Sanrio, the owners of Hello Kitty, and Disney teamed up to sue an individual who was selling cake frosting sheets featuring unauthorized characters. Intellectual property attorneys disagree on whether this type of lawsuit is legitimate – what do you think?
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A Quick Guide to Trademark Infringement Insurance
September 29, 2015
We live in a litigious world. And even if you do everything right, your business runs the risk that someone may come along and claim that you committed trademark infringement. As with most other types of risks, our friends in the insurance industry are here to help. But when does trademark infringement insurance actually come into play?
Does Your Website Have to Be ADA Compliant?
September 8, 2015
The news continues to heat up around ADA compliance for websites. Does your website have to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act? And if so, what do you have to do?
Product Trademark Tip: Don’t Use an Ingredient in the Brand Name
September 1, 2015
If you want to establish a strong, protectable brand for your product, here’s an easy-to follow trademark tip: don’t use the word for an ingredient in the brand name. A recent case in the Federal Circuit, In re Trivita, Inc., illustrates this point.
