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Licensing your trademark – The Kardashian sisters recently won a large trademark infringement case that they filed against Haven Beauty and its principal investor, Hillair Capital Management. Haven Beauty was licensing the trademarked Kardashian name to sell the...
Think again if you thought you could use the Olympic logo in your marketing campaign. Even the Olympics enforce trademark law. The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are cracking down on U.S. companies’ use of the...
Even if your business name isn’t directly infringing on another company’s name, you could still violate another trademark.
If you search trademark disputes often, as I do, you will notice the beer industry popping up in headlines on a regular basis. I think one reason this industry is so prone to trademark issues is the cyclical nature of the business. Brewers are pressured to introduce...
In a continuation of our recent posts on intellectual property disputes that span a variety of industries, we bring you yet another dispute from the chocolate industry. Chocolate and candy-maker Nestle has attempted to trademark its iconic "four-fingered" Kit Kat bar...
So, you think you’ve found the perfect name for your new business or product, but have you really? That perfect name could land your business in legal trouble, if someone else owns the trademark. Even if your name is deemed too similar to another company’s trademark,...
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Steven Weigler Featured on Influential Entrepreneurs Podcast Intro to Episode: Steven is the Founder and Managing Partner of EmergeCounsel, whose mission is to provide a worldwide clientele with legal counsel on the protection of intellectual property and business...
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Can State and Federal Regulations Keep Pace with AI Technology Developments? Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are developing rapidly, leaving federal and state legislation governing this technology lacking. While legislators and government agencies scramble to...
Fair Use Guidance for Small Business Owners As a small business owner, navigating the numerous complex legal requirements can be overwhelming. Copyright laws especially affect small business owners every day as they attempt to create social media posts and other...
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Can State and Federal Regulations Keep Pace with AI Technology Developments? Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are developing rapidly, leaving federal and state legislation governing this technology lacking. While legislators and government agencies scramble to...
Fair Use Guidance for Small Business Owners As a small business owner, navigating the numerous complex legal requirements can be overwhelming. Copyright laws especially affect small business owners every day as they attempt to create social media posts and other...