Companies in California are coming up with new, innovative products and services on a daily basis. While they often search for protection with patent, trademarks or copyrights, some do not realize that the creations of the mind are also protected as intellectual...
Intellectual Property Litigation
What should you do if you are accused of copyright infringement?
If a company suspects that you or your California business is guilty of copyright infringement, the entity or one of its representatives will send you a letter or email or otherwise notify you via telephone that you are in violation of its copyright. The claim may...
What is trademark infringement?
If you have recently created a trademark for your business, product or service, you want to ensure it does not fall into the hands of any other entity. Your trademark represents your product, brand and/or name. When someone else uses it, it may mislead consumers,...
How can copyright registration offer more protection?
When it comes to intellectual property in California, sometimes it can be tough to protect it. You may not know right away that someone is using your work. Furthermore, once you discover an issue, it can be hard to remedy the situation. If you register your copyright,...
Wang IP Law Group scores big win for small organization
Copyright protections allow the owner the ability to hold a party that violates the copyright accountable for the violation. But when does the use of a copyrighted material rise to the level of a violation? That was the question discussed in a recent a case. The case...
Wang IP Law Group Scores Big Copyright Win
Copyright protections allow their owners to hold violators of the copyright accountable. But when does the use of a copyrighted material rise to the level of a violation? This was the question discussed in a recent a case. The case is a typical David vs. Goliath...
How can I protect my trade secrets?
Trade secrets are as diverse as the businesses they belong to. Lists of customers, recipes, methods of operation, formulas, and pricing can all have a real impact on the success of your enterprise and can result in loss of profits if this information falls into the...
How long do my intellectual rights last?
When it comes to intellectual property, you have to look to the federal government for protection, not the state of California. While the state provides some intellectual property protections, the federal government mandates very specific protections and limits on...
Broad spectrum of strategies tends to deliver optimal IP value
Many would agree that success in business starts with a unique idea. You don't have to be the first to have the idea. It is more important to be the first person to formally register the idea. This is where working with an intellectual property attorney comes into...
Can a stolen trade secret be saved?
As a strong competitor in your industry in California, you have worked relentlessly to develop trade secrets that have given you an edge on your competition. As such, you have carefully trained your employees who have access to this confidential information to protect...
