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The term "trademark" is typically used to refer to any type of mark, name, design, logo, or slogan that can adequately identify a product or service and that can be registered with the USPTO. The two primary types of marks that can be registered with the USPTO are:  

Trademarks - used by their owners to identify goods, that is, physical commodities, which may be natural, manufactured, or produced, and which are sold or otherwise transported or distributed via interstate or international commerce.

Service marks - used by their owners to identify services, that is, intangible activities, which are performed by one person for the benefit of a person or persons other than himself, either for pay or otherwise and offered in interstate or international commerce.

The Internet can be a powerful tool, but harnessing the Internet can be challenging. Intellectual property posted on the Internet is subject to theft and misuse. A solid legal team can help protect and leverage intellectual property over a wide range of Internet platforms.

A copyright is the legal name for the legal protection afforded to original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software and architecture. Copyright law does not protect facts, ideas, systems, or methods of operation, although it may protect the way these things are expressed.

Many businesses have developed valuable ideas, techniques, and processes that give them a competitive advantage in producing their products and/or services.  If this specialized knowledge is not widely known, it can be considered a “trade secret.”  The real value in a trade secret comes from the fact that the competitors of the trade secret’s owner don’t know the trade secret.  Trade secret protection may be available to any specialized knowledge that is “used in one’s business, and which gives him an opportunity to obtain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use it.” 

Social media and digital rights are an important and rapidly growing area of the law. It can be challenging to understand the rapidly changing environment and remain compliant. We can guide the way. We’ve also helped influencers, bloggers, and artists protect their intellectual property in the wild, wild, west of the Internet.

Technology licensing can be an important part of business strategy and growth. A business can license its technology and receive a royalty or license technology from another business in order to gain access to technology that can be used to enhance business operations.