U.S. Library of Congress Copyright Office Announces New Fee Schedule Starting on May 2, 2014, the U.S. Library of Congress Copyright Office will have a new fee schedule that reflects a multiyear process of studying current fees, evaluating budget requirements, and...
Sensoria Wins Court Ruling and Becomes Registered Trademark Kravitz & Verna PLLC won a motion to dismiss in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”), in a case in which the trademark of SENSORIA from Heapsylon LLC was threatened. The case is Feel the World,...
Navigating Trademark Infringement: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction: Dealing with a trademark infringement lawsuit is a complex and challenging process. At Verna Law, P.C., we often assist client who face such a legal challenge. This experience prompted us to share...
Is the Registered Trademark Symbol (®) Crucial? Absolutely! According to the Lanham Act, failing to use the registered trademark symbol or an equivalent notice can have serious implications. Under 15 USC § 1111, in any infringement suit, a registered trademark owner...
Acquired distinctiveness refers to distinctiveness of a trademark that is not inherent, but that rather develops through use of the mark over time, such that consumers associate the mark with a secondary meaning -- as an indication of source -- rather than just the...
Understanding the Work Made for Hire Doctrine in Copyright Law A work made for hire is a creation protected by copyright law, crafted by an author or creator for another individual or corporate entity. Copyright protection rests in the entity who has commissioned...
Enhancing Trademark Applications: Understanding In-Use and Intent-to-Use Trademarks in the United States In the realm of trademark applications within the United States, two distinct categories come into play: In-use trademarks Intent-to-use trademarks. In-Use...
Title: Trademarks in Music: Can a Song Define a Band's Brand? The name of a song can only function as a trademark if there is another use of the song - in apparel, for example. The title of a single creative work, such as a song, cannot function as a trademark. An...
It is not uncommon for a trademark applicant to ignore the date of first use in a trademark application. This is because it seems as if it is a small detail to a trademark application. However, every trademark application has risk. If your trademark specimen does not...
A trademark is a form of intellectual property – such as a word, phrase, stylized word, logo, color or sound – that...
The full transcript of this video blog can be seen on our Copyright vs. Trademark page:...
In today's troubled economic times, companies that fall may want to declare bankruptcy. Companies with registered...