By Doni Robinson [email protected] 1. A trademark is the same as a copyright THE TRUTH – Trademarks and copyrights are totally different in law and in practice. A copyright would be appropriate for a piece of artwork, while a trademark protects your brand as an...
How to Prove That Your Trademark is Distinctive
By Doni Robinson [email protected] Any trademark lawyer will tell you that no company should develop a brand without first ensuring their name is entitled to trademark protection. It is ideal to have this discussion at the outset so clients can avoid the painstaking...
Getting to know… Vivek Jayaram
Photography by Anjali Pinto, www.anjalipinto.com Journalist Dan Hyman sat down with firm founder Vivek Jayaram recently to talk about creativity and innovation. 1. What initially led to you centering your firm’s practice on creative people and their ventures and those...
Three Characteristics I’ve Seen in Successful Entrepreneurs
By Vivek Jayaram [email protected] Photography by Anjali Pinto, www.anjalipinto.com I’ve represented a lot of entrepreneurs and founders over time. But a few things are strikingly similar among the really successful ones. Here are three that come to mind: Think...
A NY Court Reaffirmed the Importance and Value of Public Art – What that Means for Our Clients
By Brett A. Manchel [email protected] If you’re a painter, filmmaker, photographer, or musician, copyright is essential to making your art your business. Copyright law protects your work and ensures you and your family can make a sustainable living. Valuing art for...
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