As the owner of a business, your logo and visual brand will be a valuable asset for you. It is likely that your customers have positive associations with your visual brand and the logo that you have is important for customer loyalty. When a company in a similar...
Intellectual Property
Litigation as a result of unfair competition
We have discussed many different legal topics related to intellectual property, from copyright matters to trade secrets. That being said, you may be dealing with other challenges related to this area of law, such as litigation over other examples of unfair...
Elements of a trade secret
New York law recognizes that having a formula, client list or other confidential information may be what defines a company’s success. The American Bar Association explains that although the federal Uniform Trade Secrets Act provides the definition of a trade secret in...
What can you do when someone illegally uses a copyrighted image?
People say you should never judge a book by its cover, but most people still do. In fact, visual appeal is critical to any product, service or brand. Careful attention to detail, layout, colors and more factors are important, because appearance can directly impact how...
The consequences of intellectual property violations
When the intellectual property of an individual or a business is stolen or misused, a wide range of challenges may lie ahead for those affected. Obviously, these offenses can have serious financial consequences for victims, but there are other ways in which people...
When copyrighted material is used illegally
Business owners, as well as creative individuals, choose to copyright various kinds of work to ensure that their efforts are not misused by others. Unfortunately, copyrighted material is used in violation of the law far too often. Moreover, those who disregard...
What is a trademark?
From litigation over allegations of copyright infringement to registering a trademark, a number of legal issues may arise when it comes to intellectual property. However, it’s important for business owners to have a clear understanding of the different terms and how...
Addressing the theft of trade secrets
By standing up for your rights, you could be able to gain peace of mind when violators are held liable and protect your business as well. If you head over to our website’s intellectual property section, you will be able to go through even more types of intellectual...
Registering and protecting a trademark
Whether you run a business or are an individual who has created something that you want to safeguard, securing a trademark can be incredibly important. However, some people are unsure of which steps need to be taken or do not have a full understanding of their rights...
Sometimes, you have to challenge the executor of an estate
When people choose executors, they try to choose someone they trust to be both honorable and competent when it comes to following their wishes. Most of the time, people choose wisely. A child, a spouse or even a close friend can and typically will follow a testor’s...
