Over Protective Trademark License Agreement can Create Surprise Franchisor

Posted on August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 by Arthur

Trademark License Agreement Most trademark attorneys caution trademark clients against becomes an unknowing franchisor. Franchise laws impose penalties on franchisors who fail to fallow the difficult and complex franchise laws. A trademark license agreement can help trademark owners avoid franchise liability by avoiding too much control. There is a fine line between being a trademark Read more about Over Protective Trademark License Agreement can Create Surprise Franchisor[…]

NFTs Huge Impact on Sale of Digital Artwork

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Arthur

For centuries, in the art world supply, demand and consumer impression have dictated the value of a work of art. The scarcity of a highly demanded work is often one of the key components in determining the price. However, in a digital world the price is deflated by uncontrolled and uncontrollable reproduction of the image. Read more about NFTs Huge Impact on Sale of Digital Artwork[…]

Crazy Year Causes Trademark Challenges to Corona Brand and Goodwill

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 by Arthur

In a year that is unlike any other, the pandemic has wrecked havoc on the trademark for Corona. First, consumers were confused about the association of the beer with the virus. Then, as a result of increased demand for alcoholic beverages, Corona was sued as a result of sales of fruity fizzy flavored beverages. One Read more about Crazy Year Causes Trademark Challenges to Corona Brand and Goodwill[…]

5 Steps To Trademarking a New Name

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 by Arthur

Based on the trademark issues when Washington decided to change their football team’s name, you should follow the following 5 steps when choosing a new trademark.

What Does a Patent Do ?

Posted on October 1, 2019October 1, 2019 by Arthur

One of the first questions many inventors ask is: What Does a Patent Do, and Why Should I get a patent? What Does a Patent Do? A patent is a grant from the government which provides the receiver of a patent the exclusive right to their invention for a fixed period of time. In exchange, Read more about What Does a Patent Do ?[…]

Building a Strong Brand

Posted on June 28, 2019June 29, 2019 by Arthur

Here are 5 steps to Building a Strong Brand:

Research Your Brand
Analyze Your Brand
Analyze Your Customers
Market and Advertise Your Brand
Refine Your Brand

Patent Strategies for Growth

Posted on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 by Arthur

A strong intellectual property strategy can provide long-term success. However, there are many misunderstandings about the patent process which can contribute to a weak intellectual property strategy.

Intellectual Property Updates

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Arthur

Intellectual Property Law Update Patent Congress released a draft of proposed patent legislation to address the ongoing problem with Subject Matter Rejections, namely, 101 Rejections. The proposed new patent law proposes that patents should be awarded to: Whoever invents or discovers any useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any useful improvement thereof, may Read more about Intellectual Property Updates[…]

Intellectual Property Law Update

Posted on May 20, 2019May 23, 2019 by Arthur

In today’s intellectual property law update, the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) announced that their electronic system will again be down for maintenance for the entire weekend. Strike 3 Holdings, a prolific adult movie producer, who filed almost 2,000 copyright infringement lawsuits last year, has seen more of its copyright lawsuits dismissed for Read more about Intellectual Property Law Update[…]

Flickr Photo Not Fair Use Images

Posted on May 2, 2019May 7, 2019 by Arthur

In today’s online world, photographers often promote their work on the internet, using website and social media pages to help generate publicity and interest in their photographs. Some of these websites show amazing photographs which demonstrate the talent of the photographer. However, because these websites are on the internet, potential customers simply copy the images Read more about Flickr Photo Not Fair Use Images[…]