Trademarks are an important part of business branding. They are a way for customers to recognize your company without having to see your name. Not all businesses have a trademark, but if you do have one, you should do what you can to protect it. There are some unscrupulous individuals who will try to take another company’s trademark so they can capitalize from the trademark owner’s hard work to build a positive reputation in the […]

Domain names have become highly competitive because they are such a large part of any brand’s identity. There are over 300 million registered domains on the internet, and this grows by 25 million each year. If you own the trademark to a certain name, but the domain associated with that name is owned by another owner, you may find yourself in a dispute. Many organizations and individuals now purchase domains that they deem to be […]

The unique images and words that your company uses to define itself and reach consumers, as well as the images and words included in your products themselves, have protection under federal copyright law. Unfortunately, many people treat the internet as the place where copyright does not exist. People may steal your artwork, videos, words and photographs to display on their website. They might even print them on shirts and try selling them on social media. […]

A trademark is an identifying symbol for a company. Many companies opt to register their trademark so that others can’t use the same mark or one that is so similar that it confuses the public. If your company is considering a trademark registration, there are several considerations for you to think about. This is why it is often better to have an attorney represent you in these cases. There are times when your case might […]

Not so long ago, many business people considered websites to be a minor and somewhat annoying form of marketing. However, digital presence is no longer an option for most businesses. While many companies still thrive on word-of-mouth recommendations from existing customers, an increasing number of people and companies find their suppliers for various products and services online. Having a digital footprint is necessary for business growth. You need to have an established presence on most […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]