Trademark infringement lawsuits generally fall into two categories. Perhaps the most common is due to a lack of planning. Businesses start using a trademark without any background research to determine whether that mark is already in use. The second most common are the sellers who want to trade off of the success of a popular… Continue reading Hershey files trademark infringement lawsuit
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Celebrity Personality Rights
Did you know that a celebrity’s personality is considered more of a property right than a personal right? This means that even after a celebrity dies, their likeness and image is still protected from being commercially exploited without permission or compensation, similar to a trademark, and as assignable to an estate or inheritor. In 1985,… Continue reading Celebrity Personality Rights
Social Media Policies
Social media is no longer a commodity reserved for personal use. It is now a vital marketing tool for virtually every business and organization. There’s a good chance that your business has a social media presence, but there’s also a good chance that you do not have a social media policy implemented. A social media… Continue reading Social Media Policies
The “Fair Use” Rule
You may be wondering if there are certain situations where you can use someone else’s copyrighted work without their consent. The short answer is no—you cannot use an entire work without the author’s permission. However, limited use of that work under certain circumstances may be acceptable under the ‘fair use’ rule. The “fair use” rule… Continue reading The “Fair Use” Rule
Attorney in Colorado Discusses Patent vs Trade Secret
Colorado Patent Attorney Discusses Design Patents – Part 3 of 3
Colorado Patent Attorney Discusses Design Patents – Part 3 of 3 Watch Video Interview at This Link: Colorado Patent Attorney Discusses Design Patents Interviewer: Which type of patent application – design or utility – should inventors consider then? Patent Attorney: Well the article points out that “a collection of design patents can significantly increase the… Continue reading Colorado Patent Attorney Discusses Design Patents – Part 3 of 3
Colorado Patent Attorney Discusses Design Patents – Part 2 of 3
Colorado Patent Attorney Discusses Design Patents – Part 2 of 3 Watch Video Interview at This Link: Colorado Patent Attorney Discusses Design Patents Interviewer: And how long is a design patent valid? Patent Attorney: A design patent is valid for 14 years from the date of issue. This is different than utility patents, which are… Continue reading Colorado Patent Attorney Discusses Design Patents – Part 2 of 3
Patent Attorney in Denver Discusses Patent Ownership for Employees
Colorado Patent Attorney Discusses Design Patents – Part 1 of 3
Colorado Patent Attorney Discusses Design Patents – Part 1 of 3 View the video interview here: Colorado Patent Attorney Discusses Design Patents Introduction: This morning we are interviewing Denver-area patent attorney Mark Trenner. Mark has been practicing as a patent attorney in Colorado for almost 14 years; the past 9 years at Trenner Law Firm.… Continue reading Colorado Patent Attorney Discusses Design Patents – Part 1 of 3
Denver Patent Attorney Discusses Patent Trolls – Part 3 of 3
Denver Patent Attorney Discusses Patent Trolls – Part 3 of 3 View the video interview here: Denver Patent Attorney Discusses Patent Trolls Interviewer: I thought the article was about Vermont? Patent Attorney: Yes, the article explains that Nebraska is the second state going after these so-called frivolous lawsuits. Interviewer: And Vermont is the first state?… Continue reading Denver Patent Attorney Discusses Patent Trolls – Part 3 of 3