Federal Unfair Competition Law
The law of unfair competition is primarily composed of torts that cause an economic injury to a business through a
Trademarks and Secondary Meaning
To be treated as a trademark a mark must have a certain quantity of distinctiveness. A mark that is not
Copyright and Best Edition
Copyright law requires that copies deposited in the Copyright Office be of the “best edition” of the work. The best
Trademark Symbols
The “(r)” or “®” may be used if a trademark is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Trademark Registration
While it is not necessary to register a trademark, owning a federal trademark registration provides many benefits. Such a registration
Works of Authorship under Copyright Law
The Copyright Act uses the phrase “works of authorship” to describe the types of works that are protected by copyright
Fair Use of Trademarks
A party is entitled to use a trademark in such as way as to describe the qualities that a mark
Choosing a Trademark
The spectrum of trademark distinctiveness goes from fanciful marks, which are very protectable, to generic trademarks, which are not protectable.
Patent Applications Covering Multiple Inventions
If an application contains claims to more than one independent and distinct invention, the United States Patent and Trademark Office
Copyright and Fair Use
The United States Copyright law represents a bargain between creators and the public. Congress granted certain exclusive rights to creators