Informative Articles

There is often confusion amongst clients and their advisers as to the difference between registration of a domain name and registering a trademark or service mark. Domain names are not trademarks without proper use and one that is distinctive.

The California Copyright Conference presents “Exploring the Digital Landscape” on February 12, 6:15 p.m., Sportsmen’s Lodge. Join moderators Ed Arrow, Sr. VP Universal Music and James Leach VP, SESAC as they ask the tough questions of representatives from YouTube, MusicNotes,  Android and Google Play.   Where exactly is all the money going?

An informative, and we hope a provocative evening.  Register here:   http://theccc.org/events/exploring-the-digital-music-landscape-

Hodgson Legal congratulates client Miguel on five Grammy nominations for the 2013 Grammy Awards.   Miguel’s song “Adorn” is nominated for song of the year in the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, as well as best R&B performance and best R&B song.

Miguel calls his sound “dangerous and scandalously romantic.” His “Kaledioscope Dream” album debuted in September 2012 at No. 3, and was also listed in New York Magazine’s Top 10 album list of 2012. 

Miguel has had success as both an artist and a writer  for other artists.  Miguel is that unique artist who knows himself as an artist and has a clear vision of himself:

 I want commercial success without sacrificing creativity…I don’t think I have to choose one or the other.

Keep on pushing the edge Miguel!

Hodgson Legal client Calcareous Vineyards of Paso Robles, CA hosted its annual Harvest Fest Vintner’s Dinner on Saturday, October 20th.  Cheryl Hodgson and Dana Brown enjoyed the food and outstanding new releases by the winery.