Maxine Lynn
Industry Attorneys Weigh In on Sessions' Exit as AG
Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned Wednesday at the request of President Trump, ending a turbulent tenure that followed months of Trump expressing his displeasure with him.
So, You Need an Adult Biz Lawyer … Now What?
It is extremely important to have an attorney on your team. Although it might be tempting to forgo the expense, typically, it’s much cheaper to prevent an issue than to have to fix it. Hiring a lawyer can seem intimidating though.
Sex Toy Patents Tell Story of Evolving Social Norms
Last month, part one of this column covered the first-ever sex toys that were patented (claiming various non-sexual uses).
Teledildonics Patent Rides Into the Sunset Tomorrow
Industry attorney Maxine Lynn reported on her Unzipped blog today that U.S. Patent No. 6,368,268, which pertains to teledildonics technology, will ride into the sunset tomorrow.
Trademark Protection for Goods vs. Services
In the rapidly evolving adult industry today, companies that have traditionally offered web services, such as XXX movies or cams, are now crossing over to offer pleasure products as well. Take a look, for example, at Pornhub, which is known for its tube site, and has now launched its own line of sex toys.
The Legality of Porn Parodies
Legendary internet “Rule 34” declares that “if it exists, there is porn of it — no exceptions.” This includes the loads of movies, books and TV shows, among other things, for which porn parodies have been made. The statement made by Rule 34 is pretty clear cut, however, the legality of such works is not.
Trump Signs SESTA/FOSTA Into Law
President Trump signed into law on Wednesday the anti-sex-trafficking legislation known as SESTA/FOSTA.
Dealing With Cybersquatters in a Competitive Landscape
"Cybersquatting” refers to the practice of buying a domain name identical or similar to a trademark of a third party in an effort to wrongfully profit from the goodwill of the associated brand. It is not some form of cybersex, although from its name, it sounds like it could be.
Industry Lawyer Maxine Lynn Introduces 'Unzipped' Podcast
Industry attorney Maxine Lynn this week launched a new podcast series called “Unzipped: The Business of Sex,” which features easy-to-digest discussions on legal issues facing adult entertainment and pleasure products companies.
WIA Profile: Maxine Lynn
Each month, industry news media organization XBIZ spotlights the career accomplishments and outstanding contributions of Women in Adult. WIA profiles offer an intimate look at the professional lives of the industry's most influential female executives.
Maxine Lynn to Present Legal Update at QWEBEC Expo
Attorney Maxine Lynn announced that she will be presenting a legal update seminar at QWEBEC Expo.
Attorney Maxine Lynn Launches Blog on Sex, Tech and the Law
Unzipped Media has announced the launch of intellectual property attorney Maxine Lynn’s blog Unzipped at SexTechLaw.com.