Demand Letters. Cease & Desist Letters. Notice...
Office Actions
The USPTO thoroughly reviews 100% of the applications filed; estimates show
that as many as 85% of the applications receive an initial refusal.
IP Bullies And Trademarks
I’ve covered the other types of intellectual property...
Copyright Trolls as IP Bullies
Copyright law is a bit different from trademark and patent...
IP Bullies in the World of Patent
As someone who represents smaller companies, I am...
Infringement of Media: Don’t Mimic Hollywood
I recently posted about the dangers of borrowing your...
Lawyer Barbie says “Don’t Mess with Pink”
Newsflash! Barbie wears pink. She is pink personified! I...
Website Developers Must Keep Good Records
Many people talk about copyright trolls. A copyright troll...
Independent Creation is Not an Excuse
I often say that intellectual property law is not...
Your Brand Can be Precarious, even if you Didn’t Know
Meriam Webster defines “Precarious” as “dependent on...
Enforcing Your Brand Rights
Brands distinguish your goods or services from those of...
Policing Your Brand
Brands distinguish your goods or services from those of...
Who Cares if I’m an Infringer?
Using a brand is risky. The primary risk is that your...