As your business expands, it is important to secure intellectual property rights and protection for your patents in all the countries you operate in. Patents International treaties for foreign filings allow inventors to file patent applications in their home country...
Intellectual Property Litigation
Estate Planning For Intellectual Property
by Wang IP Law Group P.C | Oct 29, 2021 | Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation
Did you know that intellectual property rights do not end with the death of the creator? Similar to other assets, intellectual property can be passed on by a will, trust, or even intestacy. Since intellectual property is an intangible asset, many people do not realize...
Will We Run Out of Trademarks?
by Wang IP Law Group P.C | Oct 21, 2021 | Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation
Trademarks are one of the most important resources that a company can have. Trademarks and intellectual property as a whole serve as an indicator of the source of a manufactured good, give customers a first impression of the product, and show the business’s commitment...
Stopping Counterfeiters in Their Tracks
by Wang IP Law Group P.C | Sep 24, 2021 | Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation
When you find that a foreign company is making counterfeits of your product, it is hard to know where to start. Protecting your merchandise is a genuine concern, now more than ever. Around the world, roughly $500 billion dollars are lost to counterfeiting every year,...
What causes an IP dispute?
by Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Jun 29, 2021 | Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation
Intellectual property rights are protected primarily through patents, trademarks and copyrights. But why should your IP be protected? Is your IP really at risk? If so, is this risk really worth the time and effort it takes to get these protections in place? The truth...
How do I prepare for copyright registration and litigation?
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Mar 9, 2021 | Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation
Inventors who create qualifying works after January 1, 1978 receive copyright at the moment the work becomes tangible. However, registration or publication with the Copyright Office is also wise for a number of reasons. The following will delve into the importance of...
Photographer sues NFL star Deshaun Watson
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Sep 22, 2020 | Intellectual Property Litigation
NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson has been making national news headlines lately, and not just for his plays on the field. Watson is being sued by a photographer who alleges that the football player had no permission to use the photographs he took. This photographer is...
How long do your intellectual property rights remain in effect?
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | May 28, 2020 | Intellectual Property Litigation
There are several intellectual property tools that entrepreneurs can utilize to protect their creative or business assets. Protections granted by intellectual property remains in effect for various amounts of time after being awarded them.Patents, which are used...
Trademark infringement can tarnish your brand
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Apr 21, 2020 | Intellectual Property Litigation
The damage caused by trademark infringement does not always completely encompass a hit in direct sales. In fact, every sale that someone makes while using a trademarked image or logo is a sale that you may be losing if that customer believed they were actually buying...
Cannabis-infused business used Girl Scout cookie names in email
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Mar 18, 2020 | Intellectual Property Litigation
Many in California and across the United States eagerly stock up on their favorite Girl Scout cookies each Spring. A cannabis-edibles company based in California was noticed for utilizing the names of the popular treats to their advantage. The edibles company compared...