Category: Copyrights
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Should You Send A Cease and Desist Letter? Here Are The Benefits & Risks
If someone is using your brand name, copying your product, or creating confusion in the marketplace, your first instinct might be to send a cease and desist letter. Usually, that is exactly the right move. Never underestimate the power of a well-written cease and desist letter. Sometimes, though, it can backfire. The truth is, whether…
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Walmart Copyright Infringement: What Artists and Retailers Need to Know
If you are an artist or creator, discovering your work on Walmart products without your permission can be shocking and frustrating. Copyright law offers important protections against Walmart copyright infringement, but disputes involving large retailers like Walmart are often more complex than they appear. In this article, we’ll explain what artists should do when their work…
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How to Stop Unauthorized Resellers: A Legal Guide for Cosmetics, Makeup And Beauty Brands
Most beauty and cosmetics companies have at some point wondered how to stop unauthorized resellers. Few things are more frustrating than seeing your products resold on websites, or even at flea markets, while you struggle to regain control of your brand. Whether the products end up there due to leaks in your supply chain or…
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Trademark and Copyright symbols: How To Use the ™, ®, and © Symbols correctly
As intellectual property attorneys, we get questions about the trademark and copyright symbols all the time from clients, colleagues, and even over brunch. So, if you’ve ever wondered what the little ™, ®, or © symbols mean next to brand names, logos, or creative works, you’re not alone. Here’s a quick breakdown of what these…
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Trademark FAQs: U.S. Trademark Registration Answers from a Trademark Attorney
Get answers to common trademark questions from an experienced trademark attorney. Learn how to register a trademark, respond to a USPTO Office Action, and protect your brand name, logo, and slogan under U.S. trademark law.