When filing for intellectual property protection for the first time, it can be quite difficult to understand the distinctions among trademarks, copyrights, and patents. They are all, in fact, very different, operating under separate laws and offering protection for...
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS VIOLATIONS INCREASE IN 2016
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Feb 3, 2017 | Wang IP Law Blog
Piracy, counterfeiting and the infringement of intellectual property threaten the U.S. economy, American businesses, and the safety of American consumers. Businesses face unfair competitive disadvantages when counterfeit goods enter their supply chains since these...
“DISPARAGING” TRADEMARKS: SHOULD THE SLANTS BE ABLE TO REGISTER THEIR BAND NAME?
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Jan 27, 2017 | Wang IP Law Blog
For the past seven years, the dance-rock band The Slants has been in a legal battle with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) regarding the registration of its name as a federal trademark. The USPTO has argued that the defamatory and derogatory nature...
TIPS FOR STARTUPS
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Jan 14, 2017 | Wang IP Law Blog
You have a brilliant idea or vision and you are ready to open your own business. You plan, build a strong team, and figure out the logistics of your startup, and it is all very new and exciting. The following are a few steps to take to ensure that your business has a...
FDA LABELING – FOOD, COSMETICS, AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Nov 28, 2016 | Wang IP Law Blog
When companies plan to introduce new products into the U.S., they often place their focus on manufacturing and importing the goods. However, what companies need to realize is that labeling is an important component in the process as well. The U.S. Food and Drug...
PROPOSITION 65 GUIDELINE
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Nov 21, 2016 | Wang IP Law Blog
Proposition 65 is officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 ("Prop 65"). The purpose of Prop 65 is to protect the state's drinking water sources from being contaminated with chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other...
INFRINGING IMPORTS: HOW TO PROTECT YOUR IP RIGHTS AT THE BORDER
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Oct 7, 2016 | Wang IP Law Blog
For many intellectual property rights holders, concerns of infringement occurring abroad are heightened by the fact that imported goods can often slip through the cracks. Intellectual property law has long held that in the end, it is up to the rights holder to...
ESTATE PLANNING ESSENTIALS
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Aug 12, 2016 | Wang IP Law Blog
Many people avoid estate planning because the thought of one's own death is often uncomfortable or seemingly distant. Regardless of your age or health, it is important to be prepared in the event that something happens to you. This way, you can make sure that...
PRIOR ART VIA ALGORITHM: ARTIST TAKES AIM AT “PATENT TROLLS”
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Aug 10, 2016 | Wang IP Law Blog
In an effort to demonstrate the potential for abuse in the United States patent filing system, artist and engineer Alexander Reben is fighting against "patent trolls" with his project, "All Prior Art." Reben's project involves using an algorithm that pieces together...
WHAT ARE AN ATTORNEY’S OBLIGATIONS AFTER A CLIENT RELATIONSHIP ENDS?
On Behalf of Wang IP Law Group, P.C. | Aug 9, 2016 | Wang IP Law Blog
When attorney-client relationships end, it is important to understand the ethical and professional duties that attorneys owe to their former clients. Sometimes the end of a client relationship is anticipated and cordial, usually when a transaction or litigation matter...