Intellectual Property Litigation

One of the most common responses to a violation of intellectual property rights is to send a cease and desist letter. According to QuickBooks, this type of letter informs a person that he or she is violating your intellectual property rights by using your...

Trade secrets are often essential for the success of your business, which is why so many small business owners in California are concerned with protecting them. In order to safeguard important information, you'll need to know what steps to take, from how trade secrets...

At , we understand that the name of your business becomes its brand and defines the company. The U.S. Small Business Administration notes that in the United States, you have the option to register your company's trademark by...

If you are a writer, then you probably know that the key to writing good fiction is to keep it true to life. There are many aspects of daily life that you will find in books, such as characters using cell phones or drinking fancy coffees. For many writers, an...

Your company's copyright has been infringed, and you believe that when you go to court, the judge or jury will rule in your favor. However, you are not sure what you will get by pursuing legal action. Can the damage done to your company be repaired? According to the...

California residents may not consider how the design of a product is connected to the patent. An ongoing lawsuit between technology companies demonstrates why it is important to understand which aspects a product are covered by a patent.Samsung and Apple are involved...

Your company has no doubt expended a good deal of time, energy and resources in developing your trademark. The value of that mark comes from its exclusivity. So what happens when a competitor in your space introduces something similar that, while distinct enough to...

When you are the creator of a creative work, you have protection under the law so nobody else can take your work and claim it is theirs. This protection is offered at the federal level, so if you have a case of copyright infringement in California, it is handled by a...

The Cold War may be over, but espionage never goes out of style. In fact, it may be one of the oldest activities on Earth. Since man began inventing and acquiring objects, even the simplest of tools and adornments, it is a sure bet that someone else has wanted to...