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A lawsuit isn't always heard where it was originally filed.

Our latest blog explains what a change of venue is, why courts transfer cases, and why venue can be an important issue in business litigation.

Change of Venue Explained: Business Guide What is a change of venue? Learn why courts transfer lawsuits, when venue disputes arise, and why venue matters to business owners.

Being sued is stressful enough. Making the wrong move afterward can make things even harder.

Our latest blog covers five common mistakes businesses make after being served with a lawsuit and what business owners should keep in mind when navigating a dispute.

5 Mistakes Businesses Make After Being Sued Learn five common mistakes businesses make after being sued and why the decisions made early in a lawsuit can matter.

Can a patent become too old to challenge?

Google and several major industry groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the PTAB's "settled expectations" doctrine, a policy that can make older patents harder to challenge.

Our latest blog breaks down what's at stake and why the decision could impact patent owners, innovators, and businesses across multiple industries.

Can a Patent Ever Be Too Old to Challenge? Can a patent become too old to challenge? The Supreme Court will review the PTAB's settled expectations doctrine and what it means for patent owners.

We are pleased to announce that the Dallas Bar AssociationBar Association (DBA) has recognized Griffith Barbee in its 2026 DBA 100 Club. This list acknowledges firms, agencies, organizations, and legal departments that have achieved 100% DBA membership.

🐋 Dallas' whale mural is gone.

The artist has now filed a $25 million lawsuit. Our latest blog breaks down the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) and the intellectual property issues at the center of the dispute.

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IP Questions behind the Dallas Whale Mural Lawsuit Dallas' whale mural lawsuit raises questions about copyright law, public art, and the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA). Learn why the artist sued.

Your brand’s look matters too. 🎨

Most business owners don’t realize their brand’s colors, packaging, layout, and overall aesthetic can be legally protected intellectual property. Our latest blog breaks down what trade dress is, why it matters, and how businesses can better protect the identity they’ve worked hard to build.

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Trade Dress Protection: Your Brand's Look Is IP Too Your brand's color, packaging, and vibe can be legally protected. Griffith Barbee breaks down trade dress for business owners.

Inspired by a discussion from The Artificial Intelligence Show, our latest blog explores the legal risks of using AI to clone competitor software, from trade secret claims to SaaS ToS violations.

AI changed the speed of copying. Not the law against it.

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Cloning AI is not a not a strategy, it's a lawsuit. Something remarkable happened in the startup world in March 2026, the kind of story that makes IP attorneys reach for their highlighters. Todd Saunders, a SaaS veteran and former Google executive who built Broadlume into a leading vertical SaaS platform before its acquisition, posted something on X....

Cinco de Mayo + Taco Tuesday 🌮

Let’s celebrate the 2023 decision that made what was once a protected trademark free for everyone to use.

Read our latest while you enjoy Taco Tuesday the way it should be.

- Griffith Barbee | IP Lawyers Cinco de Mayo + Taco Tuesday: A Trademark Dispute Worth Celebrating This year, Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday collide, creating a perfect storm for restaurants, marketers, and taco lovers alike. But behind the festive promotions and full patios lies a surprisingly impactful legal story: for decades,...

Taylor Swift is making a strategic legal move, trademarking her voice and likeness to combat AI misuse.

What does this mean for businesses? More risk and more opportunity than ever before. We break it down.

AI, Identity, and the New Frontier of Trademark Law: What Taylor Swift’s Latest Move Means for Businesses - Griffith Barbee | IP Lawyers A recent report from Variety highlights a significant legal development: Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications to protect her voice and likeness, a move widely viewed as a response to growing concerns about the misuse of artificial intelligence. This isn’t just celebrity news. It signals a...

Protecting your business isn’t just about having agreements in place, but about having the right ones.

NDAs and non-competes each play a role, but they’re enforced very differently.

NDAs vs. Non-Compete Agreements: What Businesses Need to Know - Griffith Barbee | IP Lawyers In today’s competitive business environment, protecting confidential information and maintaining a competitive edge are critical. Two of the most common legal tools used to achieve these goals are non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and non-compete agreements. While they are often referenced together...