Christmas: An Intellectual Property Nightmare
Holiday joy can quickly become a season of headache and contention for brands and companies when it comes to intellectual property. Many of the iconic symbols, songs, and caricatures that dominate the season are so widely used and recognizable that they are extremely difficult to claim ownership of definitively. Think of the numerous versions of […]
Copyrights & Trademarks 101: What is Protected and Where?
The terms “copyright” and “trademark” are thrown around a lot when people talk about intellectual property protections, but many people either get them confused or don’t have a full understanding of what their protections entail. Both are distinct forms of intellectual property protection, and protect very specific, and different, things. In this copyrights & trademarks […]
Biggest Intellectual Property Issues Facing Small Businesses Today
Small and medium-sized businesses make up the majority of companies in America today. Their work is critical to the economy, but they often lack the means—including the time, resources, and knowledge—to protect it. If you’re a small business leader, it’s critical not to overlook your business’s intellectual property (IP). Your business needs to protect its […]
Intellectual Property (IP) Audits
One of the functions that an attorney can provide, and that The Griess Law Firm, LLC offers to clients, is the IP Audit. Many of the fundamental assets held and used by businesses are intellectual property assets. However, many times, businesses have not taken the actions they are able to take to fully protect or […]