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Episode 29 – Law & Business Podcast – Thoughts on Infringement of Intellectual Property and Enforcement

Episode 29 – Law & Business Podcast – Thoughts on Infringement of Intellectual Property and Enforcement

On Episode 29 of the Law & Business Podcast, Wil Jacques and Anthony Verna talk about copyright infringement, trademark infringement, patent infringement, and some thoughts to avoid infringement. What one needs to do is to assess the amount of damages that may be...

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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...

More Thoughts on the Higbee, PicRights, Oppenheimer, KodakOne, Pixsy, and Photoclaim Demand Letters

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...

IP Lawyer vs. Patent Attorney

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...