by anthony verna | Mar 30, 2014 | Lawsuit, Litigation, Trademark Law
Navigating Trademark Infringement: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction: Dealing with a trademark infringement lawsuit is a complex and challenging process. At Verna Law, P.C., we often assist client who face such a legal challenge. This experience prompted us to share...
by anthony verna | Mar 27, 2014 | Trademark Law
Is the Registered Trademark Symbol (®) Crucial? Absolutely! According to the Lanham Act, failing to use the registered trademark symbol or an equivalent notice can have serious implications. Under 15 USC § 1111, in any infringement suit, a registered trademark owner...
by anthony verna | Mar 24, 2014 | Trademark Law
Acquired distinctiveness refers to distinctiveness of a trademark that is not inherent, but that rather develops through use of the mark over time, such that consumers associate the mark with a secondary meaning — as an indication of source — rather than...
by anthony verna | Mar 2, 2014 | Copyright Law
Understanding Work for Hire in Copyright Law A work made for hire is a creation protected by copyright law, crafted by an author or creator for another individual or corporate entity. The nature of this protection is detailed in 17 U.S.C. Section 101, distinguishing...
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