It is Episode 46 of the "Law & Business" Podcast. This is a continuance of our mini-series with the Nessa Group. Here, the group talks about businesses who are resistant to change. One trademark infringement lawsuit comes to Anthony's mind on the topic, because...
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Law & Business Podcast Episode 45: Mini-series with the Nessa Group: Helping a Company Fully Rebrand (Case Study)
Episode 45 of the "Law & Business" Podcast, presented by Verna Law, features a collaboration with the Nessa Group, focusing on a detailed case study about helping a company rebrand fully. The episode explores a hypothetical scenario, influenced by a real-life...
Law & Business Podcast Episode 44: Mini-series with the Nessa Group: Having Ideas
Our special mini-series at the "Law & Business" Podcast with the Nessa Group continues. We have heard that you have an idea - you probably have multiple ideas. Here is how a business consulting group handles ideas from the beginning. Anthony Verna: (00:03) All...
Video Blog 20: California Consumer Privacy Act: An Introduction
Video Blog 20: California Consumer Privacy Act: An Introduction Hi, I'm Anthony Verna, managing partner of Verna Law, but you already knew that. That's why you're here. One of the perils of advertising law is the fact that there are 50 States and 50 States also means...
Law & Business Podcast Episode 43: A Special Mini-series with the Nessa Group
Welcome to the Law & Business Podcast. Episode 43 begins a special mini-series with the Nessa Group, discussing what it means to work with a business consulting group and how that consulting group can help a business improve in all its areas. We at Verna Law and...
Video Blog 19: What to Expect in Mediation for Trademark Infringement Suits or Trademark Opposition Proceedings
Most cases settle. Most lawsuits settle. We at Verna Law, P.C. have settled most of our trademark infringement lawsuits or trademark oppositions or trademark cancellations. Navigating Trademark Disputes: A Guide to Alternative Dispute Resolution Trademark disputes are...
Video Blog 18: Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Motion for Sanctions
Hi Anthony Verna here. Let's talk a little bit about a decision that came from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) on October 31st. First, it reminded me of a case a few years ago that I had in which I made my appearance in the case and opposing counsel, about...
Video Blog 17: Depositions for Trademark Oppositions and Infringement Lawsuits
Well you haven't heard from me in a few weeks. And that's because I've been in the middle of depositions for several cases and the travel schedule can be a little hectic. But what are we looking for in a trademark infringement or trademark opposition deposition? We're...
Is your trademark “merely descriptive” of your goods and services?
Is your trademark “merely descriptive” of your goods and services? One of the more difficult office action rejections to respond to when filing for a trademark registration at the United States Patent and Trademark Office is that of a trademark that is merely...
Trademark Cease-and-Desist Letters
Navigating the Waters of Trademark Infringement: Responding to a Cease and Desist Letter Have you ever opened your...
Are Trademarks Assets?
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?
What is a Letter of Protest in a Trademark Application? Letters of Protest are underused tools in the toolbox of the...