What is a Letter of Protest in a Trademark Application? Letters of Protest are underused tools in the toolbox of the trademark application process to block the registration of a mark. The Letter of Protest is a strategic maneuver designed to influence the United...
Patent Application Law Firm Verna Law, P.C. is your patent application law firm. Contact us at anthony@vernalaw.com or wil@vernalaw.com or call us at 914-908-6757 for any questions you have about patent applications. Our patent application law firm team has over 40...
In our previous blog post about copyright demand letters, we discussed some ways to respond to the letters. Since then, I have complied some questions that this firm has received about these letters. Should you have any questions about a copyright demand letter that...
Where does the Trademark Symbol Go? The r-in-a-circle ® symbol for a federally registered trademark must be placed next to the trademark. The circle r symbol is only for an official trademark registration and not for common law trademarks. Unregistered trademarks are...
Navigating the World of Intellectual Property: IP Lawyers vs. Patent Lawyers Here at Verna Law, P.C., we receive phone calls and e-mails asking for "IP Lawyers" or "Patent Attorneys." Our setup is quite simple. Our Managing Partner is Anthony Verna. Our Patent Agent...
Patent My Idea Unlocking the Potential of Your Idea: A Guide to Patenting with Verna Law, P.C. Are you eager to transform your innovative concept into a protected invention? You can patent your idea! At Verna Law, P.C., we specialize in navigating the intricate...
Verna Law, P.C. is an intellectual property law firm with a team of intellectual property lawyers and a patent agent with decades of experience combined. The practice area of the intellectual property legal team at Verna Law, P.C. include legal services for the...
In a groundbreaking move over the last few years, the U.S. Supreme Court, through its decisions in Matal v. Tam and Iancu v. Brunetti, paved the way for the federal registration of disparaging, immoral, or scandalous trademarks. This legal shift sparked a spectrum of...
Food Patents Beyond Trade Secrets A common myth in the culinary and food technology sectors is the belief that trade secrets are the sole form of intellectual property (IP) protection for food-related innovations. While it's true that trade secrets play a vital role...
Innovation vs. Invention: Understanding the Key Differences and Their Impact on the Business World In the fast-paced...
Can you Trademark a Word? Yes, you can register your word brand as a trademark in the United States Patent and...
22 Exciting Giveaway Ideas for Small Businesses Giveaways are an effective way for small businesses to boost...