Beth Hutchens is a contributing author on IPWatchdog.com. Beth’s recurring, feature column typically focuses on Internet, trademark and/or copyright issues.  She brings her unique perspective and flamboyant writing style to the subjects she writes about. Her mental sharpness and keen insight, along with a “take no prisoners” attitude, work to provide a fun, entertaining and always informative column.

When not writing for IPWatchdog.com, Beth is an Intellectual Property attorney licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the State Bar of Arizona. She received her B.S. in Biological Sciences from CSU, Sacramento and her J.D. from Whittier College School of Law, where she earned a Certificate in Intellectual Property. She enjoys being a solo practitioner in Phoenix, Arizona.

Practice Areas

• LGBT Estates & Probate
• First Amendment issues
• Intellectual Property
• Internet & Cyber Law

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Beth’s Articles on IPWatchdog.com

• We Are Just Too Pretty to get Sued for InfringementApril 23, 2013
• Food for a Super Bowl Party, IP StyleFebruary 2, 2013
• Going Gaga for Music SamplesJanuary 28, 2013
• Nike v. YUMS: Covenant Not to Sue Prevents JurisdictionJanuary 15, 2013
• Industry Insiders Reflect on Biggest Moments in IP for 2012December 27, 2012
• Olympic Gymnastics Parody and the 2 Live CrewAugust 16, 2012
• U.S. v. Alvarez: Trademark Dilution and the First AmendmentJuly 3, 2012
• Two of My Favorite Things: Whiskey and Trade DressMay 15, 2012
• It’s Pronounced Foo KooMay 8, 2012
• Bobbing for Antitrust Apples: E-book Price Fixing ChallengeApril 15, 2012
• Internet Trademark Law 101: Don’t Metatag Me, Bro!September 8, 2011
• I’ll get you, my pretty, and your little copyright too!July 11, 2011
• Antitrust Issues in College Athletics: Should Needle ApplyJune 28, 2011
• Copyrights Last for a Limited Time, At Least in TheoryMay 27, 2011
• Opportunistic Disney Seeks to Trademark “Seal Team 6″May 25, 2011
• Prince and the Copyright Compulsory License SchemeMay 10, 2011
• The Google Book Settlement and Orphan WorksMay 1, 2011
• NFL Players vs. Owners: A Hail Mary of a LawsuitMarch 13, 2011
• Trademarking of Sarah Palin, You Can Trademark Your NameFebruary 11, 2011
• Trademarking a Domain Name? Sure, why not?February 4, 2011
• Apple and Microsoft Fight Over “APP STORE” Trademark AppJanuary 17, 2011
• Copyright Trolls: The Meaner Stepsister of Patent TrollsDecember 8, 2010
• Trademark Collective Marks: Trademarking the Tea Party?November 8, 2010
• Trademark Tarnishment: Trademark Law’s Dirty Little SecretOctober 21, 2010
• Trademark Double Dog Dare: Do Your Rendition Of Tarzan YellOctober 7, 2010
• Don’t Copy My Blue Suede Shoes: Copyright Protection for Fashion DesignsSeptember 23, 2010