Episode 13 of the "Law & Business" podcast welcomes Oz Sultan again. In this episode, Oz and Anthony talk about three internet policy thoughts. Domain Name Issues Management and Enforcement of Intellectual Property Economic Rationals for Enforcement Also - was...
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Episode 11 – Film, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property Issues
Anthony Verna and Daron Jenkins talk about film, entrepreneurship and creating a business, and intellectual property issues. Topics included: Dreaming without money Business plans Originality Expressions of ideas/Copyright law Protection of expressions of ideas...
Episode 5: Five Mistakes Bloggers Make That Get Them Sued
In this episode, Michelle Carter and I discuss some of the mistakes that bloggers make which result in a lawsuit. This can include trademark infringement (naming a blog after a registered trademark), copyright infringement (in pictures and music),...
Episode 4: What to do if Your Business is Sued
In this episode, I speak with Daniel Sollecito, who has had a distinguished career in law, handling antitrust and commercial litigation. We discuss preparing for litigation, document retention, and communications between the attorney and the client...
What Damages are Available in Trademark Infringement Lawsuits?
There are monetary damages and injunctions available as damages in trademark infringement lawsuits. The monetary remedies available in trademark infringement actions are based on the actual damages suffered by a trademark owner. These damages may include profits lost...
What are the Final Steps in a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Case?
The final steps in a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) case involve the trial period, submission of evidence, and the potential for oral arguments. Here's a breakdown of these crucial stages: Trial Period and Evidence Submission Initiation of Trial Period: After...
Victory in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Sensoria Wins Court Ruling and Becomes Registered Trademark Kravitz & Verna PLLC won a motion to dismiss in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”), in a case in which the trademark of SENSORIA from Heapsylon LLC was threatened. The case is Feel the World,...
What happens in a trademark infringement lawsuit?
Navigating Trademark Infringement: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction: Dealing with a trademark infringement lawsuit is a complex and challenging process. At Verna Law, P.C., we often assist client who face such a legal challenge. This experience prompted us to share...
Is “Blazing Silks” Descriptive or “Misdescriptive” of Clothing?
A misdescriptive mark is a mark that could describe a characteristic of the goods/services, but actually doesn't. For example, if your mark were "Lightest Lead" for pencils, but there is no lead in the pencils, then the mark is misdescriptive, because lead can be a...
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...
What is Copyright Infringement? How does a Plaintiff prove Copyright Infringement?
What does it take to prove copyright infringement? Today, we are going with a very technical post about what it takes...
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...