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For companies that do business around the world, enforcing their intellectual property (IP) rights internationally is a significant concern. Infringing and counterfeit goods can not only divert sales, but they can also cause loss of brand value and goodwill—and they can eventually lead to loss of exclusive IP rights entirely. […]

The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) provides a venue for trademark owners to protect their exclusive rights when faced with infringing third-party domain names. As proceeding under the UDRP can be both quicker and more cost-effective than pursuing trademark infringement litigation in court, hiring a Florida trademark attorney […]

Joint ventures and collaborations provide opportunities to leverage organizations’ collective resources in order to make investments and pursue opportunities that might not be feasible otherwise. But, whether joint venture partners are seeking to develop new technology or collaborators are seeking to leverage the collective power of their brands, it is […]

Conducting an intellectual property (IP) audit is a critical step in the due diligence process for corporate transactions. Prospective purchasers need to know what they are (and aren’t) purchasing—and they also need to know what legal risks they may be taking if they move forward. By working with a Florida […]

Software licenses are essential contracts for all types of businesses. While they are the lifeblood of software developers, they are also essential to nearly all aspects of most other businesses’ operations. From data security to project management, numerous business functions require software—and this means that they require software licenses. But, […]

Counterfeiting is a major problem for trademark owners. Estimates put the total value of counterfeit goods sold each year somewhere in the range of $1.7 trillion and $4.5 trillion. These are staggering figures, and even when counterfeiting costs an individual business far less, it can still have a major impact […]

Digital media has had an unprecedented impact on how companies protect and monetize their intellectual property (IP). It has also had an unprecedented impact on how companies and individuals make unauthorized use of others’ intangible assets. For IP owners, understanding the unique challenges of protecting their intangible assets online is […]

Litigation is an essential tool for protecting intellectual property (IP) owners’ exclusive rights. While IP owners should take proactive steps to protect their IP and avoid the need for litigation whenever possible, they must also be prepared to enforce their exclusive rights when necessary. For both IP owners and alleged […]

Trade secrets are among many companies’ most valuable assets. But, unlike other forms of intellectual property (i.e., copyrights, patents, and trademarks), trade secrets are not eligible for registration in the United States. So, what can—and should—companies do to protect them? While trade secrets are not eligible for registration in the […]

When is it worth applying for a patent? If your company has developed (or is in the process of developing) an invention, is it worth seeking patent protection with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) or an international registrar? Answering these questions requires a clear understanding of both the […]