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September 5, 2018

Trademarks, Service Marks And Trade Dress Identify Companies

You want people to recognize your service or product easily. One way that you might do this is through a special mark. Most people think of trademarks in this regard, but there are other types that can also identify your business. It is possible to have more than one mark that identifies your company. Understanding the different types can be helpful. 3 types of identifying marks There are three types of marks that can identify […]
June 11, 2018

Copyrights In All Forms Must Be Respected

Copyrighted works are protected so that nobody can take someone else’s work and profit from it. Finding out about copyrights is an important step to take for any business or individual before using anything that they didn’t create on their own. When there are issues that come up related to copyrights, there are specific steps that must be taken. Depending on the severity of the infringement, there is a chance that a person who violates […]
March 15, 2018

What Can I Do To Protect My Intellectual Property?

Intellectual property is important to many businesses. There are several types of intellectual property that you need to think about to keep your company’s interests protected. It is imperative that you consider all facets. The way that you protect your company depends on the type of intellectual property you have. Here are some points that you need to know about making this happen: Are there different types of intellectual property? There are three different types […]
January 15, 2018

Can The Owner Of An Intent-To-Use Trademark Application Claim Trademark Infringement?

A trademark application filed on an intent-to-use basis confers no right of enforcement prior to actual use of the trademark with the goods covered by the application. That is, without actual commercial use of the trademark in U.S. commerce, an applicant of an intent-to-use trademark application has an unenforceable trademark and should not claim trademark infringement. Use in commerce occurs when branded goods are transported or sold across state or federal borders and is a […]
January 1, 2018

Unenforceable Trademarks – Beware Of Foreign Owners

If you have received a letter alleging trademark infringement, it is important to look closely at the rights being asserted. Some trademarks even though registered are unenforceable trademarks. Did you know it is possible to have a federally registered trademark in the U.S. and still not have a legitimate basis to assert trademark infringement? Although a US company or person seeking to register a trademark with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office needs to establish […]
December 12, 2017

Copyrights Must Be Respected In All Business Aspects

A copyright is an important protection for specific creative works that individuals and businesses have created. The concept of copyrights originates with the U.S. Constitution. For all business owners and individuals, understanding copyrights can help to avoid some potential issues down the road. There are several things that you need to understand about copyrights if you are going to handle any aspect of your business or personal life that uses creative works. What are copyrights, […]
September 11, 2017

Why Should I Be Concerned With Copyrighting My Works?

As part of your business, you might have creative works. It is vital for you to make sure that these works have the legal protections necessary so that other companies and individuals can’t steal what is yours. One option that you have to keep things protected is to copyright your works. This gives you the legal basis to take action if you find out that your works are being used outside of your wishes. What […]
August 23, 2017

Why Small Businesses Need To Trademark Their Brand

As a small business, you might not think that you need to trademark branding materials such as your name, logo and slogan. That’s just for large companies, right? Wrong. While legally establishing a trademark takes time and money, it secures your growing brand and protects you from your competition. Protection from competition Build a brand: A small business’ brand is relatively unknown when you compare it to giants such as McDonalds, Apple or Nike. That […]