What is...Fair Use in Trademark?
What is Fair Use in Trademark? Chanel v WGACA
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INSIGHTS FROM AN EXPERT IP ATTORNEY
Educating You to Identify, Protect & Monetize Your Competitive Advantage
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Nov 132 min read
What is...the reach of the Lanham Act?
Today's post is about the first of five US trademark cases that I will be discussing as part of a Case Law wrap-up for 2024. Stay tuned...
K P
Aug 211 min read
Do you need to register for copyright?
federal copyright registration provides enhanced protection
K P
Aug 142 min read
Can you file a trademark application on your own?
Yes and No. Or, as we lawyers are fond of saying...it depends. Let me explain. Trademark applications are deceptively simple. You might...
K P
Aug 71 min read
What is...the NICE classification?
The Nice Classification (NCL), established by the Nice Agreement (1957), is an international classification of goods and services applied...
K P
May 291 min read
What is...a reason to engage outside IP counsel?
KPIP Law acts as Outside IP Counsel to small and medium companies in the US and around the world.
K P
May 221 min read
What is...a great US IP Associate?
KPIP Law acts as a US IP Associate handling patent, trademark and copyright with a single point of contact.
K P
May 81 min read
What is...a benefit of having a Fractional IP Counsel?
Fractional IP counsel provides expert IP legal services at a flat monthly fee.
K P
Apr 101 min read
What is...something you can do to set your company up for worldwide success? IP Management
Identify, Protect & Monetize your IP. That is our tagline and we take it very seriously. KPIP Law will help you navigate international IP...
K P
Apr 31 min read
What is...important to consider when you launch a new product or service? IP Strategy.
Having a skilled and dedicated IP attorney adds significant value to your business. Here are some things to consider before launching a...
K P
Mar 271 min read
What is...new?
KPIP Law's website! I am beyond excited to announce that I had the pleasure of working with two amazing women on my rebrand for KPIP Law....
K P
Mar 61 min read
What is...a form of IP that derives its value from not being known by competitors? Trade Secret!
Trade Secret! A trade secret is any information that confers economic benefit to the holder of the secret because the information is not...
K P
Feb 281 min read
What is...a form of IP that acts as a source identifier for good or services? A trademark or service mark.
A Trademark or Service Mark.⠀ A trademark is for goods (e.g., a product) and a service mark is for...you guessed it - services (e.g.,...
K P
Feb 211 min read
What is...a form of IP that is referred to as a bundle of rights? Copyright!
Copyright!⠀ A copyright protects an original creative expression that has been fixed in a tangible medium (think a photograph, a...
K P
Feb 141 min read
What is...a form of IP that protects an ornamental design of a functional item? Design Patent.
A Design Patent.⠀ Much like a utility patent, a design patent is a negative right that does not allow you to do anything. Rather, it...
K P
Feb 71 min read
What is...a form of IP that protects what something is or what it does? Utility patent.
A Utility Patent.⠀ A patent is a negative right. In other words, it does not allow you to do anything, but rather it allows you to stop...
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