Trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, branding materials and other types of intellectual property (IP) are all valuable business assets. IP infringement is a serious issue, which can lead to financial harm, branding issues and reputational damage. Businesses...
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What is trade dress infringement?
It is important for business executives and corporate entities to understand trademark infringement. If they hold a trademark over a certain product design, for example, it is illegal for another company to use that design without permission. The design itself is a...
Can you enforce your trademark before registration is complete?
When a business in New York picks a name, logo or brand, many believe they must wait for the trademark registration to finish before they take action. In reality, you can act sooner. You still hold rights you can enforce while your application is pending. Why early...
Remember that intellectual property is an asset
Many assets that a business owns are tangible goods. This could include inventory, financial assets, real estate, machinery, equipment and more. One step when doing a business evaluation is to look at the value held in these assets that the business owns. Intellectual...
Does the FTC’s noncompete ban put your IP at risk?
Noncompete agreements were used for many different reasons. They helped employers retain workers by limiting their options to switch jobs. They also helped employers protect intellectual property. If workers had to learn about certain recipes, designs or other key...
Why are business trademarks important?
Your company’s brand is its heart and something that it’s known for. The trademark is the center of the company’s brand. It allows you to distinguish your company from the competitors, so it’s crucial to ensure that you keep it protected. Understanding what...
The benefits of licensing an organization’s intellectual property
Different forms of intellectual property can provide competitive advantages for organizations. Trademarks can help create a strong brand that attracts consumers and help a company stand out from the competition. Copyrighted materials can play an important role in...
Can striking workers use a company’s trademarked brand elements?
Unionized workers (and those seeking to unionize) in a multitude of industries and careers go on strike to seek better pay, benefits and working conditions. These strikes typically involve walking a “picket line” with signs, t-shirts and other paraphernalia...
3 benefits of trade secret protection for a start-up
In the early stages of launching a start-up, intellectual property (IP) decisions can shape the long-term trajectory of the business. While many founders focus on trademarks, copyrights or patents, trade secret protection is often overlooked. Trade secrets, such as...
A look at the USPTO’s guidance on AI
There’s no question that artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the way that many companies do business. It’s also caused questions and confusion about ownership rights and disclosure of the use of AI when seeking intellectual property (IP) rights. For example, if a...