This is not the most typical advice you will see on a law firm website. Litigation is about parties coming to fight in a courtroom about who is right and who is wrong. That said, sometimes, you need to prepare to lose. Maybe a defendant did not know of the Plaintiff...
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Pornhub Sends a Cease-and-Desist Letter to a Restaurant
The parent company of Pornhub is demanding that a restaurant in the East Village of New York City change its logo. Mindgeek, the parent company, sent a cease-and-desist letter to the restaurant last month. The letter stated that this could cause confusion among...
What are some popular toy patents?
Verna Law, P.C. has a practice in filing patents for toy companies. What are some popular toy patents? Keep in mind that the popularity of patents can change over time, and new patents are continuously being issued. Here are a few examples: LEGO Building Blocks: LEGO...
How to Respond to a Higbee & Associates Copyright Demand Letter
Receiving a copyright demand letter from Higbee & Associates can be an unnerving experience. However, understanding the appropriate steps to take can help you navigate the situation with confidence. In this article, we'll provide valuable insights on how to...
Video Blog: Super Bowl Time! Here are some trademark facts from a lawyer who has fought the NFL several times in court over trademark matters.
It's a fun Super Bowl weekend! So this video blog talks about trademarks for the Super Bowl, the NFL, and teams. Enjoy!
Video Blog: Lizzo tries to register 100% That Bitch as a trademark – denied at first, allowed in the end. Why?
The Patent and Trademark Office of the United States refused to register a Lizzo trademark application for "100% That Bitch" in apparel. The reason why is because a phrase/trademark has to function as a trademark. Taking a T-shirt and puting a phrase on top of it - we...
Video Blog: Thoughts on the OkGo-Post Trademark Infrignement Lawsuit
Let's talk a little bit about the Post cereal lawsuit against OkGo. I think there's been a lot of confusion about that. So I figured even though I'm on the road, let's chat post filed a lawsuit against the band. Okay go. Why Post wants to file a trademark called OkGo...
Law and Business Podcast Episode 62: Heather and Anthony Talk about Domain Names
The "Law & Business" podcast has returned. Once again, we are with Heather Abissi, our co-host, from Abissi Law. We discuss domain names: How domain names are property;How domain names relate to trademark law;In which ways a person or business can challenge the...
Law And Business Episode 61 with Heather Abissi – Revenge Porn
The "Law and Business" podcast is BACK. And Anthony is joined by his new co-host, Heather Abissi. Heather M. Abissi, an attorney beginning her 15th year of practice, having served as an Executive Assistant District Attorney, Criminal Defense Attorney, Civil...
Defending the Trademark Infringement Lawsuit: Have You Prepared to Lose?
This is not the most typical advice you will see on a law firm website. Litigation is about parties coming to fight in...
Pornhub Sends a Cease-and-Desist Letter to a Restaurant
The parent company of Pornhub is demanding that a restaurant in the East Village of New York City change its logo....
What are some popular toy patents?
Verna Law, P.C. has a practice in filing patents for toy companies. What are some popular toy patents? Keep in mind...