Phil Haack

@phil.neuralgraffiti.com

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Software guy turned lawyer; please don't hold it against me. 💼: Patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and "internet law" @neuralgraffiti@sfba.social on the Fediverse. https://profile.neuralgraffiti.com/ Lawyer, but (probably) not yours.

Image of an iOS text message bubble reading: “Hello, this is Emil from the Apple Wallet Security Team. Our records indicate that your payment channel may be subject to possible unauthorized swipe attempts. Have you experienced any possible financial loss due to these activities? To help you secure your payment profile, please reply Yes with your name and estimated loss amount”
A black cat curled up on my shoulder
Picture of the song playing in my car: Carry On, by “Crosby/Stills/Nas…”
A yellow warning sign indicating a dangerous environment, labeled "Cognitohazardous Entities." It states that “objects beyond the sign pose physical, cognitive, memetic, or existential threat to your person.” It then reads: “THERE IS NOTHING BEYOND THIS SIGN WORTH RISKING YOUR LIFE FOR”
Reddit post titled: “Kobo and Bookshop.org - Delayed again,” the beginning of which reads: The Kobo FAQ has been updated and now the integration with Bookshop dot org says "sometime in the future" instead of "sometime in 2026." This is the second pushback, it was already pushed back once from 2025.
A dark green hardcover book titled 'A Mathematical Introduction to Logic' by Herbert B. Enderton, with the title and author's name printed in gold lettering on the front cover.
WWII propaganda poster showing a soldier checking out a hottie. Large text shouts: “DON’T EVEN TRY SHE MAY BE A SPY.”
“Respondent’s Request that the Presiding Judge Sanction Himself”
Screenshot reading: "As always, please verify the [REDACTED] citations against current Westlaw before sending — I'm confident in the general framework but you know my limitations on pinpoint accuracy.
A goddamn Tesla power wall with the stupid glowing logo covered by a sticker reading “Death to Fascism.”
A portion of the patent file history displaying “NON-PATENT DOCUMENTS@ that have been cited. “20 years of Lego Millennium Falcon Sets” is highlighted.
A TV displayING a visual promoting a collection titled "The '90s Do the '70s," featuring films like "Boogie Nights" and "Dazed and Confused." The background is a still from Dave’s and Confused.
The cover of the game Star Control II.
Screenshot of court document reading: “Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 58, and in accordance with the Jury's unanimous verdict and the entirety of the record, the Court hereby ORDERS and ENTERS JUDGEMENT as follows: 1. Defendant has not infringed the Asserted Claims. 2. All of the Asserted Claims are invalid. 3. Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 54(d), Local Rule CV-54, and 28 U.S.C. § 1920, Defendant is the prevailing party in this case and shall recover its costs from Plaintiffs”
Hand-lettered sign that reads: “¿Las abdominales son buenas pero has probado los Tacos?” or “Abs are good but have you tried Tacos?
An orange and yellow sign that says “We're Walkin' & Rollin' to School,” “Look Out & Slow Down for Us” There is a silhouette of a helmeted child biking in the left corner.
A sign that reads: “Remember the 5 Red Flag events that lead to incidents: - In a Hurry - Change in Personnel - Deviation from Plan - Communication Breakdown - Lack of / Improper Use of Tools or Equipment
§ 1.11 Files open to the public. (a) The specification, drawings, and all papers relating to the file of: A published application; a patent; or a statutory invention registration are open to inspection by the public, and copies may be obtained upon the payment of the fee set forth in § 1.19(b)(2).
The “always has been” astronaut meme.
Chart showing that “violent criminals usually know their victims, with the two largest categories being “known to victim, not family,” and “family member.” Those represent about 3 million of 4 million data points.
A ChatGPT rendering of Nathan Lane as The Judge but with a big smile.
A ChatGPT rendering of Nathan Lane as The Judge.
A scenic view from Alberta Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park, taken from a rocky ledge overlooking a densely forested valley and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky. A waterfall is churning in the foreground.
Screenshot of terminal text output from 7-zip, reading in relevant part “Everything is Ok”
An e-reader displaying a graphic of a skeleton reading a book, accompanied by the text "ONE MORE CHAPTER." The device is resting on a person's lap, with denim jeans visible in the frame.
Stills showing a scene from My Cousin Vinny. The judge, in a black robe, asks “Didn't I tell you to turn those planes around and stop deporting people?” while Vinny, appearing surprised, responds “You were serious about that?”
The Burghers of Calais by Auguste Rodin in the Memorial Court of the Main Quad, on the Stanford University campus. There are six bronze casts of men standing in a grassy courtyard.