by jill starbuck | Mar 20, 2019 | Frontpage Article, Newsletter
Trademarks have a specific purpose. They help people identify with a particular product, service, company, or organization. Five types of trademarks exist. Generic marks: Trademarks to which one attempts to assign secondary meaning, though such attempts will always...
by jill starbuck | Mar 20, 2019 | Frontpage Article, Newsletter
Each year at our firm turns out to be better than the year before, and 2018 was no exception! We enjoyed a remarkable year filled with new projects, new adventures, new and repeat clients, and a host of other events that kept our team busy. Our projects...
by jill starbuck | Sep 30, 2018 | Frontpage Article, Newsletter
Celebrities typically become well-known for their skills. For instance, many actors such as Julia Roberts, Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Meryl Streep are famous for their abilities to play diversified roles. Singers such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Justin...
by jill starbuck | Sep 30, 2018 | Frontpage Article, Newsletter
Founded in 1965, the Licensing Executives Society (LES) is an organization that supports, represents, and connects nearly 3,000 IP, business, and technology licensing professionals. LES provides members with best practices, education, mentoring, networking, and...
by jill starbuck | Jun 29, 2018 | Frontpage Article, Newsletter
Trademarking a scent is an uncommon event. This is because scents usually serve as a particular function, such as perfumes or air fresheners, where their purpose is to make something smell a certain way. Therefore, scents are typically patented rather than...
by jill starbuck | Jun 29, 2018 | Frontpage Article, Newsletter
Cybercrime poses a huge threat, costing the world an estimated $600 billion in 2017, up from $450+ billion in 2016. Among cybercrime is the threat of identity theft. In 2017, 16.7 million U.S. citizens were victims of identity theft at a $16.8 billion cost, up from...
