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SPECIMENS OF USE

One of the bigger issues that our clients grapple with is understanding Specimens of Use which must be provided to the Trademark Office for both Actual Use and Intent to Use Applications. As defined: A service mark specimen must show the mark as actually used in the...

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SOME COPYRIGHT & MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL MYTHS FOR GOOD MEASURE

Myth #1: “I don't need to register my work with the Copyright Office; all I need to do mail it by myself.” Reality: No, mailing your work to yourself has no legal effect at all. The copyright law in the US is very clear that in order to sue someone in court for...

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USPTO FEE CHANGES AS OF JANUARY 18, 2025.

Dear Clients, we wanted to inform you of the following: On January 18, 2025 the USPTO adjusted several trademark fees and discontinued certain application filing options. A few of the more notable new and increased fees are directed to new applications and...

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California’s Freelance Worker Protection Act

What You Need to Know California has taken a significant step to protect freelance workers with the passage of Senate Bill No. 988, also known as the Freelance Worker Protection Act. set to take effect on January 1, 2025, this new legislation establishes minimum...

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