International Intellectual Property Legal Blog
What is the difference between a trademark and copyright?
There are different types of protections for intellectual property. If you are not familiar with the options, it can become confusing to differentiate among them. However, there are distinct differences among the various forms of protection. Two common types of...
Software company fights back against patent troll
Much has been written in recent years about a legal tactic known as patent trolling, which is the practice of acquiring patents for the sole purpose of pursuing litigation. The defendants in lawsuits filed by patent trolls usually settle quickly to avoid the costs of...
Is your company considering rebranding?
Your brand identifies your company, your product or service, and your vision. When the idea for your business first sparked, the brand was likely among the first decisions the founders made. With an image or a few words, your customers get what you stand for and the...
Appeals court reverses copyright decision in Taylor Swift case
A federal appeals court in California has ruled that a copyright infringement lawsuit filed against pop star Taylor Swift can go forward. The claim was originally dismissed by a judge in a lower court. The case before the court was filed by songwriters Sean Hall and...
U.S. House approves online copyright bill
On Oct. 22, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would create a copyright small claims court for online content creators. The measure was approved by a vote of 410-6. The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act, or the CASE Act, would...
Does copyright law protect web page content?
Whether your business focuses on local clientele or has an international reach, chances are you have a company website that provides information on your products and services. Your site may also contain unique content, such as blog posts, whitepapers or news articles....
Minimizing the impact of a business dispute on your company
Learning of a business dispute that is happening in your company can be highly disconcerting. Depending on the severity of the dispute, who it involves and what it is about, such disagreements can have a debilitating effect on organizational processes that ultimately...
Strengthening a claim of trademark violation
Having a trademark can add a level of protection to your intellectual property that could prove invaluable in the future. Your images, phrases, slogans or designs could all benefit from trademark protection, but the protection does not necessarily mean that others...
How can you minimize the exposure of confidential information?
Keeping important information from getting into the wrong hands is imperative to your company's protection and success. While you can monitor who has access to confidential information in order to minimize their exposure, it is also important for your company,...
What are the most frequently asked questions about trade secrets?
As a business owner or inventor, you may have a lot of questions about trade secrets. Trade secrets refer to the data you prefer to keep hidden from competitors and even some employees. These secrets provide your business with a competitive edge that may be destroyed...
