What do the Krusty Krab, the General Lee, and the Daily Planet all have in common? They all have been granted trademark protection, despite not being referenced in the titles of their respective fictional universes. Recently, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Viacom International in a trademark dispute over the rights […]
The clothing manufacturing company Atelier Chiang Mai is an innovative workshop that allows anyone the opportunity to produce any type of garment you can imagine. Recently in my travels to Chiang Mai, Thailand I got the opportunity to meet with and interview the Co-Founder and manager of Atelier Damien Para. Damien is a French business manager. […]
In the modern product marketplace, a dynamic and comprehensive online presence is crucial to the continued success of most brands. Consumers have moved away from the traditional notion that goods must be purchased at brick and mortar retail stores. As a result, the rate at which goods are bought and sold online continues to skyrocket. […]
Clients often contact us with questions concerning copyright issues. One common copyright question clients come to us with concerns the images can they use without violating copyright law. Can they use any image they find online with impunity? In short, no. Therefore, in order to avoid copyright issues you should only use images that you […]
LoTempio Law has decades of experience partnering with start-up entrepreneurs, who are eager to introduce their new ideas or concepts. Patent Law has allowed our firm to work with many innovative entrepreneurs in all kinds of industries who want to create something new in their respective space. Whether it is the initial stages of developing […]
You’ve probably heard of patents. But what kind of rights do they really give a person and what happens when those rights are violated? There are many kinds of patents, but we’ll specifically be taking about utility patents and the rights that flow from them. Utility patents Utility patents generally protect an invention or some […]
What is the name of your business? Where are you located? What are you trying to accomplish with your venture? It’s The AMERICANSHIP® Entrepreneurial Social Network at www.americanshipusa.com. I’m, George M. Rease a native Buffalonian and my goal is to provide meeting place on the internet where inventors, innovators, artists, and creative types can interact […]
Start ups have a lot of things to consider when they’re trying to get their business off the ground. Acquiring financing and funding are undoubtedly important. But sometimes, getting adequate intellectual property protection can also be just as crucial. But what forms of intellectual property are available? Generally there are four categories of intellectual property […]
A few months ago, we sat down with our clients Mary Ouimette-Kinney and Larry Kinney of the University Heights Arts Association to learn more about their programs and their experience as an arts organization trying to expand their reach within the community, while also protecting their intellectual property interests. The University Heights Arts Association (UHAA) […]
It used to be a hassle getting around town without a car. Even if you had a car, parking could still be a pain. But that’s no longer the case today. In today’s age of cell phones and apps, fast and cheap transportation is only a tap away. With the advent of ride sharing apps, […]