Daliah Saper to Speak about Intellectual Property Issues at Niles Library
On October 29, 2014, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Daliah Saper will give a talk at the Niles Public Library on how small business owners can effectively protect their trademarks, service marks, copyrights, and other intellectual property. Location: 6960 West Oakton Street, Niles, IL 60714 To register for the event, click on the link below:
JOIN THE CLUB: A Flurry of Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Abound over Illegal Dallas Buyers Club Downloads
Dallas Buyers Club, LLC has recently filed hundreds of copyright infringement lawsuits. The lawsuit targets individuals who have allegedly downloaded the Oscar-winning film via BitTorrent. As a result of a large-scale and sophisticated BitTorrent raid, Dallas Buyers Club, LLC has linked hundreds of illegal BitTorrent downloads to specific IP addresses. Each download potentially constitutes copyright infringement (an unauthorized reproduction of a copyrighted work) liable for damages up to $30,000 ($150,000 if the infringement was committed willfully) and not less than $750. To collect these damages, Dallas Buyers Club, LLC has filed copyright infringement lawsuits against unnamed IP address holders all Continue Reading
The Legal Fallout of “The Fappening”
The unauthorized dissemination of nude photos has always been scandalous and controversial. The Apple iCloud hacking of A-List celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, and Kirsten Dunst, however, has pushed this controversy into the national spotlight. Although determining who the hackers were and how exactly they entered the Apple iCloud system will be an extremely complicated matter, we can at least anticipate the kind of legal action that will be brought against those responsible: Copyright Infringement The most likely claim—and most mentioned by the news media—is copyright infringement. Federal law gives the author of an image the sole right Continue Reading
Daliah Saper Lectures for a Number of Financial Poise Seminars
Daliah Saper will continue her ongoing seminar series with Financial Poise where she talks about legal and business issues related to intellectual property, social media, and marketing. She has already lectured on (1) Essential Form Documents and Where to Get Them, (2) IP Issues in Setting Up a Website, and (3) Marketing 101 - Tools, Tips, and Tricks of the Trade. Daliah will continue her series with the following seminars: 8/26/2014 @ 3:00 p.m. = Marketing 201 - Tools, Tips, and Tricks of the Trade 9/04/2014 @ 3:00 p.m. = Social Media and SEO 101 9/09/2014 @ 10:00 a.m. = Continue Reading
Daliah Saper to Speak to Chicago Photographic Society
On August 28th, Daliah Saper will give a presentation to the Chicago Photographic Society about the key legal issues affecting photographers. Her talk will cover photography contracts, model releases, copyright issues, as well as legal issues arising from the use of social media. The event will be held at ProCenter Camera, 1000 N. North Branch, Chicago, IL 60642. 6:00 p.m. Our Spotlight guest speaker on August 28th is intellectual property attorney, DALIAH SAPER. She has handled many high profile cases (including one she argued before the Illinois Supreme Court) and is regularly interviewed on national tv, radio, and in several publications Continue Reading
Fox News interviews Daliah Saper about Legalizing Cell Phone Unlocking
On July 29th, Fox News interviewed social media expert and intellectual property lawyer Daliah Saper about Congress's newly passed legislation allowing individual consumers to unlock their cell-phones under certain circumstances. After briefly explaining the short history behind the bill and the bill's implications and limitations, Daliah emphasizes that the legislation is a "moral victory" for consumers, who now have greater choices because of their grassroots political efforts. To watch the entire interview, click on the link below: https://video.foxnews.com/v/3703258943001/will-legalizing-cell-phone-unlocking-benefit-you/#sp=show-clips Will Legalizing Cell Phone Unlocking Benefit You? This legislation began as a viral petition on the White House website, garnering over 112,000 Continue Reading
What the Aereo Decision Means for TV Technology
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. v. Aereo, Inc. Aereo is a streaming video service that allows subscribers to watch and record shows transmitted from local television stations for just $8 a month. In April, the United States Supreme Court heard arguments regarding the legality of Aereo’s streaming service. The Court had to determine whether Aereo is a legal service for customers that gives more control over how users watch television or a barefaced violation of copyright law. In late June, the Supreme Court ruled that Aereo violated copyright laws by retransmitting broadcast signals without paying the requisite licensing fees. Aereo’s service uses Continue Reading
Check out Saper Law’s Virtual Booth at the Virtual Webfair
Saper Law Offices will be participating in the first virtual fair for domains, hosting, and SEO on Thursday July 24th, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the virtual Webfair, learn more about Daliah Saper, Principal Attorney at Saper Law, and Saper Law Offices in a fun and interactive way. Although a “virtual” experience, the event provides real-world networking opportunities. The platform facilitates life-like engagement by allowing users to interact with each other through customizable avatars. Users may “walk” around the fair and view the various virtual exhibits. Come find the Saper Law booth and communicate with us through the Continue Reading
RSVP to Saper Law’s Trademark & Copyright Seminar
Saper Law Offices will be hosting its annual Trademark & Copyright Seminar on Wednesday July 23rd, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. The always-popular seminar will be held at Saper Law Offices, located at 505 North LaSalle Street, Suite #350. Tickets for the events can be purchased online for $15 on EventBrite or at the door for $25. Lunch will be provided. During the July 23rd lunch-time seminar, Daliah Saper, Principal Attorney at Saper Law, will answer the following questions: What is a Copyright? What is a Trademark? How do Trademarks and Copyrights compare to Trade Secrets and Patents? What is involved with the Continue Reading
Daliah Saper to Present on Trademarks and Copyrights at SCORE
On Monday, June 23, from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Daliah Saper will present on Trademark and Copyright law basics. The presentation will take place at the SCORE Office (the Citicorp Center), which is located at 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1150. For more information about the event, click on the link below: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=9oyho5bab&oeidk=a07e90ru6cr71015d99
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