Wang IP Law Blog

The debate surrounding the Washington "Redskins" name and logo has been ongoing for over two decades. On July 8, 2015, U.S. District Judge Gerald Bruce Lee upheld the earlier ruling of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and ordered the cancellation of the...

On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court declared same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states. The Supreme Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage has redefined marriage equality, giving same-sex couples access to spousal benefits in areas such as tax,...

Today we introduce you to the cousin of the infamous patent troll, the copyright troll. Similar to the patent troll, copyright trolls are people or organizations that contract with multiple copyright holders in order to obtain the right to litigate on their behalf....

When thinking of the copyright symbol ©, many people might associate the symbol as the obligatory stamp added on to the end of every book title or album cover, but what exactly does it mean? More importantly, how can this symbol be used to protect the work of artists,...

As an heir or recipient listed in a loved ones' will, the process of being granted the assets directed to you is not always smooth - especially if your name is "whited out" by someone other than the owner of the will, such as a their spouse or your stepparent. The...

If you are a foreign corporation doing business in the U.S., you may need to file Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 5472 or face a $10,000 penalty. The IRS automatically fines $10,000 every time it does not receive a foreign corporation's Form 5472 on time. 26...

There is no legal constraint limiting the topics in a shareholder's agreement. There are many important issues that should be addressed such as voting agreements and share transfer regulations.   Although there is no legal constraint limiting the topics in a...

A limited liability company (LLC) operating agreement is similar to corporate bylaws in that both types of documents define the terms of how your business will function. The operating agreement sets forth the internal rules for governing a limited liability company,...

How well do you understand intellectual property law? While many people may have a general idea of what patent, copyright and trademark rights protect, it is important to consider when and how they are actually used. Click on the statements below to find out the truth...

As your business continues to grow, it is important to evaluate whether or not your brand extends beyond the country in which you are located. Often times, trademark protection in the United States alone is not enough for companies that currently or are planning do...