This blog is the third in a series that Finkel Law Group is publishing to provide our readers with a broad overview of trademark law in the United States. In the United States, a trademark may be registered under federal law or state law, and registering your company’s marks with the U.S. Trademark Office brings […]
The Nature of Registrable Trademarks – Part 2
This blog is the second in a series of articles Finkel Law Group is publishing to provide our readers with a broad overview of trademark law in the United States. It covers the nature of registrable trademarks under the Lanham Act and explains how to evaluate whether your desired mark is available for registration. Types […]
Securing and Protecting Your Company’s Trademarks – Part 1
This article is the first in a series of articles to provide our readers with a broad overview of trademark law in the United States. We’re here to help you with protecting your company’s trademarks. The topics the article series will cover include (1) the legal framework for trademark law in the United States, (2) the […]
Developing and Implementing a Comprehensive IP Strategy for Your Technology Startup
Now that you have decided to launch your technology startup it cannot be overstated as to how important it is to develop and implement a comprehensive intellectual property (“IP”) strategy to ensure your company successfully secures, retains and commercializes its IP rights. Such a strategy should cover IP creation, acquisition, and protection, and also try […]
Recognizing and Protecting Your Family Business’ Most Basic Intellectual Property Rights
Just about every business, including your family business, likely owns some form of intellectual property (“IP”). IP can include trademarks, patents, copyrights or trade secrets. IP rights allow your business to protect economically valuable intangible assets. Once secured, IP rights allow your company to develop powerful competitive advantages in the marketplace where your goods and […]