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  • The Effects of Counterfeiting on a Brand and its Consumers
    November 7, 2022 at 5:00 PM

    Counterfeiting is a multi-billion dollar industry costing brands millions of dollars each year, but what are the other costs? Brands and consumers lose more than just money. There are far-reaching effects that reverberate well into the future, and brands must take note and include mitigation strategies as part of their intellectual property approach.

  • What is a Trademark
    (and How Do I Get One)?
    November 8, 2022 at 5:00 PM

    Registering your trademarks is an often overlooked, but incredibly important part of any business, especially in the branding world we live in. We explain what qualifies as a trademark, the choices you'll need to make before applying, when you can (and should) apply, and how to properly maintain a registration once you've been approved.

  • The Right of Publicity – Protect Your Name and Likeness
    November 10, 2022 at 5:00 PM

    Along with trademarks and copyrights comes a lesser known intellectual property right - the right of publicity. This protects an individual's name, likeness, image, and persona. We cover who has the right of publicity, what the limitations are, the benefit to the owner of enforcing those rights, as well as the benefit to litigating against violators.

  • AM Sullivan Law Announces New Firm Sullivan & Carter, LLP
    October 3, 2022 at 10:00 PM

    AM Sullivan Law, LLC Partner joins Senior Attorney to found Sullivan & Carter, LLP. SCIP is a full-service boutique IP firm focused on soft IP services including brand development, enforcement, and anti-counterfeiting efforts.

  • IP Litigation: Understanding Your Rights And Remedies In Intellectual Property Disputes
    March 3, 2024 at 12:00 AM

    A brand or company’s intellectual property (IP) may be among its most valuable assets. In a globally competitive market, a logo, proprietary recipe, trade secret

  • The Benefits Of A Copyright Lawyer
    March 10, 2024 at 12:00 AM

    Copyright law is designed to safeguard an author’s exclusive rights to their original creative works by protecting against unauthorized use. However, copyright protection is complex

  • The Copyright Claims Board: A New Way To Help Copyright Owners Protect Their Rights
    March 17, 2024 at 12:00 AM

    When a copyright holder believes that another person or business is making unauthorized use of their original work protected by federal laws,

  • Trademark Intent To Use Vs. Use In Commerce
    March 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM

    Applicants will see several terms on their applications, such as use in commerce or trademark intent to use, but what do they mean?

  • Can You Trademark A Sound?
    March 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM

    Trademarks safeguard brands and distinguish goods and services in the marketplace.

  • Counterfeiting And Piracy: Legal Remedies And Strategies For Combating Counterfeit Goods And Piracy
    March 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM

    The intellectual property (IP) an individual or business comes up with is unique and worth protecting. Safeguarding IP allows for an environment that fosters greater innovation because of the many advantages and enrichments that individuals and businesses can reap from their creativity.

  • Fair Use And Intellectual Property: Delineating The Boundaries Of Fair Use In Copyright Law And Its Impact On Litigation
    March 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM

    Photographers, writers, artists, authors, universities, sports teams, and others, all have intellectual property to protect. From trademarks to patents to trade secrets to copyrighted materials,

  • Maximizing Damages: How Attorneys Help Recover Losses In IP Litigation
    March 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM

    When a person or company reproduces, uses, or exploits someone else's guarded creations without legal permission, this activity may be considered intellectual property (IP) infringement. In cases of such infringement, the rightful IP holder may be able to seek monetary damages to cover the costs of their losses.

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