Understanding the Differences Between Trademarks and Patents Intellectual property (IP) rights are crucial for protecting innovations, creative works, and branding in today's competitive market. Two of the most common types of IP are trademarks and patents, each...
Articles by Anthony M. Verna, III, Esq.
How to Sell a Patent
How to Successfully Sell a Patent: A Comprehensive Guide Selling a patent can be a complex but rewarding process, offering the potential for significant financial gain and the opportunity to see your patented invention utilized in the marketplace. Whether you're a...
What is a Patent Annuity?
Understanding Patent Annuities in the USA and Europe Introduction to Patent Annuities Patent annuities, also known as patent renewals, are periodic fees that patent holders must pay to maintain the validity of their patents. Both in the USA and Europe, these fees are...
Is your Trademark “Fanciful”?
Ensure Your Trademark’s Strength: Fanciful, Arbitrary, Suggestive, or Descriptive? In the dynamic field of intellectual property, one critical question often overlooked is the strength of the trademark you’re contemplating. The basis on which trademark registration is...
What are the Issues in a False Advertising Lawsuit?
What are the issues in a false advertising lawsuit? Verna Law, P.C. handles false advertising lawsuits. If you have an issue with competitors' advertising about your product, please contact us at 914-908-6757 or anthony@vernalaw.com As a competitor or a consumer,...
What are Some FTC Guidelines for Social Media Influencers?
What are some FTC guidelines for social media influencers? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) updated guides about the endorsements for social media posts. These updated guidelines aim to protect the public from deceptive and unfair business practices, offering...
Understanding Patent Cease and Desist Letters
Understanding Patent Cease and Desist Letters Patents apply to actual inventions and prevent others from manufacturing, selling, or using a product or process. These protections are granted by the government in exchange for public disclosure of the invention, which...
What are Some Patent Infringement Examples?
Patent Infringement Examples What are some examples of patent infringement and what do those cases tell us Patent infringement is the unauthorized creation or sale of a product that matches one or more claims in an active patent. A patent owner has the legal right to...
How to Prove Trademark Infringement
How to Prove Trademark Infringement Trademark law protects a trademark owner's exclusive right to use a trademark when another's use would likely cause consumer confusion about the source or origin of goods. Governed by the Lanham Act, establishing a violation...
Trademark vs. Patent
Understanding the Differences Between Trademarks and Patents Intellectual property (IP) rights are crucial for...
How to Sell a Patent
How to Successfully Sell a Patent: A Comprehensive Guide Selling a patent can be a complex but rewarding process,...
What is a Patent Annuity?
Understanding Patent Annuities in the USA and Europe Introduction to Patent Annuities Patent annuities, also known as...