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The Interplay Between Trademarks and Domain Names

It is a common belief that obtaining a domain name insulates the owner from trademark infringement lawsuits. This is not true. For instance, acquiring AOL.net does not shield the owner from a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by American Online, as AOL is trademarked. In essence, federal trademark law trumps any granting of a domain name… READ MORE

Securing a Craft Brewery’s Intellectual Property: An Ounce of Prevention

The craft beer business is often a tight-knit group, with friends starting businesses and hiring other friends. But as a brewery grows, the business becomes more than a small endeavor things become real. Disagreements arise, decisions need to be made, and sometimes your friends have opportunities to start their own businesses. Key employees leaving your… READ MORE

Trademark Protection for Book Titles

Shifts in technology have revolution the literary publishing industry. What was once an accomplishment of the very few, publishing and distributing a book, is now possible for anyone with the drive to complete it. This causes many people to ask about protecting the intellectual property of their literary work. Two types of protection are important:… READ MORE

Patents, Copyrights, and Trademarks: An Introduction

The world of intellectual property law primarily focuses on protecting assets. And the law provides different forms of protection depending on the asset. In general, these protections are found in copyrights, trademarks, and patents. These three types of protection apply to very specific assets, yet many people often confuse the three. To help clear up… READ MORE

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