Clients often ask about the symbols used to denote copyrights and trademarks, and when their use is appropriate. I will use my knowledge in trademark law and as an intellectual property lawyer to explain and expand on this topic. What exactly is a Copyright? “Copyright” is the exclusive right to use and reproduce an original […]
What’s In a Name?
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”. (William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act III, Scene II) True enough, if you are Juliet speaking to Romeo, but for business owners, when it comes to names, precision and consistency are important for building a brand and […]
Copyright – The Basics
The basis for copyright (and patent) law in the US is found in Article I, Section 8, Clause 8 of the Constitution of the United States, giving Congress the authority to promote science and “useful Arts” by securing to authors and inventors the exclusive right, for a limited time, to their “Writings and Discoveries”. It […]
Trademark Law – The Basics
A trademark is a word or symbol used to identify the goods sold by an individual or entity, and to distinguish them from goods sold by another. A service mark is a word or symbol used to identify the services provided by an individual or entity, and to distinguish them from services provided by others. […]
