Four different legal tools, four different jobs. Here’s how to tell which one you actually need. Even aspiring lawyers get mixed up about copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property concepts. Once, in law school, I told a classmate that I needed to “patent a blog post” I’d written. He pushed his glasses up the bridgeContinue reading “Copyrights, Trademarks, Patents, and Trade Secrets: What Kind of Intellectual Property Rights Apply?”
Category Archives: Trademarks
Beware of Trademark-Related Scams
The USPTO has improved online trademark processes, enabling users to file applications conveniently. However, this accessibility has led to scams, where companies exploit applicants’ data to send misleading official-looking letters. The U.S. Department of Commerce has registered key USPTO trademarks to combat these fraudulent activities and protect applicants from scams.
Corporate Names vs. Trade Names vs. Trademarks vs. Domain Names: What’s the Difference?
Business owners often want to “protect their business name,” but there’s more to it than that. Corporate names, trade names, trademarks, and domain names all play different roles. They might sound similar but are distinct. Aligning these identities is key for branding and legal protection, especially in the digital world.
Social Media Influencers Are Here to Stay
Becoming a social media influencer offers financial opportunities but comes with significant legal risks. Influencers must adhere to FTC regulations, right of publicity laws, copyright laws, and privacy concerns. Failure to comply can result in legal consequences. The evolving nature of these laws necessitates continuous awareness and caution for aspiring influencers.