Who Owns Twitter Account? California Court Considers Ownership Of Twitter Account By Former Employee
By: Mary L. Grieco
Reprinted by permission from the Olshan, Grundman, Frome, Rosenzweig and Wolosky Newsletter, May 2012
Many companies now have Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts that are used by their employees to post various information regarding the goods or services of the company. What happens when an employee amasses numerous “followers” on Twitter and then leaves the company and begins “tweeting” for a competitor? Can the employee take the Twitter account with him? Who owns the rights to the “followers“?
Unplugged, Independent, Brooklyn-ite | Cole Williams | A Singer/Songwriter To Watch
“The only truth is music.”
― Jack Kerouac
Some people hate the Singer/Songwriter genre; but then again some people hate sex, sunshine and puppies. Who am I to judge? Cole Williams is not, by first listen, a traditional Singer/Songwriter, spilling her heart out in saga like song form of thwarted lust and romantic disappointment, while twanging a lone guitar or plucking piano keys. But like a true Singer/Songwriter, Cole has always had something of value to say; has always given us music with meaning. She has been authentic in telling her own story, which turns out to be our story, while remaining evocative and original at the same time. Read more
Busking In the USA; Matt Phillips
By: Matt Phillips, E-zine Contributor, Blogger, Musician
Long time no blog! I know, shoot me – I’m actually getting work in the music business, give me a break. Where have I been? Well my first EP, Bones, is recorded and funded on Kickstarter. Now we print, copy write and get it online. I’ve also played about 35 shows in the past 90 days with my band, The Philharmonic around East Carolina.
Now what? Other than having time to blog, I’m taking a year off to work on music professionally, or at least full time. (Going pro means you actually make a living). I’ll be playing more shows in the southeast and planning my first batch of touring for the fall. I’ll also be busking as much possible in as many cities as I can. I’m 19 and single, it’s time to see the country! So, off to busk in the USA! Read more
How Far Can A Trademark Go?
How Far Can A Trademark Go?
By: Mary L. Grieco
Reprinted by permission from the Olshan, Grundman, Frome, Rosenzweig and Wolosky Newsletter, May 2012
A trademark is often a company’s most valuable asset. It is what distinguishes a company’s products or services from that of its competitors, and many times, consumers will make their purchasing decisions based on the goodwill of a particular brand. For that reason, it is not unusual for a company to have a knee-jerk reaction to challenge another company’s use or ownership of the identical mark. When the other company’s goods or services are related to those of the trademark owner, the use of and/or attempt to register an identical mark by the other company should be challenged to protect the rights of the trademark owner. What happens, however, when the goods or services of the other company are not related to the goods or services sold by the trademark owner? Can a trademark owner still challenge the other company’s use or registration? Read more
Cole Williams Releases New Limited-Edition Double EP Today: Now On Tour With The Pimps Of Joytime
“It’s been few and far between for a woman to come along with a torch to guide instead of a mirror to deflect the point. Cole is woman, hear her roar…” — The Noise Beneath The Apple®
Brooklyn’s highly fashionable songwriter, composer, producer and artist extraordinaire Cole Williams announces today the release of Out of the Basement, Out of the Box, her new limited-edition double EP. The album, co-produced by Josh Valleau and Cole Williams, includes the tracks from her 2011 soul/reggae/rock EP Out of the Basement Part I, plus a new collection of songs showcasing her pop and R&B roots. Read more
