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...
Trademark Law Articles
Victory in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board – Verify Him, LLC vs. Jessica Lanning
Verna Law, P.C. is proud to announce the dismissal of Verify Him, LLC vs. Jessica Lanning, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Opposition No. 91252600, in which Verna Law represents Ms. Lanning, the Defendant in the case. In its Notice of Opposition, the plaintiff,...
Verna Law Trade Dress FAQ
Trade dress is the characteristics of the visual appearance of a product or its packaging (or even the design of a building) that signify the source of the product to consumers. Trade dress is a form of intellectual property. Trade dress consists of the unique,...
Verna Law Trademark Law FAQ
A trademark is any brand name, logo, slogan, or other item that relates to the source of goods and services and the quality of those goods and services.Trademark law is a form of consumer protection.One company puts its mark on its goods or services in order to show...
Video Blog 21: Trademark Infringement: What are Practical Effects?
Some statistics for 2019 are coming in in the trademark world. And in these particular statistics, one survey from CompuMark, a company from Clarivate Analytics and a company that does all of the Verna Law trademark searching, we're finding that for trademark...
Law & Business Podcast Episode 45: Mini-series with the Nessa Group: Helping a Company Fully Rebrand (Case Study)
Episode 45 of the "Law & Business" Podcast, presented by Verna Law, features a collaboration with the Nessa Group, focusing on a detailed case study about helping a company rebrand fully. The episode explores a hypothetical scenario, influenced by a real-life...
Video Blog 19: What to Expect in Mediation for Trademark Infringement Suits or Trademark Opposition Proceedings
Most cases settle. Most lawsuits settle. We at Verna Law, P.C. have settled most of our trademark infringement lawsuits or trademark oppositions or trademark cancellations. Navigating Trademark Disputes: A Guide to Alternative Dispute Resolution Trademark disputes are...
Video Blog 18: Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Motion for Sanctions
Hi Anthony Verna here. Let's talk a little bit about a decision that came from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) on October 31st. First, it reminded me of a case a few years ago that I had in which I made my appearance in the case and opposing counsel, about...
Video Blog 17: Depositions for Trademark Oppositions and Infringement Lawsuits
Well you haven't heard from me in a few weeks. And that's because I've been in the middle of depositions for several cases and the travel schedule can be a little hectic. But what are we looking for in a trademark infringement or trademark opposition deposition? We're...
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...
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....
Video Blog: Super Bowl Time! Here are some trademark facts from a lawyer who has fought the NFL several times in court over trademark matters.
It's a fun Super Bowl weekend! So this video blog talks about trademarks for the Super Bowl, the NFL, and teams....