Life Just Got Harder for Counterfeit Sellers with the Launch of Amazon’s New Counterfeit Crimes Unit **Attorney Advertising**
Last month, I wrote about my run-in with counterfeit sellers on Amazon when searching for a toddler drum set for my son. If you missed that post, one listing I came across showed a beautiful drum kit for under $3.00. At that price, who wouldn’t be tempted to hit “Buy Now?” After a little bit […]
At What Point Should I Apply for a Trademark for My Startup? **Attorney Advertising **
The decision of “when to file a trademark” for a startup company is an important one. Many intellectual property attorneys will tell you “the sooner, the better,” but there are times when that may not be the best approach depending on the unique circumstances of each individual startup. The following are some of the issues […]
How Can I Tell if a YouTube Video is Copyrighted? **Attorney Advertising**
Have you come across a YouTube video that you’d like to use and you’re trying to figure out if it’s protected by copyright? Unless the video: Is your own; or, The video specifically says that it’s free to use as part of the public domain; …you can safely assume that the video is protected by […]
What Can I Expect When I Meet with a Trademark Attorney for The First Time? **Attorney Advertising**
We are often asked by clients who have never filed for a trademark before what they should expect when they meet with an attorney for the first time. While “initial meetings” are different at every firm, here in our practice, the goal of an Initial Needs Assessment is to learn as much as we can […]
Franchising and Intellectual Property: What to Know ** Attorney Advertising*
Franchising is a business strategy whereby a franchisor (or founder/developer of the business) licenses his or her procedures, intellectual property, marketing, general know-how, and the rights to sell branded products and services to a franchisee. McDonald’s is a well-known example of a franchise. When a person purchases a McDonald’s franchise, he or she is licensing […]
Someone Already Trademarked a Word That I Want. Now What?! **Attorney Advertising**
We often hear from frustrated entrepreneurs and business owners who thought they’ve come up with the **perfect** name or phrase to trademark only to find out that someone else beat them to the punch. But does that mean the idea itself is off the table? Like most things in Trademark Law, the answer is that […]
Tips for Spotting Counterfeits on Amazon **Attorney Advertising **
I was recently shopping for a toddler drum set for my son when I spotted what seemed to be a great bargain: a brand new set for just under $2.00! It was my lucky day. Of course I say that in jest, as I immediately noticed the $13 shipping fee attached to the drum kit […]
