Intellectual property violations, such as trademark violations, can have a major economic impact. They can cause financial harm to small businesses, corporations and entire industries. The most direct example is lost revenue for the company whose rights have been...
When someone uses your trademark or other intellectual property (IP) without permission, the impact can be immediate and unsettling. You might notice lost sales, confused customers or damage to the reputation you worked so hard to build. If efforts to stop the...
As a business owner, protecting your intellectual property is important to you. The IP that you control can help set your brand apart and give you an edge in the market. For many companies, the entire business revolves around a specific type of IP that helps them...
Formal registration of intellectual property helps businesses protect valuable resources against misuse and infringement. Registering trademarks and copyrights can facilitate easier enforcement of intellectual property rights when a violation occurs. Typically, those...
Protecting intellectual property often requires formal federal registration. Each type of intellectual property has different rules in place. Companies can take steps to copyright creative works, patent new products and register unique trademarks. Trademarks are...
Businesses can acquire the rights to original creative works through a few different methods. Some companies hire composers, writers, photographers and other creative professionals. Their contracts may give them ownership rights over the creations produced by that...
When it comes to intellectual property rights and branding, a business name is very important. It’s helpful for your company to stand out from the competition, so having a unique name is beneficial, and it can also reduce consumer confusion. People who want to...
As digital platforms expand, so do the risks of trademark misuse. The internet allows brands to reach broader audiences, but it also creates opportunities for unauthorized parties to exploit protected marks. Online infringement can harm your reputation, confuse your...
Commercial real estate developers often focus on land use, zoning, construction and financing as they seek to manage and expand their portfolio. However, intellectual property (IP) issues can also significantly impact on their projects. Overlooking IP considerations...
If you are a New Yorker facing a DMCA takedown that has disabled your online content, you want to fight back, but you may not know whether you have legal options. The good news is that you generally can fight back against DMCA takedowns and protect your intellectual...