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Trademarks have federal protection, and you can take legal action against someone infringing on your trademarks. Remember that, in order to protect your trademarks, you should understand the different types of infringement first. The more you understand, the easier it...
If another party uses your intellectual property in an illegal manner, this could generate strong emotions and financial challenges. In some instances, these violations can tarnish a brand's image, confuse customers, result in the loss of sensitive information and...
When marketing your product or service, you need a distinctive image and style that allows your customers to recognize you instantly. Trademarks and service marks are slightly different, but they serve the same purpose, which is to distinguish your goods and services...
Many businesses rely on their proprietary data, product design and services to generate income. Without taking steps to protect vital intellectual property, a business could fall victim to impersonation and loss of revenue. As described by Inc.com, sellers and online...
If you have registered a trademark for your business, you understand the importance of protecting it from illegal use. Competitors that misuse your mark risk diluting its effectiveness and harming your business. Should you discover that another business has...
Cease and desist letters are powerful tools that can protect you against malicious individuals who might threaten your business. When someone seeks to profit from your property, whether physical or intellectual, you have the right to order that individual to cease...
SLAPP suits might affect anyone who writes or reports on corporate or public policy. Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed way to avoid these frivolous lawsuits. SLAPP stands for strategic lawsuits against public participation, and companies use them to discourage...
When you trademark a name, phrase, symbol, design or any combination thereof in California, you maintain the right to use the identifier to distinguish yourself or your business from its competitors. A trademark gives you legal protection if someone does try to use...
Intellectual property refers to innovation and creativity in the form of technological, artistic and scientific developments. Because they are not tangible goods, it can be easier for someone to use IP for their own benefit. There are various ways that one can protect...
In many cases, SLAPP laws seek to silence people's rights to free speech. That is why states have put anti-SLAPP laws into place. Despite this backlash against such legislation, there are still SLAPP cases coming to court. The American Bar Association explains such...