Trainers, Life Coaches, & Public Speakers — Make Sure to Protect Your Intellectual Property
Success didn’t come easy. You’ve worked hard to carve a niche for yourself and have finally become a successful public speaker, business trainer, and inspirational coach. Now, clients look to you for guidance on how to take their business to the next level. You’ve become a reliable source of information for many trusting clients. Because […]
The New York Trademarked Cronut!
People wait in line for hours to get a chance to taste the trademarked New York Cronut from the Dominique Ansel Bakery. This cream-filled croissant-doughnut’s demand wipes out the bakery’s supply daily and, not surprisingly, some duplications of the Cronut have popped up since its creation. However, because Dominique Ansel had the forethought to file […]
The Right Time to Trademark Your Company’s Name
The best time to register your Trademark is as soon as you develop it. Taking care of this important piece of business early can save you a lot of trouble in the future. Being sure that you can use your brand without infringing on a company that may oppose its use helps you move forward […]
The Importance of Building Trust
Trust is the building block of a successful company and brand. Above all, your clients and your customers must be able to trust you, your services and your products. Trust is what makes a person decide to return and eat at the restaurant they love even after they have moved across town. Trust allows a […]
Trademark, Intellectual Property and Small Business Law Is Not Restricted To One Geographic Area
Yes, the Law Offices of Jason H. Rosenblum is conveniently located in Brooklyn, New York, but this does not limit us to serving New York based clients. After all, many trademark and intellectual property legal needs will cross borders. Therefore, our ability to assist you with those needs is not restricted to one city, state, […]
Things You Should Think About When Starting a Business
Starting your own business is exciting and can provide you with many rewarding benefits. That said, it is a very challenging undertaking that you should not take lightly. Before you begin you will want to decide if entrepreneurship is for you and make sure you establish a strong foundation to give your company a good […]
Supreme Court Says Naturally Occurring DNA May Not be Patented
The Supreme Court recently ruled that no segment of the human DNA may be patented because they occur naturally in nature. The ruling involves Myriad Genetics of Utah which has found a way to isolate two genes thought to increase risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Those against the Myriad patents claim that to grant […]
Battle Between Breweries Finds Resolution
Two breweries were sparking debate on social media outlets in May over a trademark dispute. The Burlington, Vermont based Magic Hat filed a lawsuit against Lexington, Kentucky based West Sixth Brewing Company, alleging similarities between the companies logo designs. West Sixth counter-attacked with a blog-post requesting a consumer boycott of Magic Hat’s products. The conflict […]
The Importance of Hiring an Expert When Filing for Trademark Protection
Often small businesses get started without much capital. This may lead to budget concerns and perhaps filing trademarks and handling other intellectual property issues independently. It’s only when these attempts go awry that business owners realize it is a better investment to consult with an expert. I received a call from a company recently that […]
The Importance of Intellectual Property Protection: Slogans, Label Design and Recipe Trademark and Copyright Laws
In a previous blog post title “The Importance of Intellectual Property Protection: The Small Brewery Example,” we discussed the importance of new and small businesses protecting themselves and their brand by remaining aware of other business brands and taking active measures to not infringe upon them. However, not only can the name of the company, […]
