Business owners in California like you take your line of work very seriously, and reasonably so. When every little thing from your brand name to your choice of advertisement can impact your bottom line, managing your trademarks well can be a sink or swim situation.In...
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Do you need a patent?
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Dec 20, 2017 | Patent Law
If you are an inventor or someone with big ideas, you may have looked into getting a patent, like many other inventors in California. It is important to carefully consider whether a patent is really needed. Once your product hits the market, it may be too late to get...
What are the ways trade secrets can be revealed?
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Dec 11, 2017 | Trade Secrets
If you have a Californian business that has a trade secret, then you understand the importance of keeping it a secret. Once it is revealed, you no longer have the trade secret protection. It requires a lot of work to keep a secret as big as a business idea. While it...
4 ways to avoid a lawsuit over pictures in your blog
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Dec 11, 2017 | Copyright Law
For many years, blogging has been a way for people to share their views, tell news stories and be heard by countless others. Some bloggers have found great success with their blogs. Writing in your blog may be a hobby for you, or you might have a respectable following...
Trademark enforcement rights and responsibilities
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Nov 28, 2017 | Intellectual Property Litigation
Many people, including business owners, in California may believe that once they are granted a trademark or a service mark that they never need to worry about the future validity of that trademark. In reality, however, that is not true. There are a few reasons for...
What is piracy?
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Nov 22, 2017 | Internet
Music piracy is probably something you have heard a lot about in California. However, it can be a confusing topic. You may not be completely clear on what it actually means. Could you be guilty of it? If you do not know what it is, then the chances are good that you...
Is my tweet protected by copyright?
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Nov 14, 2017 | Copyright Law
Californians have seen it happen over and over. Someone tweets something on Twitter and suddenly it goes viral and everyone has seen it. You may have even seen instances where the same tweet is attributed to two different people. This may bring up the question of...
When should you get a patent?
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Nov 10, 2017 | Patent Law
Sacramento creators and inventors like you pour plenty of time and effort into your creations. Regardless of what they are, or what you intend to use them for, you may want to consider getting a patent. But when should you do that?Entrepreneur states that many...
Emoji source of intellectual property dispute
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Nov 1, 2017 | Intellectual Property Litigation
California businesses know that their brands can be powerful tools that create market recognition and preference among their customers. In addition to company brands, the names used for products, services and technologies are also vital assets for businesses. That is...
The I love NY trademark
On Behalf of Peterson Watts Law Group, LLP | Oct 23, 2017 | Trade Secrets
Most people may not be aware that the t-shirt or coffee mug they own stating their love for New York is trademarked. The logo, which shows the word "I" followed by a red heart and the letters "NY," is a trademarked slogan and logo for New York City, according to...
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