The importance of a trademark when doing business cannot be overstated. It serves as a cornerstone of brand identity, differentiation and consumer trust. Without proper protection, trademark violation can cause irreparable harm to your brand, potentially resulting in...
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The importance of protecting intellectual property
In 1597, Francis Bacon stated that knowledge itself is power. In today's global economy, that phrase has never been more true. Innovation and creativity are crucial to a business's success. Therefore, it only makes sense that companies protect all intellectual...
What is “fair use” in a copyright infringement defense?
Intellectual property (IP) is a work or creation, such as a logo, design, name, code or image that has legal rights that protect creators from having their materials stolen. An IP can be registered with a copyright, trademark or patent. Each of these options gives an...
Preparing for trademark litigation
For businesses, trademarks are valuable assets, often embodying a brand’s identity and reputation. Unfortunately, trademark disputes are not uncommon in competitive markets. As a result, companies often find themselves either needing to initiate litigation to...
Do you know what you can (and cannot) trademark?
In today’s competitive business environment, a strong brand can set you apart from the competition. And when you’ve burned the midnight oil and created a stellar product or service, you need to protect it from unlawful exploitation by third parties. This is where the...
Is it legal for someone else to use your trademark?
Your trademark has a strong association with your brand. When people see your trademark, they instantly think of your company. It is in every business's best interests to preserve its unique branding and prevent others from negatively influencing how the public...
When does a brand violate someone’s intellectual property rights?
There are millions of businesses starting up each year with a unique brand for each and everyone made. They might have a catchy tune and a strong slogan. Of course, they each have a logo that separates them from the rest of the competition. You may have noticed while...
Supreme Court will hear Warhol copyright infringement case
Not many intellectual property cases make it to the U.S. Supreme Court, but one that involves two deceased pop icons is headed to the high court. Their ruling could affect decisions in other cases involving copyright infringement and fair use protection. The case...
What are the 6 bundles of rights every creator owns?
Have you heard about the crypto “Dune” fiasco? An investment group spent $3 million at auction on a non-fungible token (NFT) copy of a rare book involving a movie adaptation of the novel. Somehow, they believed that owning an NFT of the book gave them the copyright of...
When can another company have the same name as your company?
As a business owner, you know the value of your company name. It’s the first step in branding your business, and it’s very important that customers know the name, recognize the logo and do not get confused about whether or not a company is connected to yours. As such,...