Is Someone Squatting on Your Domain
While conducting business in today’s electronic age, it is common for a company to have an interest in a domain
Trademark Protection under State Common laws
Trademark rights arise in the United States from the actual use of the mark. Thus, if a product is sold
What to Do When a Website Infringes Your Mark?
Over the past few years, Internet search engines, such as Google or Yahoo, have generated large revenues by selling advertising
Why Should I Register a Trademark?
While a “trademark” has a certain level of protection from the moment the mark is first used in commerce, without
Consequences for Failure to Use a Trademark
Once a trademark is properly established the holder owns the mark and all associated exclusive rights therein. However, in order
Trademark Infringement & Unfair Competition
Trademark Infringement & Unfair Competition: Protecting Your Brand in a Competitive Market In today’s fast-paced business world, your brand is
Cybersquatters Attempt to Profit from the Trademarks of Others
With the proliferation of online business and advertising in the 1990s, the demand for domain names (Internet addresses) that are
Disparaging Trademarks: The Washington Redskins’ Legal Battle
In September 2003, a federal district court in Washington D.C. determined that the trademark “Redskins” had been erroneously cancelled by
Differences Between Copyrights & Trademarks
If you are selling your own products or are providing a particular service, you most likely have a business name,
IP Insurance: A Protection for Intangible Rights
Intellectual property (IP) generally consists of intangible assets, such as copyrights, patents, brand identities, proprietary knowledge and trademarks. Such assets