Trademark & copyright: articles and guides
Trademark searches, registration, renewals, trade dress, certification marks and copyright.
Trademark Law Meets Generative AI: Getty v. Stability AI
Generative artificial intelligence has rapidly transformed the way visual content is created, distributed, and consumed. Image-generation systems trained on…
Trademark, Copyright and Patent
Intellectual property rights are hugely important for businesses, especially those operating in e-commerce. A company's ability to continue its sales legally…
What Is A Trademark?
A trademark is a distinctive word, phrase, logo, symbol, or design (or a combination of these) used in connection with the marketing and sale of products or…
How to Choose a Strong Trademark
Hundreds of brand applications are sent to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and finding that strong brand is becoming increasingly tricky. Many…
Differences Between Principal and Supplemental Registration
In this article, we'll be detailing the differences between two very distinct routes in the trademark field: Principal Registration and Supplemental…
Trademark Filing Basics: Why It Matters for Your Brand
Securing a trademark is a crucial step for any business or individual looking to protect their brand, product, or service identity in the market. The United…
A Must-Do Before Branding: USPTO Trademark Research
Imagine you've just launched a brand with a fantastic name, only to find out another company already holds the rights to it. That's why, before registering a…
Trade Dress Protection: A Guide for Businesses
Trade dress is a term that might sound complex at first, but it's an essential aspect of intellectual property law that businesses should be aware of. As…
Group Registration of Unscripted Works for Copyright Protection
Group Registration of Unpublished Works (GRUW) is a convenient method offered by the Copyright Office to register multiple unpublished works simultaneously.…
Surrendering a Trademark Registration
Surrendering a trademark registration is not a decision to be taken lightly. Therefore, as Merit Law, we will be talking about the important key points you…
Copyright Infringement and Substantial Similarity
In the vast expanse of the digital age, originality knows no bounds. With every click, a new producer emerges. In an era where digital platforms empower…
Common Law Trademark Rights: A Guide for Business Owners
Common law trademark rights are a critical aspect of trademark law in the United States. As Merit Law, we will talk about the important points you need to…
Understanding Certification Marks
Trademarks are pivotal in identifying and differentiating products or services. They set the product or service apart from competitors and link it to its…
Trademark Renewals and Declarations
Like the maintenance of all items of serious value, maintaining ownership of trademarks calls for meticulous care and frequent updates. Let's break down the…
Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Original Works
Creating a work of art gives you a special set of rights, regardless of whether it's a book, song, piece of software, artwork, or even a T-shirt design.…
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