A Brooklyn restaurant that had the same name as a famous jewelry company was forced to change its name, change its facade from gold and purple and pay the jewelry company $25,000. The restaurant, which operated in Sheepshead Bay, went by the name Faberge without the...
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Intellectual property protection
When starting a business in New York, it is a good time to make sure that the company's intellectual property is protected. The best way to do that is to make sure that any slogans, logos or other marks related to the brand are trademarked. This makes it impossible...
Product popularity doesn’t make trademark infringement okay
When you need to blow your nose, do you ask for a tissue or a Kleenex? When you have a headache, do you take an ibuprofen or an Advil? There are some products that are so popular that the brand name seems to have replaced the generic name for similar products. Failure...
E-cigarette names encroaching on wholesome trademarks
One of the most valuable assets companies have are their brands. It can be difficult to put a dollar value on a brand itself, but when copyright violations or other intellectual property issues crop up, the potential damage to a company can be incalculable. Not only...
Actors are not the only creative Hollywood professionals
This year’s Cannes Film Festival will soon be drawing to a close. However, the effects of the festival will almost certainly be felt for months and even years to come. Whether a film generates a positive or negative response at this particular festival can make or...
New technology, old laws…it all comes down to interpretation
Federal laws protect labels and artists from copyright infringement. The concept is simple enough, but the laws themselves are complex and quite confusing at times. For instance, the law requires that radio services that broadcast under newer technology such as online...
Lawsuit involving Beastie Boys and toy company settles
In any business dispute there is usually more than one way in which it can be resolved. While some cases end up in a courtroom where the outcome will be determined by a judge or jury, other times, lawyers for either side are able to reach an agreement outside of the...
Bulk of Sherlock Holmes stories now in public domain
As fans of the Sherlock series broadcast on public television enjoy its the third season, there is legal news to report regarding the copyright to Arthur Conan Doyle's works involving Sherlock Holmes, which serves as an inspiration. The copyright on many of the...
Cadbury loses bid for exclusive use of royal purple in packaging
As anyone who is in the business of selling a product knows it is important to do whatever one can to set their product apart. Finding ways to legally protect a design or recipe are common. Some businesses even trademark colors used in their packaging. Chocolate maker...
Settlement reached in patent dispute involving TiVo and Motorola
A patent lawsuit involving TiVo Inc and other businesses including Motorola Mobility, recently settled just days before the case was set to go to trial. As a part of the settlement TiVo will receive $490 million. The amount reached in the settlement was a surprise to...