by Donna Thomas | Apr 2, 2018 | Blog
A friend recently called about a letter she had received claiming that she was infringing a photographer’s copyrights in an image she had used in her company’s website and social media sites. In addition to requiring that she cease use of the image, the letter...
by Donna Thomas | Dec 6, 2017 | Blog
If you are contemplating the sale of your business, there are several steps you should take before engaging with potential buyers that can maximize your net sales proceeds, make the sale transaction process smoother, and avoid potential concerns on the part of the...
by Donna Thomas | Nov 1, 2017 | Blog
Before a business begins to use or files to register a trademark, it should search to see if other businesses are using or have registered the same or a similar mark for the same or related goods or services. This sort of search is designed to find federal trademark...
by Donna Thomas | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog
Registration is not necessary to acquire trademark rights, but it provides important benefits. United States federal law recognizes both common law trademarks and marks that are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This post provides an...
by Donna Thomas | Oct 9, 2017 | Blog
Copyright protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. 17 U.S.C. §102(a). “Originality” and “authorship” require independent creation and a modicum (i.e. minimal level) of creativity. “Fixation” requires that a work be fixed in a...
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