When Brand Power Meets Copyright Limits
A fast-moving copyright dispute shows how urgent IP conflicts can trigger duplicated legal work. The Court’s reasoning on parody, satire, and criticism highlights the need for early clarity—and cost structures that prevent clients from paying for both settlement and trial paths at once.
When Two Marks Look Similar - Power, Perception, and the Court’s Objective Eye
The 1937 Australian Woollen Mills decision shows how easily perceptions of similarity can drive escalation. The Court required real evidence of likely deception — a reminder that objective assessment matters more than suspicion. Clean Law’s two-lawyer structure keeps those assessments separate from advocacy, reducing misreads and cost spiral.