Intellectual Property Law
On December 20, 2018, the Farm Bill Amendment was passed, legalizing the regulated production of hemp. The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) was also amended to exclude hemp from the definition of marijuana and the list of Schedule 1,…
BUSINESS, MARKETING, Trademarks
Written By: Cara O’Hanlon Edited By: Zara Watson, Esq. Advertising campaigns are crucial to spread awareness about your business and attract potential customers. However, marketing your products and services can also come with the risk of trademark liability. Companies are…
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW, Trademarks
Written By: Cara O’Hanlon Edited By: Zara Watson, Esq. In June 2020, the band Lady Antebellum announced that they would from now on be known as “Lady A”. The band then sued Anita White, an artist who has used the…
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW, Trademarks
Written By: Cara O’Hanlon Edited By: Zara Watson, Esq. The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that online travel agency, Booking.com, can trademark its name. The United States Patent and Trademark Office initially denied Booking.com’s request to register its name as…
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW, Trademarks
Written by: Cara O’Hanlon Edited: Zara Watson, Esq. Trademark searching is a critical first step in the trademark registration process, as it allows companies to avoid using marks that infringe on third-party trademark rights. A trademark clearance search assesses whether…
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW, Trademarks
Although there are many benefits to trademark registration, the three key benefits include. National Protection – Trademark registration provides you with the exclusive right to use your trademark across all 50 states on goods and services that are associated with…