Most people have never consulted with an intellectual property attorney, but still understand the most basic principle of intellectual property: that creations or inventions can be owned the same way that you might own a house or a baseball card collection. Although they are frequently bundled together under the term “IP,” there are actually several … Read more
One of the biggest trademark misconceptions is that you must register a trademark (with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office) in order to get any trademark rights. That is not the case. Trademark rights are actually obtained by using the trademark in commerce. These are called “common law” trademark rights. However, trademark registration greatly expands … Read more
The trademark registration process is not as quick as it used to be. Over the last few years it has started taking almost a year for an initial review of new applications. Clients rightfully want to know what they should expect in terms of the time to register a trademark. Time and money are big … Read more
While Phoenix may be short on rainwater, there is no drought here when it comes to new ideas and new businesses. Entrepreneurs are moving from all over the country to Arizona and Phoenix in particular. While new starts can be exciting, it is important to lay a sturdy foundation for your business. One of those … Read more
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