Starting a new business is a complicated process with no shortage of pitfalls. While there are many books, guides, checklists, and other resources out there to help you get started, there is no “one size fits all” approach. You have to take the necessary steps all while avoiding common pitfalls. Trademark infringement is just one … Read more
Trademark owners face an unrelenting torrent of scams. Once your trademark application is filed, there is a good chance that you will receive a fake invoice or some other mailing that tries to sell you services that you do not need. Since trademark applications filed at the USPTO contain contact information, it is a good … Read more
Whether you’ve dealt with a lawsuit or not, you’ve probably seen them in enough movies and TV shows to have some idea what they are about. One of the longest, most expensive, and most important phases of a lawsuit is called “discovery,” which is exactly what it sounds like. In discovery, parties submit requests to … Read more
There are a lot of misconceptions about intellectual property and specifically trademark law. Each week I field many calls from individuals and businesses that want to lock down their rights, which is great! However, there are a number of issues that I come across regularly in these calls where the caller has gotten some bad … Read more
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