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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Whether your business is just starting out or has been established for a number of years, you will often find yourself in need of legal assistance. It is good practice to obtain sound legal advice before performing certain actions in order to protect yourself from...

If you have a great idea for a new product or business, but need startup funding in order to grow your company, obtain intellectual property rights, or get your product on the market, a common way to raise money is through investments. The first step in attracting...