Has Someone Stolen Your Content? Here’s How to Find and Notify the Web Host **Attorney Advertising **
Digital content theft is an unfortunate reality that business owners, brands, and content creators must be prepared to deal with. Whether someone steals a blog post you created, republishes one of your digital downloads or offers a counterfeit product of yours for sale on the web, you need to know your options for getting the […]
Buyer Beware: Read This Before You Hire a Low-Cost Law Firm or DIY Company to Handle Your Intellectual Property or Other Legal Needs! **Attorney Advertising **
I was recently approached by two separate potential clients that previously worked with the same law firm. This law firm has a website with easy client sign-up for engaging the firm’s services and filing trademark applications with fees comparable to those charged by LegalZoom, but with an actual law firm. I have seen these low-priced […]
How to Stop Others from Stealing Your Blog Content **Attorney Advertising**
Are you worried about others stealing your blog content and passing it off as their own? There are a number of steps you can take to not only deter unauthorized use of your online content, but to quickly catch acts of theft and hold the offenders accountable if it’s discovered. Step 1: Get in The […]
Trademark, Copyright, or Patent: Which Do I Need? **Attorney Advertising **
When it comes to protecting one’s intellectual property, there are a number of legal tools that a business owner or entrepreneur can use to safeguard their assets and prevent others from stealing their work. The terms trademark, copyright, and patent are often mistakenly used interchangeably, but it’s important to note that these are all very […]
Get Your Intellectual Property in Order For 2019 **Attorney Advertising**
The start of a New Year is an excellent time to organize and audit your business affairs, while taking steps to ensure that you have a proper legal foundation in place to support new levels of ROI and growth. One key area to focus on heading into 2019 should be your intellectual property. If it’s been a while […]
The Marijuana Industry Is Booming, But Cannabis Businesses and Growers are Still Facing Hurdles to Protect Their Intellectual Property Rights. **Attorney Advertising **
As more states move to legalize marijuana for medical and even recreational use, new businesses and industries are popping up to meet the growing demand for cannabis in the United States. Yet, one door that continues to remain closed for entrepreneurs and businesses in the marijuana industry is that of intellectual property rights, specifically the […]
Domain Cybersquatting: What to Do If Someone Is Profiting from a Misspelled Version of Your URL **Attorney Advertising **
Domain cybersquatting has unfortunately become a high ROI activity for bad faith actors who seek to steal and siphon traffic that would otherwise go to a legitimate company. These domain cybersquatters spend their time and resources buying up slightly misspelled or similar variation of a company’s URL in order to trick and deceive customers into […]
Joint IP Development and Cross-Licensing **Attorney Advertising **
Companies may work together, using their best talent and leverage of their assets to create new products or methods that they jointly own. Joint Intellectual Property (“IP”) development can lead to advances otherwise unattainable by individual companies, but can be used exclusively by the two companies through cross-licensing agreements. However, making sure that an individual […]
Is Satire or Mimicking a Trademark Protected under Fair Use? **Attorney Advertising**
Freedom of expression means that the government doesn’t interfere with an individual’s right to express their thoughts or feelings, so long as the expression doesn’t invoke or cause any immediate harm or danger. You can’t yell “fire” in a crowded theater, but you can create an entire three-act opera making fun of a public figure […]
Are You Protecting the Hidden Trade Secrets in Your Business? ** Attorney Advertising**
When you hear the words “trade secrets,” what comes to mind? Many people think of super famous examples, such as the long-coveted recipes for Coca-Cola or KFC’s chicken. These top-secret formulas have managed to remain closely-guarded for decades and have allowed Coke and KFC to retain a unique edge over their competition. The mystery and […]
