A trademark in the business sphere is a word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies the source of a product or service. Trademarks are used to protect businesses and consumers from being misled by imitations of a company’s products or services. Businesses use trademarks to create goodwill and customer loyalty. Consumers rely on trademarks to help them make informed purchasing decisions. Because these legal protections play such a key role, the laws surrounding trademark infringement […]

Trademark infringement is a serious offense that can lead to severe consequences for the offender. Whether you own a new business or are trying to apply for a trademark, you should be very familiar with trademark infringement and how to avoid it. Trademark infringement is also important for individuals who have already gone through the trademark approval process. Though your trademark gives you rights, you are responsible for enforcing those rights in court. Therefore, you […]

Resources such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights allow artists and businesses to protect their livelihoods. These agreements ensure that other businesses cannot exactly copy their hard work and efforts, whether they be related to design, branding, processes, or products. Trademarks are very common for businesses of all sizes. A trademark identifies a business through a symbol, logo, word, or phrase that is unique to them. For example, a common trademarked logo is McDonald’s golden arches, […]

A patent is a right that can protect your intellectual property so that others may not use it without your permission. Patents are distinct from trademarks as they keep others from using patented ideas for their own gain. A patent can be acquired on inventions that are useful, novel, and not obvious. This means that things that are patented must be unique from existing inventions, and they should provide some kind of utility and not […]

The purpose of a patent is to protect the creator of a unique and unambiguous design. It’s not possible, for example, to patent obvious shapes, such as state outlines. The national office that handles patents is the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The United States Patent and Trademark Office must evaluate the information filed to determine whether the design is obvious, novel, or useful. What Is a Design Patent? A design patent is a […]

Colorado is filled with some of the most innovative and entrepreneurial companies in the world. Each of these businesses possesses a unique brand that they have worked hard to create, with protected trademarks that serve to protect their business identity. When another company or individual uses these protected trademarks without permission, it is considered trademark infringement. This can be a severe issue, with legal implications for the infringer and the business whose trademark has been […]

The cosmetic industry is one of the most competitive industries in the world. From big-name brands to small, up-and-coming companies, thousands of businesses are vying for a piece of the pie. One of the best strategies to legally protect your investment and ensure long-term success is to trademark your cosmetic in Colorado. The process of trademarking a cosmetic in Colorado is relatively simple and straightforward. However, there are a few key steps that you need […]

As the creator or owner of intellectual property, you have rights to your work. Even if you’ve not registered a trademark, if you’ve created original work, you have automatic copyright granted to your work once you created it. Registered copyright or other trademark allows you even further protection in a court of law. Intellectual property infringement means that no one can profit off of your ideas or creations. What Is Intellectual Property Infringement? When another […]

Whether you’re creating a business, designing a logo, or creating a work of art, it’s important to be knowledgeable about what your rights are surrounding intellectual property in Colorado. Understanding what you have domain over and what you need legal protection for can better help you keep your inventions, company, or work safe. What Is Intellectual Property? Intellectual property refers to the legal protection, through copyrights or trademarks, of ideas, inventions, and literary and artistic […]