Intellectual Property

You hire a freelance designer to create your company logo. Three months later, you discover that they have used a similar design for one of your competitors. You're frustrated, but legally, you might have no recourse.  You see, unlike traditional employment, where you...

Social media has become a part of our everyday lives. While these platforms can serve a purpose in our personal lives, they can also be a powerful tool in reaching consumers and building brand recognition. The intersection of social media and intellectual property can...

Trademarks protect your brand’s identity, but enforcing them requires a careful approach. Being too aggressive can damage your reputation, while being too lenient can weaken your brand. Striking the right balance ensures you protect your rights without alienating...

The digital age has transformed how people create, share, and access intellectual property (IP). While this environment offers opportunities for innovation and global reach, it also brings challenges in managing and protecting IP. Understanding these shifts is...

Thanks to the work of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, an individual’s or organization’s intellectual property receives protection from unauthorized use or theft. This occurs when an inventor secures exclusive rights to their discoveries by receiving a...

Intellectual property includes inventions, trade secrets, works of art, trademarks and service marks. The laws that protect intellectual property are similar to the laws that protect tangible property. What is a patent? A patent is a grant from the government that...

There are many situations where New York companies and residents may have a need for an intellectual property attorney. Inventors and composers are not the only people who can benefit from IP legal help, and especially businesses that have an operational trademark...

You’re chomping at the bit to get your business off the ground. New York and Florida are hotbeds of entrepreneurs ready to go public with their ideas. However, did you know that incorporating your business doesn’t protect your valuable intellectual property? What’s...

Many components go into running a successful business. Not only do you have an in-demand product or service, but you also have an established company logo and slogan. While you may have taken steps to trademark this intellectual property, you should not forget about...

If you have a good or service, you want a way for new customers and existing ones to easily identify your business. After all, while other companies perform the same function, yours does it better. While you can certainly distinguish your organization with a unique...