Intellectual Property Litigation

Many types of intellectual property protection require formal registration. Businesses intending to use a logo to represent their brands typically register their trademarks with the federal government. Inventors and organizations can prosecute patents to protect ideas...

The activewear brand and retailer Lululemon Athletica is well-established, selling premium workout gear that is comfortable and stylish and particularly popular in the yoga community. But it finds itself battling on two fronts. It is currently in an IP dispute with...

For the last two decades organizations have spent a significant amount of time and resources developing an online presence that embodies their corporate goals, motivations and ideals. Unfortunately, the digital arena is so crowded that competitors will often...

It can be an exciting moment when you realize a product can be more helpful. The product might be something you enjoy using or something you need, but always wished was a little better. You might see an alternative market that a manufacturer could reach or a way to...

From the time we are children, we go through the experience of getting pictures taken. It often starts with baby pictures and school portraits and transitions into corporate headshots and holiday cards. Both the photographer and the subject are essential to the...

Protecting your intellectual property (IP) is crucial for content creators and business owners. Without protections in place, you could find your life's work stolen before you know it. There are many different avenues that you can take to protect your ideas and...

If you hold a trademark and are committed to protecting it, you may find value in learning about past instances of trademark infringement and how the involved parties fared. Here are three times in the recent past trademark disputes made the news. A tale of two Apples...

Creating published or unpublished expressive work can be a significant accomplishment. And upon creation, copyright laws protect these workers and the creator's right to reproduce, distribute and perform the material. Parties infringe on these rights by using...

A trademark can help you set apart your brand. When your customers see your trademark, they can instantly know the quality they can expect from their purchase. It can be a challenge to develop branding that will remain unique to your product. Often, branding terms...