When it comes to starting a business, there are a variety of options available to entrepreneurs. One popular option is to purchase a franchise or license from an existing company. While these two terms are often used interchangeably, they do have some distinct differences. What is a Franchise? A franchise is a business model in […]
January 26, 2023
If you’ve recently registered a trademark, it’s not uncommon to receive invoices in the mail that seem to be related to your trademark registration. However, it’s important to be cautious and to thoroughly research any invoice that you receive before paying it to understand if it’s legitimate or a scam. It’s possible that the invoices […]
Trademark infringement occurs when a person or business uses a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark owned by someone else in a way that is likely to cause confusion about the source of the goods or services. This can be a concern for businesses because it can lead to customer confusion, […]
January 3, 2023
You may have heard of some of the benefits of registering your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. However, which of these benefits apply to a pending trademark? Is there any advantage you gain by filing a trademark application? Additionally, what is the difference between filing for federal registration versus a state […]
The intellectual property 30 percent rule is a common myth that suggests a piece of intellectual property can be copied if 30 percent of the content is changed. In reality, intellectual property protections differ drastically from this myth. Copying the copyrighted material of another party will often result in legal action for copyright infringement. If […]
October 12, 2022
