Common Law Copyrights – Everything You Need to Know

Common Law Copyrights – Everything You Need to Know

Copyright is a legal concept that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution. These exclusive rights typically include the right to reproduce, distribute, display, perform, and create derivative works based on the original...
What is Acquired Distinctiveness- 2(f) Claims

What is Acquired Distinctiveness- 2(f) Claims

Every trademark should be unique and distinctive, one of the core examination aspects the USPTO considers before granting an applicant a trademark registration.  Only trademarks that inherently stand out or have gained distinctiveness can be registered on the...
How to Check if Something is Trademarked?

How to Check if Something is Trademarked?

If you have a brilliant idea for a new product name or design mark, business name, or logo, it’s vital to ensure that it is not already trademarked by someone else. Although certain common law trademark rights for unregistered trademarks exist under U.S....