by Dan SaybleA logo may consist of a word or words, a phrase, a person’s name, a symbol, a picture, or a combination of any of these.
It can be used in all your advertising and promotion, and also instead of, or in conjunction with, your company name as your main company trademark or service mark. […]
by Abrar AhmedIntroduction
Patents have existed for centuries and have served to protect the financial interests of an inventor. However, the notion that a gene or a DNA sequence can be considered as property has been the cause of intense ethical and social concern for nearly ten years. To appreciate the ethical and social implications that […]
by Stephen WatsonWarez often originates from hackers that crack a code for the thrill of the challenge. But ‘crackers,’ those in the hacker world who crack and profit from software piracy, have capitalized on the efforts of hackers and their cracked codes successfully building a billion dollar international underground economy. This underground […]
by Stephen WatsonInternet piracy disrupts economic growth across the continents. How nations react to Internet piracy could well define the future economic health of a nation. Piracy laws and copyright infringement laws have reached global attention - and international treaties continue to grow that seek to give credit to the originator and […]
by Stephen WatsonSoftware piracy gave a sharp awakening to copyright infringement counsels around the world. Software piracy law efforts backed by the SIIA (Software and Information Industry Association), the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), the Business Software Association (BSA) and of course Microsoft, are running fast and furious to intimidate internet pirates and […]
by Nathan MooreOn the surface, registering a trademark seems like a rather straightforward process. You have an original name, slogan or logo, pay the fee, and voila! You are registered.
Well, not exactly.
Being “original”, insofar as the Lanham Act and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is concerned, is a dicey proposition. You […]
by Andre NiemandPrivate label rights are by far one of the best things out there in the world of online marketing. Changing the material, making it uniquely yours and not be liable for any copyright infringement, are great for creating a brand for your business.
If you haven’t heard of private label rights, then most likely […]
by Walter JacksonMy friend thought I had lost my mind when I decided to start researching how inventions get patented. My friend have always seen me as a little crazy, and I think they have a decent claim. Far out ideas and unusual concepts, seem to always draw me. Originality and sheer mental […]
by James CochranLicensed software, and the legal purchase of it, has unique legal contract obligations. Generally, the consumer owns any product they purchase. Although the seller may maintain certain responsibilities after the time of purchase, the consumer still owns the rights to do with it what they wish. One prime example would be the purchase […]
by Bob SchusterIntellectual property (IP) is a catch-all term that covers creations of the mind, or intellect, that are both commercial and artistic in nature.
There are two categories of such property, the first of which includes creative works such as books, movies, music, paintings, photographs and software. These are covered by copyright laws, which […]
by Jon FischerWe are all familiar with copyright notices. They appear on web sites, compact discs, books, virtually everything that is protected by copyright laws.
They usually contain the letter “c” inside of a circle with wording such as “All Rights Reserved” following. Even though most everyone is familiar with these notices, there […]
by William LundIf you have what you believe to be a great idea for an invention, and you don’t know what to do next, here are some things you can do to protect your idea.
If you ever end up in court over your invention, you need conclusive evidence of when you thought of […]
by Dave DaviesAn idea might be a dime a dozen, but the right property protected idea can be worth millions to you and your business. Ideas are the core of many new businesses. When you get new ideas, you might be excited to share those ideas with others. Reconsider that thought. Share your ideas too […]
by Michael TriggWhat is a Property? For most people the term “Property” generally brings to mind real estate or a belonging. In the world of entertainment or licensing and merchandising, a Property refers to a character or a group of characters. In other words, an Intellectual Property. Well known examples are Mickey Mouse as a […]
by Kurt LehmannIn the United States, copyright law protects creators from having their works stolen or used without their permission. In the event that a work registered with the U.S. Copyright Office is stolen or infringed upon, the creator can pursue legal action. To ensure that your work is fully protected, you must have at […]
by Anne TideIf you are aware that great and new ideas are striking you on a constant basis, you may consider finding the necessary patent in order to place them right into future business; for instance, patent analytics will help you understand whether your own patent is novel and non-obvious in order to make some […]
by Olivier A. Taillieu* This article is Part II of a two part series.
Prior Use by Plaintiff
Timing is an important factor in the anti-dilution context. This is so because it would be unfair to hold someone liable for the use of a non-infringing, non-diluting mark while another mark gains fame in the marketplace. Hence, a […]
by Olivier A. Taillieu* This article is for non-lawyers, or attorneys practicing in areas of law other than trademark law, seeking to familiarize themselves with the basics of trademark dilution. This article is Part I of a two part series.
Introduction
Trademark law has evolved to give what is, in essence, a quasi-property right in a “word, […]
by Brian ScottIf you steal materials from someone else and use it at your website, you might get away with it. It’s possible that no one will notice.
Even if someone does notice, you will probably just receive an email asking for its removal. If you comply with that request, nothing else will happen to you.
Even […]
by Brian ScottIn 1998, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act became a U.S. law. This controversial legislation was designed to bring copyright law in line with developing technologies and to afford protection to rights in the Internet environment.
Though vast in scope, one particular area of DMCA is of special interest to those who are suffering from […]