Quoted: "Kalshi Ditches ‘Gambling’ Language in New Trademark Filings" (Sportico)

Quoted: “Kalshi Ditches ‘Gambling’ Language in New Trademark Filings” (Sportico)

On June 4, 2026, Sportico quoted Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. as part of the article, “Kalshi Ditches ‘Gambling’ Language in New Trademark Filings.” In particular, Mr. Jacobson commented on the trademark filings by Kalshi including exploring the “actual use” and “intent-to-use” trademark classifications under United States trademark law. He also spoke on the potential legal…

5 Legal Considerations For Content Creators and Streamers

5 Legal Considerations For Content Creators and StreamersBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. As content creators, streamers, and other social media influencers continue to grow their businesses and as their income continues to increase, the need for proper legal structure and protections grows more important. In fact, some creators and streamers are making thousands, if not […]

Quoted: “Despite court order, Dener Ceide performs under ‘Zafem’ name, experts warn of legal risks” (Haitian Times)

On November 6, 2025, The Haitian Times quoted Justin M. Jacobson, Esq., President of Law Office of Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. as part of the article, “Despite court order, Dener Ceide performs under ‘Zafem’ name, experts warn of legal risks.” In particular, Mr. Jacobson commented on the trademark law implications of using the term “Zafem”…

Quoted: “They Named Their Companies Lumon. Then ‘Severance’ Aired.” (The Wall Street Journal)

On March 17, 2025, The Wall Street Journal quoted Justin M. Jacobson, Esq., President of Law Office of Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. as part of their article entitled “They Named Their Companies Lumon. Then ‘Severance’ Aired.” In particular, Mr. Jacobson commented on the legalities of television, motion picture, and other media properties utilizing and incorporating…

Informative Notice: USPTO Increases Filing Fees for U.S. Trademark Applications and Renewals

Informative Notice: The USPTO Increases Filing Fees for U.S. Trademark Applications and Renewals By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. In light of the announced changes, the USPTO formally increased the filing fees associated with U.S. trademark applications, renewals, intent-to-use, and various other filings. In particular, the filing fee for a U.S. trademark application will be increased from […]

CLE Lecture: Managing Esports Talent: Streamers, Creators, Coaches, Casters, and Pros presented by TRTCLE

July 15, 2024 – New York, NY – On July 11, 2024, Justin M. Jacobson hosted a CLE lecture entitled “Managing Esports Talent: Streamers, Creators, Coaches, Casters, and Pros” presented by TRTCLE. The lecture explored the esports and professional video game space from the talent side including focusing on specific legal matters related to esports […]

8 Things to Know On Business Entity Protections and Obligations

8 Things to Know on Business Entity Protections and Obligations for U.S. Professional Esports Talent and CompaniesBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. Individuals and companies in all industries form and utilize business entities for a variety of unique benefits and protections. In fact, a separate business entity, such as a corporation or a limited liability company […]

Due Diligence and Brand Protection for Professional Gamers, Streamers, and Content Creators

Protect Your Gamer-Tag: Proper Due Diligence and Brand Protection Techniques for Professional Gamers, Streamers, and Content Creators in the USBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. In today’s global esports and video game business, it is vital that professional esports players, gaming streamers and content creators, and on-air broadcast talent and esports casters as well as the […]

Yearly Wrap Up & 5 Trending Esports Legal Topics For 2024

Yearly Wrap Up & 5 Trending Esports Legal Topics For 2024By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. As 2022 continued into 2023 and the “esports winter” in the United States arrived, there was a myriad of shifts in the business and legal landscape including esports organization FaZe Clan famously going public at a nine-figure valuation, receiving a […]

Some Tips for Game Developer and Game Publisher Licenses

Tips for Game Developer and Game Publisher Licensing Agreements By Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. Once a game developer protects the unique elements of its title with the appropriate intellectual property law protections such as copyrights and trademarks, the developer must then be aware of how its protected intellectual property (“IP”) can be licensed, sold, or […]

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