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Law & Business Episode 57: Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, and Employment Law Effects due to COVID with John Eastwood

Law & Business Episode 57: Intellectual Property, Bankruptcy, and Employment Law Effects due to COVID with John Eastwood

Anthony Verna sat down with John Eastwood of Eiger Law in Taipei, Taiwan to talk about some of the effects of the COVID pandemic. Some of the topics covered are intellectual property, especially in relationship to bankruptcy, and employment law across borders and...

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How to Trademark a Name

How to Trademark a Name

Yes, you can “trademark your name.”  But, first, what does it mean to “trademark my name”? If your business name, phrase, slogan, tagline, product name is being used to identify goods or services with your business, then it is a trademark. The registration of a...

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How to Transfer a Trademark

How To Transfer a Trademark The owner of a trademark can agree to transfer a trademark in a trademark assignment agreement that is written and signed. New owners of trademarks that are registered at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) must file a...

What is Copyright Infringement?

Copyright infringement is the unauthorized use of a work that qualifies under the Copyright Act for copyright protection.  Unauthorized use means that the permission of the copyright owner was not granted for the use. Copyright Infringement is the taking of rights...

Should I Copyright or Trademark My Logo?

Should I Copyright or Trademark My Logo? Your logo should probably be protected by both copyright law and trademark law. Protecting your intellectual property is crucial when you're establishing your brand identity. One of the first decisions you'll face is whether to...

Can a Trademark be Renewed?

Yes! A federally registered trademark can be renewed between the 9th and 10th years of registration for another ten years.

There is a required filing showing continued use of the federally registered mark between the 5th and 6th years of registration