Thorough witness preparation goes beyond memorizing rules, it requires understanding stress responses, managing non-verbal behavior, and anticipating real-world examination tactics. While outcomes can never be fully controlled, disciplined preparation and strategic rehearsal can significantly improve testimony and reduce the risk of damaging surprises.
Read MoreArbitration provisions can be powerful tools for managing disputes, but their value depends on fairness, transparency, and informed consent. Businesses should weigh speed, cost, confidentiality, and finality against the loss of jury trials and appeal rights when deciding whether arbitration is the right fit for an agreement.
Read MoreCopyright counterfeiting may often be overlooked as another form of copyright infringement. In many instances, the original good that was counterfeited will have a copyright and therefore the unauthorized act of copying a copyrighted work constitutes an act of infringement.
Read MoreSection 504 of the Copyright Act provides for the recovery of damages as follows:
Except as otherwise provided by this title, an infringer of copyright is liable for either—the copyright owner’s actual damages and any additional profits of the infringer, as provided by subsection (b); or statutory damages, as provided by subsection (c). 17 U.S.C. § 504 (a).
Read MoreDamages for trademark counterfeiting include the same damages as trademark infringement plus an additional potential statutory damage
Read MoreIn general, damages for trademark infringement include actual damages, the infringer's profits, and potentially attorney's fees and treble damages. For more information about trademark infringement damages, see our blog post, What are trademark infringement damages under the Lanham Act?
Read MoreThe Southern District of Texas has developed its own set of rules governing patent cases. You can find the rules and additional information about them by visiting our Texas Local Counsel page and our Southern District of Texas Local Patent Rules page.
Read MoreUnlike other districts, the Western District of Texas has not developed its own set of rules governing patent cases. However, you can find the orders governing patent cases issued by Judge Albright by visiting our Texas Local Counsel page and our Western District of Texas Local Patent Rules page.
Read MoreThe Eastern District of Texas has developed its own set of rules governing patent cases. You can find the rules and additional information about them as well as a diagram of the rules by visiting our Texas Local Counsel page and our Eastern District of Texas Local Patent Rules page.
Read MoreThe Northern District of Texas has developed its own set of rules governing patent cases. You can find the rules and additional information about them as well as a diagram of the rules by visiting our Texas Local Counsel page and our Northern District of Texas Local Patent Rules page.
Read MoreThe United States has many laws that protect intellectual property. For example, there are U.S. statutes that make it illegal to infringe upon a patent, copyright, or trademark. Similarly, the United States has laws against the misappropriation of trade secrets.
Read MoreLearn what transactional law is, why it matters, and how it supports businesses through contracts, compliance, IP protection, and strategic planning.
Read MoreIntellectual property includes patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, and trade secrets, each offering distinct protections for creators and businesses.
Read MoreDiscover essential trademark management tips to help protect, maintain, and maximize the value of your intellectual property portfolio.
Read MoreOpportunistic and unscrupulous people use many of these same tools to sell counterfeit goods and trade on the good names and strong brands of others.
Read MoreIntellectual property lawyers assist with patent protection, trademark registration, and copyright infringement, offering expert advice, representation, and legal counsel.
Read MoreWhat are trademark infringement damages under the Lanham Act? Read for a discussion of possible trademark damage types and how they are determined.
Read MoreCopyright counterfeiting damages can include statutory damages up to $150,000 for willful infringement, with courts awarding maximum damages in severe cases.
Read MoreThe Trademark Electronic Search System (“TESS”) is a public online database that can be used for searching United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) pending and registered trademarks.
Read MoreTrade secrets provide businesses with a competitive advantage. Learn how they are defined, protected, and how they differ from other intellectual property forms.
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