Tom Kulik

Tom Kulik is an Intellectual Property & Information Technology Partner at the Dallas-based law firm of Scheef & Stone, LLP. In private practice for over 20 years, Tom is a sought-after technology lawyer who uses his industry experience as a former computer systems engineer to creatively counsel and help his clients navigate the complexities of law and technology in their business. News outlets reach out to Tom for his insight, and he has been quoted by national media organizations. Get in touch with Tom on Twitter (@LegalIntangibls) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/technologylawyer), or contact him directly at [email protected].

Posts by Tom Kulik

Intellectual Property
Election 2020 (Part II): 3 Security Questions Electronic Voting Systems Providers Need To Answer

We need to have confidence in our electoral processes.

By Tom Kulik
Intellectual Property
Election 2020: When Copyrights & Voting Systems Collide

You may or may not agree with the complaints being lodged against voting machine systems used in this election, but it is nonsensical to argue against mechanisms that should be in place to ensure that voters are not disenfranchised.

By Tom Kulik
Sponsored
Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement

In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution.

From Above The Law
Technology
Closing Thoughts On Section 230: The Good, The Bad & The Unapologetically Ugly

The question is no longer whether Section 230 should be revised, but how.

By Tom Kulik

Technology
A Lack Of (Good) Faith III: Rethinking Section 230 For The 21st Century

I would have never thought in my wildest dreams that I would witness the blatant exercise of editorial content manipulation by such platforms that claim to be the ostensible public square for free speech over the past few weeks.

By Tom Kulik
Intellectual Property
A Cry For 'Yelp': When Social Justice, Good Intentions, And Legal Liability Collide

There are some big reasons why Yelp may have taken on much more than social justice in its new policy.

By Tom Kulik

Intellectual Property
A Lack Of (Good) Faith II: 3 Reasons Why We All Need To Rethink Section 230 Immunity

The issue is more nuanced than politicians would have you believe.

By Tom Kulik
Technology
A Lack Of (Good) Faith: Why Social Media Needs To Respect Section 230 Immunity

Call me old fashioned, but I actually like the healthy exchange of ideas.

By Tom Kulik
Privacy
The US-EU Privacy Shield Is Dead ... Now What?

The recent ECJ ruling definitely acts as a second strike and does not bode well for an easy fix to an already complicated situation.

By Tom Kulik

Sponsored

Tackling Deposition Anxiety: How AI Is Changing The Way Lawyers Do Depositions

Depo CoPilot is a cutting-edge technology laser-focused on helping you perform your very best at every deposition.

From Filevine

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Thomson Reuters' Claims Explorer: A Powerful Tool For Legal Claim Identification

Claims Explorer equips attorneys with powerful functionality to mitigate the risk of missed claims and enhance their strategic decision-making processes.

From ABOVE THE LAW AND THOMSON REUTERS

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Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement

In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution.

From Above The Law

Sponsored
Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building

Look forward to client outreach with InterAction+™.

From LexisNexis
Intellectual Property
Size Matters? When Copyrights, Social Media, And Art Collide

Remember to make your trees litigious trees.

By Tom Kulik
Intellectual Property
When Generic Isn't Generic: Why The Booking.com SCOTUS Ruling Is Not That Big A Deal

Where evidence shows that the consuming public identifies a descriptive trademark with the trademark owner, it is likely worthy of federal trademark registration.

By Tom Kulik
Technology
Peekaboo, I See You II: Why Facial Recognition Technology Needs Humans As Much As AI

With great innovation comes great responsibility.

By Tom Kulik
Intellectual Property
What's In A Name? Trademarks, Surnames, And The Search For Secondary Meaning

Someone -- apparently not related to the Floyd family -- has filed a federal trademark application for the name George Floyd. Sigh.

By Tom Kulik
Constitutional Law
3 Things Political Candidates Should Consider When Using Audiovisual Works In Campaigns

No matter how appealing, assuming that the use of another’s artwork or video in a political ad or campaign video qualifies as fair use of the work is ill-advised.

By Tom Kulik

Sponsored

Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building

Look forward to client outreach with InterAction+™.

From LexisNexis

Sponsored

Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech

Law firms must leverage technology to curb client attrition and talent loss, enhancing efficiency and aligning with evolving expectations for lasting success.

From Above The Law