Back in 2014, a company called Surrey Nanosystems received a patent for a color that is so black and absorbs 94% of all light. Let me take a step back there. You don't receive a patent on the color. You receive a patent on the process for making such a new advancement...
Articles by Anthony M Verna III Esq.
Video Blog 21: Trademark Infringement: What are Practical Effects?
Some statistics for 2019 are coming in in the trademark world. And in these particular statistics, one survey from CompuMark, a company from Clarivate Analytics and a company that does all of the Verna Law trademark searching, we're finding that for trademark...
Law & Business Podcast Episode 46: Mini-series with the Nessa Group: Businesses Resistant to Change
It is Episode 46 of the "Law & Business" Podcast. This is a continuance of our mini-series with the Nessa Group. Here, the group talks about businesses who are resistant to change. One trademark infringement lawsuit comes to Anthony's mind on the topic, because...
Law & Business Podcast Episode 45: Mini-series with the Nessa Group: Helping a Company Fully Rebrand (Case Study)
Episode 45 of the "Law & Business" Podcast, presented by Verna Law, features a collaboration with the Nessa Group, focusing on a detailed case study about helping a company rebrand fully. The episode explores a hypothetical scenario, influenced by a real-life...
Law & Business Podcast Episode 44: Mini-series with the Nessa Group: Having Ideas
Our special mini-series at the "Law & Business" Podcast with the Nessa Group continues. We have heard that you have an idea - you probably have multiple ideas. Here is how a business consulting group handles ideas from the beginning. Anthony Verna: (00:03) All...
Video Blog 20: California Consumer Privacy Act: An Introduction
Video Blog 20: California Consumer Privacy Act: An Introduction Hi, I'm Anthony Verna, managing partner of Verna Law, but you already knew that. That's why you're here. One of the perils of advertising law is the fact that there are 50 States and 50 States also means...
Law & Business Podcast Episode 43: A Special Mini-series with the Nessa Group
Welcome to the Law & Business Podcast. Episode 43 begins a special mini-series with the Nessa Group, discussing what it means to work with a business consulting group and how that consulting group can help a business improve in all its areas. We at Verna Law and...
Video Blog 19: What to Expect in Mediation for Trademark Infringement Suits or Trademark Opposition Proceedings
Most cases settle. Most lawsuits settle. We at Verna Law, P.C. have settled most of our trademark infringement lawsuits or trademark oppositions or trademark cancellations. Navigating Trademark Disputes: A Guide to Alternative Dispute Resolution Trademark disputes are...
Video Blog 18: Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Motion for Sanctions
Hi Anthony Verna here. Let's talk a little bit about a decision that came from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) on October 31st. First, it reminded me of a case a few years ago that I had in which I made my appearance in the case and opposing counsel, about...
Video Blog 33: Patent FAQ: Do I need a model or prototype?
Do you need a prototype in order to register a patent? A patent gives the patent owner exclusive rights to make, sell,...
Law & Business Podcast: Episode 58 Anthony Verna and James Kwon – Three Items Marketers Need to Know Now
On Episode 58 of the "Law & Business" Podcast, Anthony sits down with James Kwon, the CEO and Executive Strategy...
Law & Business Episode 57: Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, and Employment Law Effects due to COVID with John Eastwood
Anthony Verna sat down with John Eastwood of Eiger Law in Taipei, Taiwan to talk about some of the effects of the...