On the new episode of the Law and Business podcast, Wil and Anthony talk about when clients have an idea. Episode 31 starts with the first words many clients and potential clients have: “I Have an Idea”. What is next in the intellectual property development...
On Episode 162 of "The Bringing Business to Retail Show" with Salena Knight, Anthony Verna makes a guest appearance to talk about the legal implications of running a promotion. Grow your retail business and blitz your competition by learning business strategies from...
The USPTO is proposing to change the Trademark Rules of Practice to require that foreign applicants be represented by a U.S. licensed attorney. According to the announcement (here) a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will be published on November 1, 2018, followed by a...
Many people and small businesses apply for a trademark under Section 1(b) of the Trademark Act, in which the applicant affirms that the applicant has a bona fide intent to use the trademark applied for in commerce. Section 1(b) of the Trademark Act says specifically...
It's Law & Business Episode 30: The Costs of Litigating. Wil Jacques, patent agent to Verna Law, P.C., and Anthony Verna, managing partner of Verna Law, P.C. talk about the costs of litigating and the benefits of litigating. They talk about damages in patent...
Do You Need to Expedite a Copyright Registration Filing? Do you need to expedite the copyright registration process? The Library of Congress’ Copyright Office calls this application...
What to do if Another Company Uses Your Business’ Intellectual Property? Let’s define what it means for another company to use your business’ intellectual property. Trademark law and Copyright law provide a very specific bundle of rights. Those rights are: Produce...
Navigating the Waters of Trademark Infringement: Responding to a Cease and Desist Letter Have you ever opened your...
Are Trademarks Assets? The short answer: Yes and No. Trademarks do have some characteristics of assets. Many...
What is a Letter of Protest in a Trademark Application? Letters of Protest are underused tools in the toolbox of the...