech. Small businesses that use AI tools to create marketing content are operating in the wild West. Are licensing agreements in place? What exposure do you have? It's worth understanding before the law catches up.

An IP attorney who follows this space can help you assess your liability. It's better to do this now, than when too late.

Are you using AI-generated music, text, or images in your marketing? Has copyright come up? Drop a comment.👇

09/02/2026

A federal court granted voting rights organizations’ emergency request to block the from implementing the newly-finalized mail ballot rule for the November midterm . That rule would assign USPS an unprecedented and illegal gatekeeping role in the administration of mail , and jeopardize the delivery of mail-in ballots to many voters.
https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/federal-court-grants-emergency-relief-blocking-usps-from-implementing-newly-finalized-mail-ballot-rule-for-november-election/

The temporary restraining order will remain in place for 14 days while the parties brief the pending motion for a preliminary injunction BOSTON — This evening, a federal court granted voting rights organizations’ emergency request to block the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from implementing the new...

09/01/2026

Buc-ee’s thinks it’s defending a . Beavercreek, Ohio thinks it’s defending its identity.
https://www.inc.com/scott-hutcheson/buc-ees-thinks-its-defending-a-trademark-beavercreek-ohio-thinks-its-defending-its-identity/91397889

The backlash to the gas station chain's latest lawsuit proves the emotional power of logos and symbolism.

08/31/2026

Civil rights groups make urgent plea for rights in DC, ahead of midterm .
https://www.wspa.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-civil-rights-groups-make-urgent-plea-for-voting-rights-in-dc-ahead-of-midterm-elections/

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voting rights, the work of the Civil Rights Movement and racial justice took center stage on the National Mall Friday, with protesters gathering ahead of midterm elections and fol…

08/31/2026

Starbucks filed ten times more trademark applications in the first four months of 2026 than it did in the same window the year before.

Large brands are watching the same legal landscape everyone else is: AI impersonation, dupe culture, global counterfeiting, and rapidly shifting IP law. Their response is to move early and move broadly. Small businesses don't have the same budgets. The strategy remains the same. Protection is significantly more effective, and significantly less expensive, before a conflict starts than after.

If you haven't revisited your trademark coverage recently, what's happening right now is a reasonable prompt to do so. An IP attorney can help you assess where the gaps are.

What would have to happen before you'd take another look at your brand's trademark protection?

08/28/2026

Christian metal band Demon Hunters have filed a lawsuit against and AEG Presents over the streamer’s mega-hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters.” The band has registered the “Demon Hunter” in a number of categories and is suing for trademark infringement and unfair competition, among other claims.
https://variety.com/2026/music/global/christian-metal-band-netflix-kpop-demon-hunters-1236839131/

Christian metal band Demon Hunters have filed a lawsuit against Netflix and AEG Presents over the streamer’s mega-hit 'KPop Demon Hunters.'

08/27/2026

, , and are all different types of intellectual property. A legal expert can help you define the difference. https://stamblerlaw.com
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08/26/2026

Legal groups that secured Supreme Court Victory move to protect babies from Trump’s latest attacks on .
https://www.naacpldf.org/press-release/legal-groups-that-secured-supreme-court-birthright-victory-move-to-protect-babies-from-trumps-latest-attacks-on-citizenship/

Legal Groups That Secured Supreme Court Birthright Victory Move to Protect Babies From Trump’s Latest Attacks on Citizenship

08/25/2026

is often seen as a business exercise, but in many ways it’s a personal one. So much of our daily circumstances are out of our control, so managing ourselves is one of the most valuable skills we can develop.
https://www.entrepreneur.com/building-a-business/entrepreneurship-inner-game-heres-why-mental-state-matters-more-than-strategy

Learn why our inner condition shapes our decisions more than our circumstances, and how cultivating that state can transform both leadership and long-term success.