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How Long Do Trademarks Last?

How Long Do Trademarks Last?

Trademark

Trademarks are an important part of a business’s identity and are used to distinguish the products and services of one company from another. Trademarks can come in many forms, from words to logos, and can be registered both nationally and internationally. It is important to understand the duration of trademark protection to ensure your business […]

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What is a Trademark?

What is a Trademark?

Trademark

A trademark is a recognizable sign, design, or expression which identifies products or services of a particular source from those of others. It is a form of intellectual property that grants an exclusive right to a business or individual to use a particular trademark for a specified period of time. Trademarks can be words, symbols, […]

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Can I Register a Trademark in my State and What are the Advantages in Doing So?

Can I Register a Trademark in my State and What are the Advantages in Doing So?

Trademark

Yes, you can register a trademark in your state. Indeed, even if you register a trademark at the federal level, there are some advantages to registering your trademark in states where you do business. In this article, the skilled and top-rated Trademark Attorneys at Revision Legal discuss some of the advantages of registering a trademark […]

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What are the Types of Trademarks?

What are the Types of Trademarks?

Trademark

Traditionally, legal scholars distinguish five types of trademarks. These are generally ranged on a spectrum from strongest to weakest. However, as discussed below, there are several other methods of distinguishing types of trademarks. And, when considering your company’s trademarking strategy, it is valuable to consider the other methods of differentiating trademark types. If you have […]

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What Type of Lawyer Handles Slander and Defamation of Character?

What Type of Lawyer Handles Slander and Defamation of Character?

Internet Law

The type of lawyer that you need for slander or defamation of character is a lawyer with deep experience in defamation law. In addition, experience in legal fields adjacent to defamation law, like internet law, First Amendment law, privacy law, and even criminal law (since some types of defamation — like revenge pornography — are […]

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How to Sue Companies Who Counterfeit Your Brands on Amazon

How to Sue Companies Who Counterfeit Your Brands on Amazon

Internet Law

Selling counterfeit products on Amazon is unlawful in the U.S. Counterfeiting is a violation of U.S. trademark laws. Counterfeiting is selling a product on Amazon that falsely claims or is falsely labeled as a particular brand when it is not. Many counterfeits are obvious fakes, but even if the product is of suburb quality, it […]

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What Should You Know About a Trademark Statement of Use

What Should You Know About a Trademark Statement of Use

Trademark

A “Trademark Statement of Use” is a legal document that provides sworn proof that a given trademark is being used in interstate commerce on the products or services with which the trademark is associated. More specifically, a Trademark Statement of Use is used with “intent-to-use” applications for federal trademark registration. If you have questions about […]

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Protecting Your Website Against California “Wiretapping” Claims

Protecting Your Website Against California “Wiretapping” Claims

Internet Law

As an e-commerce business owner, you probably don’t spend a great deal of time thinking about wiretapping laws while operating your business. However, a recent wave of lawsuits in California have opened the door to expose online businesses to liability for recording live chat functionality with their customers. It remains to be seen whether these […]

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How Much Money Does it Cost to Hire a Video Game Attorney to Copyright a Game and Draft Contracts for Employees?

How Much Money Does it Cost to Hire a Video Game Attorney to Copyright a Game and Draft Contracts for Employees?

Internet Law

In general, talented and experienced lawyers use three types of billing arrangements: hourly billing, flat fee, and contingency fee. These are the three “pure” billing arrangements, although some Law Firms might negotiate a “blended” fee arrangement. Hourly billing entails your attorneys tracking their time and invoicing you for legal services based on tenths or quarters […]

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