Do you have art, a logo, or trade name that you created? Are you wondering if you have legal protection preventing others from taking and using it without your consent?
Intellectual property includes trademarks and copyrights. Trademarks are generally logos or words and phrases. Copyrights protect art. The best way to protect these forms of intellectual property is to register them, but there may be some protection if someone is infringing even without registration.
There are varying degrees of protection for unregistered and registered trademarks and copyrighted works. A court considers many factors when evaluating whether an unregistered work trumps a registered work or another unregistered work.
If you have intellectual property you would like to register, are looking for legal advice, need assistance enforcing your intellectual property rights, or are seeking defense against accusations of your infringement, contact us today and we can help you achieve your goal.
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