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Here & Now: Trademarks and the “Failure to Function” Doctrine
September 1, 2020
Trademark law can be confusing when it comes to determining whether a particular word, phrase, or design may be registered as a trademark. Almost every week seems to bring another story about an aspiring entrepreneur attempting to register the latest […]
Read More1pIP: Claiming Trademark Rights to Colors
August 4, 2020
Trademarks and service marks identify and distinguish goods or services sold by one person or business from those of another. They are a primary component of marketing strategies and advertising campaigns to establish and strengthen their owner’s brands. In some […]
Read More1pIP: How Can Copyrights Protect My Work?
July 13, 2020
Copyrights protect “original works of authorship.” This includes literature, music, plays, and other types of artistic works. Copyright protection arises automatically the moment that a work is created—the first time it appears in a fixed form. A copyright is the […]
Read MoreHere & Now: Layoffs and the Enforcement of Employee Agreements
June 29, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on U.S. businesses of all types and sizes. Between March and June of 2020, more than 40 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits, many after being laid off from their jobs as […]
Read More1pIP: What are Design Patents and How Do They Protect Your Products?
June 6, 2020
Design patents protect a product’s distinctive “look” or design against its being copied or counterfeited. They may be granted for many different types of products, including automobiles, glassware, furniture, and, most recently in the news, the shape of a smartphone. […]
Read More1pIP: What to Know About Trademarks and Service Marks and How to Protect Yours
April 14, 2020
Trademarks and service marks identify and distinguish the goods or services of one person or business from those of another. They are a primary component of their owners’ marketing and advertising strategies in that they inform the public about who […]
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