Robert Nichols
Robert Nichols Law PLC
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Robert (Bobby) Nichols is an Arizona-based copyright, trademark, business, and entertainment attorney with experience representing artists, entrepreneurs, and business owners.
Bobby graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2020, while working as a legislative staffer in San Francisco City Hall. Since then, he has worked in intellectual property registration, maintenance, and enforcement, as well as business formation, contract review and negotiation, and public policy development.
Education
- Golden Gate University School of Law
- J.D. (2020) | Law
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- Honors: -Full-Tuition Presidential Scholarship Recipient -Honors Lawyering Program Scholar -CALI award for excellence in Contract Law -CALI award for excellence in Legal Research and Writing -Witkin award for excellence in Entertainment Law - Academic Certificate for excellence in Public Policy Law - Academic Certificate for excellence in Intellectual Property Law
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- Arizona State University
- B.A. (2016) | Film and Digital Media Production
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Professional Experience
- Owner and Attorney
- Robert Nichols Law PLC
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- Co-Founder and Non-Profit Director
- Arizona Progressive Peoples Alliance
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- Legal Assistant
- Boisineau Law
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- Associate Attorney
- Scale LLP
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- Law Clerk
- Veterans Legal Advocacy Center
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- Legislative and Administrative Fellow
- San Francisco City Supervisor Dean Preston
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- Law Clerk
- Berman Entertainment and Technology Law
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- Law Clerk
- ARC Law Group
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- Law Clerk
- California Lawyers for the Arts
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Can AI Make Art?
Speaking Engagements
- Making Law: How to write legislation, DSA/YDSA 2023 Conference, Chicago
Certifications
- Academic Certification for Excellence in the study of Intellectual Property Law
- Golden Gate University School of Law
- Academic Certification for Excellence in the study of Public Policy Law
- Golden Gate University School of Law
Awards
- Witkin Award for Excellence in Entertainment Law
- Golden Gate University School of Law
- CALI Award for Excellence in Legal Research and Writing
- Golden Gate University School of Law
- CALI Award for Excellence in Contract Law
- Golden Gate University School of Law
Professional Associations
- District of Columbia Bar # 90010707
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
- ID Number: 90010707
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Query on a legal FAQ point regarding fan works
- A: Copyright infringement doesn't technically require that an infringing work of art is published for profit, just that it is published. The concept of fair use sometimes applies when a character has only been portrayed in one medium and the fan art portrays the character in another medium. But Blizzard very famously portrays their characters in games, videos, blog posts, and many other mediums.
Often, Studios allow fan art and fan games because they don't want to discourage the fan communities. But, in general, game studios have the right to sue fan artists for infringement if they've reserved their rights like Blizzard does in that clause. If that were to happen, it could potentially ... Read More
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Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Firm Website - R Nichols Law
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