Ongoing Responsibilities Once your trademark is registered, it's essential to maintain it to ensure continued protection: Use in Commerce: You must actively use your trademark in commerce for the goods and services for which it is registered. Non-use for an extended period (typically three years) can result in cancellation by the USPTO or a third-party. Maintaining and Renewing Your Trademark Once your trademark Read More

What Constitutes Infringement? Trademark infringement occurs when someone uses a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to a registered trademark, without permission. This unauthorized use can mislead consumers into believing there is an association between the two brands, potentially harming the trademark owner's reputation and business. Trademark Infringement and Enforcement Trademark infringement Read More

Steps to Register a Trademark Registering a trademark involves several key steps: Conduct a Trademark Search: Before applying, it's crucial to search the USPTO database and Google® to ensure your desired trademark isn't already in use or registered. This helps avoid potential conflicts and rejections. The Trademark Registration Process Registering a trademark involves several key steps Catherine Cavella, Read More

It’s here! In the intellectual property space, we don’t have many holidays of our own—with the exception of Public Domain Day. The “celebration” falls on January 1st every year, and it’s the day when copyrighted works that are a certain age become fully available to the public. To better understand exactly what Public Domain Day is, read our previous post when we celebrated in 2023! How Artists and Creatives Can Read More

What is a Trademark? A trademark is a symbol, word, or phrase legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product. It distinguishes your goods or services from those of other businesses, providing a unique identity in the marketplace. Understanding Trademarks: The Basics A trademark is a symbol, word, or phrase legally registered or established by use as representing a company or Read More

Calling all entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives: If you want a chance for a thorough and holistic review of your intellectual property portfolio, now might be the best time to schedule it. Like many businesses, lawyers often see a downturn during the holidays—leaving our calendars wide open to work with your team and give your IP the time and attention it deserves. Now is the Perfect Time For an Read More

As an executive, your role extends beyond your title—you bring knowledge, leadership, and an innovative mindset that drives company success. You have your hands in a lot of different pots as you work to secure, build, and grow the organization around you. One of the most valuable but often overlooked ways to do exactly that is through an effective intellectual property (IP) strategy. Whether you’re a founder Read More

AI-generated content refers to work created, in whole or in part, by algorithms rather than humans. In the United States, copyright only applies to works or parts of works with human authorship. This foundational concept creates complications when AI is involved. With AI technology advancing, it's crucial to understand these complexities before engaging in transactions involving AI-generated content. Transferring Read More

Copyright is a fundamental legal entitlement that bestows exclusive permissions to the creator of an original work to use and distribute it. Copyright automatically exists once you've created something unique and fixed it in a tangible medium—a manuscript, a digital image, or a sound recording. As the copyright holder, you can control how your work is used, reproduced, and distributed. This is crucial in an age where Read More

The food and beverage (F&B) industry thrives on innovation. Whether it’s a new recipe, packaging design, or product name, every detail contributes to the overall success of a new product. However, with creativity comes the need for protection.Intellectual property (IP) in the F&B sector involves understanding, establishing, and protecting a variety of elements—production methods, recipes and ingredients, Read More