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Big story in local intellectual property news: Monterey's Dali17 Museum has been sued by the Fundacio Gala-Salvador Dali for trademark infringement, copyright infringement and violations of Dali's right of publicity. Complaint available at www.knowmad.law/dali17-complaint

Dali foundation sues Monterey’s Dali17 Museum for use of name, likeness Monterey >> Rather than celebrating its two-year anniversary, Monterey’s Dali17 Museum is facing a lawsuit for what its claimants say is profiting illegally off of Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali. The complaint filed in federal co

Pleased to announce SuperLawyer Magazine's selection of Chris McElwain for their list of the legal industry's top "Rising Stars" of 2018. Shine on, you crazy diamond!

Did you know that broccoli, cabbage, kale, and brussels sprouts are all the same species of plant? That anyone can sell Honeycrisp apples but you'll need a license for its descendant, SweetTango? That one of the most expensive pot strains currently is called Loud Dream? Read our latest blog post for more on the importance of plant varietals.

Intellectual Property Protection for Plant Varietals and Cultivars | Knowmad Law Whether it's fruits, vegetables, wine grapes, cannabis, or any other commercial crop, plant varieties can be protected by patents, PVPAs, and/or trademarks

Facebook has been taken to task in recent weeks for its failure to protect user data from third parties like Cambridge Analytica. But what can Internet companies do to prevent others from using their public data? A case now being considered by the Ninth Circuit could have big implications for businesses that rely on "scraping."

Is Web Scraping Legal? | Knowmad Law Can Internet companies protect their public data from being collected and used by competitors? What legal issues does "scraping" raise?