How to Make Sure Your Trademark Has No Likelihood of Confusion

A trademark helps customers recognize your goods and services without risking confusion with a competitor’s products. If your trademark is too similar to another mark, consumers may be uncertain about the source of the products and think it belongs to...
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What is an IP Infringement Audit?

Intellectual property is essential to the identity and function of a brand. A company’s intellectual property is also a cornerstone to ensuring future revenue and profits for the business. An IP infringement audit can help to identify the strengths and...
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Registering a Trademark Before It Is Being Used

Trademark registration is a key aspect of safeguarding your brand identity but the process of registering a trademark can be surprisingly complicated. It is also important to conduct thorough research beforehand to confirm the originality of the trademark and avoid...
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Copyright Infringement During Political Events

As the presidential election season hits its peak, it’s time that we look into a topic that seems to come up all the time. Many political candidates use copyrighted works like songs at rallies and campaign events. Sometimes, they have...
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What Is a Generic Trademark?

Trademarks are valuable pieces of intellectual property that help customers associate a business to its goods or services. This association further distinguishes a business from its competitors and cements its place within a market. Registering a trademark with the United...
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New Copyright Rule Offers News Sites a Group Registration Option

There has been some recent news regarding copyright registration for news websites that frequently update with current events and other materials. The U.S. Copyright Office recently issued a new rule authorizing a group registration option for news websites that could...
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How to Search for a Registered Patent or Trademark

If you want to patent your invention or register a trademark, there are certain steps you need to take to initiate either process. One of the earliest stages will be conducting a patent or trademark search to ensure your invention...
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Can I Take Someone to Court if They Continue to Infringe on My IP?

As an entertainer, performer, artist, or inventor, your intellectual property is one of your primary assets. If those assets are infringed upon or challenged, you need a fierce legal advocate to safeguard your rights and interests at every turn. The...
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What to Do if Someone is Selling Counterfeit Versions of My Product

If you hold a patent, trademark, or copyright on a product you designed, invented, or that is a creative expression in tangible form, and someone is selling knockoffs, you are likely feeling many different emotions. The person may be siphoning...
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Steps to Take After Being Served a Copyright or Trademark Cease and Desist Letter

If you create unique, artistic content, or you have a slogan or logo that identifies your products to the public, you know the value of copyright and trademark protection. You also probably know that if you receive a cease-and-desist letter,...
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