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...
Litigation Articles
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 Near Me
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...
Defending the Trademark Infringement Lawsuit: Have You Prepared to Lose?
This is not the most typical advice you will see on a law firm website. Litigation is about parties coming to fight in a courtroom about who is right and who is wrong. That said, sometimes, you need to prepare to lose. Maybe a defendant did not know of the Plaintiff...
Pornhub Sends a Cease-and-Desist Letter to a Restaurant
The parent company of Pornhub is demanding that a restaurant in the East Village of New York City change its logo. Mindgeek, the parent company, sent a cease-and-desist letter to the restaurant last month. The letter stated that this could cause confusion among...
Video Blog: Thoughts on the OkGo-Post Trademark Infrignement Lawsuit
Let's talk a little bit about the Post cereal lawsuit against OkGo. I think there's been a lot of confusion about that. So I figured even though I'm on the road, let's chat post filed a lawsuit against the band. Okay go. Why Post wants to file a trademark called OkGo...
Elvis Presley: What IP rights are there in the King?
The company that holds all of Elvis Presley’s merchandising rights, Authentic Brands Group (ABG), is telling everyone in Las Vegas they can’t use his name. “This couldn’t hit at a worse time. It’s not a good thing,” Clark County Clerk Lynn Goya told the Las Vegas...
Where Can you Find a Trademark Lawyer New York?
Trademark Lawyer New York City Are you in need of a trusted trademark lawyer in New York City to safeguard your intellectual property? Look no further! Our team of experienced and dedicated trademark attorneys is here to provide expert legal guidance and protection...
Verna Law, P.C. Patent Law FAQ
A patent in the United States is a government grant of a property right, giving the patentee (the owner of the patent) the right to exclude others from making, using, or offering for sale the patented invention in the United States for a period of time.One key...
Understanding Patent Cease and Desist Letters
Understanding Patent Cease and Desist Letters Patents apply to actual inventions and prevent others from...
Section 103 of the Patent Act
Understanding Section 103 of the Patent Act: The Doctrine of Obviousness Section 103 of the Patent Act (35 United...
How to Sell a Patent
How to Successfully Sell a Patent: A Comprehensive Guide Selling a patent can be a complex but rewarding process,...