Be careful with how you advertise, or you could violate copyright or trademark laws. Learn to avoid that.
Be careful with how you advertise, or you could violate copyright or trademark laws. Learn to avoid that.
Imagine spending thousands on branding and marketing, only to get a cease-and-desist letter because your business name, logo, slogan, or other piece of brand identity is too close to someone
🚨 Did you know that using the wrong image, song, or video clip in your marketing could land you in a lawsuit? 🚨
Copyright infringement doesn’t just happen to
With inventions, patentability depends on several factors that will be different for each invention. These factors prevent many patent applications from succeeding in becoming granted patents. Some of these important
You put a great deal of effort into choosing the perfect name for your business. You registered the business with the Secretary of State in every state in which you
The pitfalls of using music on your personal account to promote your business, and how to avoid them.
Announcing a new course empowering business owners to protect their intellectual property, covering essential topics such as copyright, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. In 80 minutes, participants will learn legal
The lighter side of Halloween-themed patents, explored through patents for pumpkin-shaped candy carriers. You’ll never look at trick-or-treating the same way again! Mwahahahaha!
I’m just going to talk about design patents a bit and show some Halloween and horror-related design patents, which are just for how things look.
Filing a patent application can be lengthy, often taking years, but it grants immediate benefits such as “patent pending” status and database entry. The process involves determining patentability, selecting the
The legal world is buzzing about AI and its use for all kinds of things, including generating logos, text, and other things people would normally want to register for copyright
Julie King, King Business and Patent Law, PLLC, Champaign, Illinois was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization
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