Celebrities Sue Over Unauthorized Use of Identity
A right of publicity is the right to control the commercial value of your name, likeness, voice, signature, or other personal identifying traits that are unique to you. The right of publicity…
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Protect Your Product Design Using Both Patents and Trademarks
Business owners with existing product designs or contemplating new product ventures should consider shielding their investments with dual intellectual property protection. Product design has a tremendous influence upon consumer product choice. A…
Intellectual Property: Protecting Creative Expression: Computer-Program Copyright
San Diego’s economy is outpacing the nation’s economy as a whole, and continued growth is predicted. A recent economic report by the city of San Diego cites a diversity of industries as…
A Perfect Domain Name Is Within a Business’s Reach
Oh, The Domain Pain Of It All. You have the next great product or service. You have a great trademark or tradename. You have the drive, the ambition, and the financial backing…
Never Underestimate Power of a Writ of Attachment
In both good economic times and bad, financial institutions are forced to deal with customers who borrow money and fail to pay it back. Though a common problem, it is surprising how…
Is Your Employment Arbitration Agreement Enforceable?
For several years, employers have raised concern over the cost and management disruption caused by employment-related claims and litigation. As a result, many companies have implemented alternative dispute resolution programs, many of…