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At some point in time, most business owners or entrepreneurs will receive a cease and desist letter. While a valid claim is a treat to business owners, these letters are frequently abused for business purposes. In short, a cease and desist letter claims that you are...
Having a patent on an invention or idea is important when a company or individual inventor wants to protect his or her right to make money off of the invention or idea. The patent will prevent competitors from stealing the idea and making money on it themselves. It...
You do not have to be involved in a high-profile intellectual property infringement suit to feel the pressure and stress this causes your business operations. Once you receive a cease and desist letter, you experience the jab of a business competitor. You may come to...
Comic-Con International -- which holds comic and gaming conventions throughout the world -- has prevailed in a recent trademark dispute with a rival convention operating in Utah. In its trademark infringement lawsuit, Comic-Con International claimed that it held...
Inventing a new trademark isn't easy. You'll want to consider a lot of different factors before you settle on one -- not the least of these factors being the originality and uniqueness of the mark. You'll also want to consider how well the mark describes your business...
The first step in any patent process is the creation of an idea or invention that you need to patent. The second step is performing a search to see if a patent already exists for your idea or invention. Obviously, if someone has already patented the idea, you can't...
Many businesses thrive because of the trade secrets they own. These trade secrets, if stolen by an unscrupulous employee, could be used to compete unfairly with the business -- and affect its bottom line. A such, business owners should create a policy to protect their...
Applying for a patent in the United States involves completing a lengthy set of steps. Once you choose a specific patent type and submit the proper forms, your application may still require additional scrutiny. One of the final steps in the patent process is for the...
"Classixx" is a Los Angeles house band that has enjoyed a considerable amount of global success. The band has recently gotten involved in a legal dispute after clothing H&M began selling sweaters with its band name proudly featured on them. Classixx said that it...
The internet is massive and the range of products available for purchase through online retailers is endless. California customers can go online and search for virtually any product to find the best price available -- often turning to foreign suppliers for the best...