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...
Articles by Anthony M. Verna, III, Esq.
Law & Business Episode 30: The Costs of Litigating
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 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?
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...
What is a Patent Annuity?
Understanding Patent Annuities in the USA and Europe Introduction to Patent Annuities Patent annuities, also known as...
Is your Trademark “Fanciful”?
Ensure Your Trademark’s Strength: Fanciful, Arbitrary, Suggestive, or Descriptive? In the dynamic field of...
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...

