Trademark Infringement Legal Guides (9 found)

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Written by Avvo Staff
Trademarks–corporate symbols or logos–are protected under federal unfair-competition laws.
Clark AD Wilson
Written by Clark AD Wilson
Contributor Level 5

An introduction to determining whether an alleged infringer is more than "alleged"?
Terry Louise Traveland
Written by Terry Louise Traveland
Contributor Level 4

The worst thing for a new business is to select a business or product name. Then, develop a logo, get business cards, and produce a website using the name, only to receive a cease & desist letter claiming you are infringing on someone's trademark. But, you can easily prevent this with these steps.
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Written by Andrew Y. Schroeder Esq.
Contributor Level 3

Most businesses do not know that Trademark Law can also extend to colors, smells, sounds, the shape of a bottle, font styles, and the interior design of a restaurant. When most businesses think of Trademarks, they think of words like Microsoft®, McDonald's®, and Coca-Cola®.
Derek Linke
Written by Derek Linke
Contributor Level 3

You don’t need to register to sue somebody for using your mark. However, it’s a good idea to file an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to register your mark.
Willem Galen Gentry
Written by Willem Galen Gentry
Contributor Level 5

If someone has put up a web site confusingly similar to yours, you may be able to gain control of the site and the site's domain name through a quick and simple arbitration process. Filing a UDRP complaint costs much less and is faster than taking the infringer to court.
Lynne D Shelton
Written by Lynne D Shelton
Contributor Level 4

To protect its Intellectual Property Rights (“IPR”) by demonstrating that certain information qualifies as a trade secret, companies should consider the following:
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Written by Avvo Staff
Internet law is still being defined and developed because the Internet is relatively new.
Jefferson Hampton Coulter II
Written by Jefferson Hampton Coulter II
Contributor Level 4

Copyright registration is not necessary to own a copyright, but it is required to enforce your rights and control the use of your work.

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