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🐋 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...

When business partners split, the biggest fight often isn’t over money; it’s over intellectual property.

From trademarks to trade secrets, IP can determine who walks away with the future of the business. We break down what every business owner needs to know before and during a business divorce.

What Happens to Intellectual Property in a Business Divorce? - Griffith Barbee | IP Lawyers When business partners decide to part ways, the conversation often starts with revenue, clients, and control. But one of the most valuable, and frequently overlooked, assets in any business divorce is intellectual property. From trademarks and copyrights to proprietary processes and trade secrets, i...

Ending a business partnership is rarely simple, but resolving it doesn’t have to mean litigation.

Mediation and arbitration can provide efficient, private, and strategic paths to resolution, especially when business partners decide to part ways. Our latest blog explores when to use each and why it matters.

If you are navigating a business partner separation or dispute, Griffith Barbee can help you evaluate your options and pick the right path forward.

Mediation vs. Arbitration: Choosing the Right Path - Griffith Barbee | IP Lawyers Courts and businesses alike have long favored mediation and arbitration as efficient alternatives to litigation.

Trademark counterfeiting is evolving with digital commerce.

Authorities in North Texas recently seized 62,000+ counterfeit luxury items tied to social media sales that would have had a retail value of $101M if authentic.

Our latest blog breaks down the investigation and what it reveals about trademark counterfeit enforcement in online marketplaces.

https://griffithbarbee.com/101m-trademark-counterfeit-bust-in-north-texas/

We’re honored to be included in the Chamber Spotlight Texas Guide 2026 for Intellectual Property — Dallas.

For the fourth year in a row, Griffith Barbee was ranked among the top 2-4% of lawyers and law firms across the country.

We are grateful to our clients and peers for their continued trust and partnership.