Opportunistic and unscrupulous people use many of these same tools to sell counterfeit goods and trade on the good names and strong brands of others.
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Intellectual property lawyers assist with patent protection, trademark registration, and copyright infringement, offering expert advice, representation, and legal counsel.
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Information privacy involves controlling how personal data is collected, stored, and used, with laws like HIPAA and GDPR aiming to protect data and ensure security.
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What are trademark infringement damages under the Lanham Act? Read for a discussion of possible trademark damage types and how they are determined.
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Top-level domains (TLDs) define the type of website or its country code. Learn how they work, including common TLD types like .com, .org, .edu, and more.
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The Lanham Act has a specific provision for treble damages in instances where a counterfeit mark has been used.
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Copyright infringement damages can include actual damages, profits from the infringer, or statutory damages, with potential increases for willful infringement.
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Copyright counterfeiting damages can include statutory damages up to $150,000 for willful infringement, with courts awarding maximum damages in severe cases.
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The 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.
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Trade 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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Copyright protects original works of authorship, such as music, books, and art. Learn about copyright duration, rights, and how it differs from other IP protections.
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In 1998, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was signed into law for the purpose of adapting copyright law to a new digital climate. The DMCA consists of five titles.
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A Master Services Agreement (MSA) is a contract between two parties for an ongoing project, offering flexibility for decisions and project completion over time.
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Learn about the basics of patent law, types of patents, patent applications, and the importance of patentability searches to protect your inventions.
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Intellectual property law protects creations of the mind, including inventions, literary works, trademarks, and trade secrets. Learn the basics and their protections.
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Due diligence investigations are usually conducted in conjunction with an investment or transaction, such as a licensing deal, merger, or acquisition.
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Non-compete agreements protect employers from losing valuable trade secrets, customer contacts, and other forms of intellectual property.
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Intellectual property theft is on the rise. Learn how U.S. laws protect your IP and how an IP attorney can help safeguard your creations at home and abroad.
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Learn the basics of inter partes review (IPR), a faster, cost-effective way to challenge patent validity, validated by the Supreme Court in Cuozzo v. Lee.
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Learn the basics of trademark registration, including the benefits of federal protection, the ® symbol, and why registration offers stronger legal rights.
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