In Episode 49 of the "Law & Business" podcast, we have a chat with John Knebels. Knebs - as he is affectionately known - is a long-time local sports journalist in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Anthony and Knebs sat down in the public view in a local Panera...
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Law & Business Episode 48: Tina Vignali of the blog Traveleidoscope
On Episode 48 of the "Law & Business" podcast, it's Tina Vignali of the blog Traveleidoscope. We have a friendly chat about what the blog means from a business model standpoint and some hot travel topics as the world is beginning to not be friendly to travel for...
Video blog 27: How is the Novel Coronavirus Impacting the Intellectual Property System?
Verna Law, P.C. currently has cases in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York, the District of New Jersey, the Central District of California, and the Western District of Washington. The Trademark...
Law & Business Podcast Episode 47: Intellectual Property Thoughts from Toy Fair 2020
Anthony Verna and Wil Jacques visited Toy Fair 2020. This is Anthony's eleventh Toy Fair and Wil Jacques' fifth Toy Fair. They opened the phone and recorded their thoughts for intellectual property trends they saw from the smaller businesses. Anthony Verna at Toy Fair...
Video Blog 26: What does LeBron James’ Trademark Infringement Suit Teach about Apparel and Trademarks?
America's favorite export, that's right, LeBron James, and his media company, and Nike were all sued for trademark infringement this week in the Federal District Court of Washington D C. Why were they sued for trademark infringement and what does that tell the small...
Video Blog 25: Intellectual Property is Still Important in the Toy Industry
I'm Anthony Verna, managing partner of Verna Law. But chances are you already knew that! Hey, it's the middle of February and what does everyone say about the middle of February? It's my favorite time of year. Like, nobody says that about the middle of February, but...
Video Blog 24: Why Were the Chicago Cubs Sued for Copyright Infringement?
Video Blog 24: Why Were the Chicago Cubs Sued for Copyright Infringement? And what does it mean for the small business going into court? Recently, the Chicago Cubs were sued for copyright infringement. I kind of find it weird that I'm going to be suing a baseball team...
Video Blog 23: Algorithm and Business Method Patents: Searches Needed
Here at Verna Law, one of our goals of 2020 is to keep growing our patent practice, especially with our patent agent, Wil Jacques. Recently we've had a couple phone calls with potential clients who have business method or algorithmic patent ideas. In the last four or...
Video Blog 22: Patents for Colors? Yes. It’s a Process Patent!
Back in 2014, a company called Surrey Nanosystems received a patent for a color that is so black and absorbs 94% of all light. Let me take a step back there. You don't receive a patent on the color. You receive a patent on the process for making such a new advancement...
Law and Business Podcast Episode 60 – with Polina Chtchelok – How to Define a Business vs. a Startup
Coming aboard the "Law & Business" Podcast is Polina Chtchelok. Polina is an Australian lawyer and engineer. She...
Law & Business Podcast: Episode 59 Musician Andromeda Turre has Copyright Questions
It's always fun when your friends drop in for a podcast episode. My guest this time is my friend, the talented and...
Video Blog 34: Patent FAQ: Why Should I Seek Patent Protection?
Hi, I'm Anthony Verna, managing partner of Verna Law. We focus on intellectual property and advertising law, but I...