Anthony M. Verna III, Esq., of Verna Law, P.C. announces the victory in Yellow Lark International, Inc. d/b/a Business Heroine v. Angel Bernacchi, Angel Quintana, Inc. Case No. D2015-1406 in the World Intellectual Property Organization. The complainant, Yellow Lark...
In February 2013, Tiffany & Co. filed a lawsuit against Costco for selling “Tiffany” engagement rings. Costco defended their actions by stating that “Tiffany” was a generic diamond setting, not a brand. However, customers who shopped with Costco were not...
Most attorneys filing trademark applications prefer to avoid office actions in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. After all, receiving an office action means that the trademark application has been rejected. Sometimes, the remedy and solution to the...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has brought its first successful case against a crowdfunded company for unfair and deceptive advertising. Section 5 of the FTC Act (15 U.S.C. §45) prohibits ‘‘unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.’’ The prohibition applies to all persons and companies. Frankly, most cases the FTC brings for […]
Anthony Verna appeared on Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life on May 31, 2015. Anthony discussed the importance of registering a trademark and the difference between "TM" and (R) in trademark protection. Listen here! Here is a lightly-edited transcript of the...
Episode 13 of the "Law & Business" podcast welcomes Oz Sultan again. In this episode, Oz and Anthony talk about three internet policy thoughts. Domain Name Issues Management and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Economic Rationals for Enforcement Also - was...
In Episode 12 - Comic Books, Geek Life, and Trademark & Copyright Law, Jim Cushing joins Anthony Verna to talk about comic books, some history of comic books (Jim and Anthony let their geek sides out), and the intellectual property issues of comic books. A...
Anthony Verna and Daron Jenkins talk about film, entrepreneurship and creating a business, and intellectual property issues. Topics included: Dreaming without money Business plans Originality Expressions of ideas/Copyright law Protection of expressions of ideas...
Oz Sultan joins the "Law & Business" podcast to speak with Anthony Verna about social media and legal issues. How do businesses use social media? What is the changing face of social media? How do business interact with customers and potential customers...
Navigating Patent Lawsuits Post-TC Heartland Decision: Understanding Jurisdiction and Venue Introduction: On May 22,...
Let's define the situation: You've registered your domain name. You have your website going. Then you receive an...
Candy maker Mars Inc. is suing a Wisconsin woman over chocolates she is selling under a name that the company argues...