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Like it has done for many other things, the internet has cheapened the perceived value of photographs. They are incredibly plentiful; search for any keyword that you want through the engine of your choice and you’ll likely find hundreds, if not thousands, of relevant...
Intellectual Property
How to ensure that a non-compete agreement holds up in New York
Your company probably has intellectual property or trade secrets that help make it profitable or competitive. There are likely other businesses in New York that would love to know your recipe for chicken soup or your process for curing high-gloss paint on classic...
How do courts determine patent infringement?
Patent infringement is a serious matter. Entrepreneurs and designers put in hard work with the hope that their device or method will lead to a significant sale or regularly sustainable profits. If you have a patented device, you own the rights to that device. No one...
Don’t let others take advantage of your original ideas
Intellectual properties are incredible valuable assets for any company or individual and should be protected from those looking to take the ideas and concepts for their own gain. If your business is facing a situation of intellectual property dispute, having the...
What is trade dress and how does federal law protect it?
Many New York companies have trademarks that help define the company's identity to consumers and the public. In addition to trademarks, many companies also have a unique trade dress that also helps to define the company. One may wonder: What is trade dress and how is...
How long does one have to sue for copyright infringement?
Copyrights are useful to those in New York who have created a tangible work that is of value to them when they want to protect the work from being duplicated by another. Books, pieces of art, movies and television shows are all examples of works that might be...
Target being sued for trademark infringement by Burberry
Intellectual property is important for many businesses. When there are suspected trademark infringements, it can hurt a company's brand. New York City is home to many creative people who generate new ideas, products and services. It is important that a company's...
Grenade Beverage infringes Grumpy Cat trademark, loses
What started as a business-to-business contract in 2013, ended as an intellectual property infringement case filed in 2015 and settled finally in 2018. The owner of Grumpy Cat brand joined forces with a coffee maker called Grenade Beverage for a limited product...
Three legal reasons to register a copyright
When someone creates an original work, they more than likely do not wish to see another party profit from it. While this expectation alone is a logical reason to register a copyright, protecting one's work can come with additional legal benefits. Along with peace of...
LeBron accuses ‘Bama of copyright, trademark infringement
When it comes to intellectual property in the public eye, brands - and rightfully so - can be very protective. Some brands, such as one represented by a certain round-eared rodent mascot, are infamous for how aggressively they police and protect their images,...
