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Amazon Fights Knockoff Products

Amazon Fights Knockoff Products

Everyone loves a good dupe. Why pay $45 for that foundation when you can head to the drugstore and get something similar for $10? But what happens when the knockoffs become dangerous?  Recently, Amazon - the online superstore - launched its Counterfeit Crimes...

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Defamation of Character.

Defamation of Character.

What is defamation? It is the act of harming or injuring the reputation of another person, by sharing a false statement to a third party. There are two forms of defamation: libel and slander. Libel is when that statement is reduced to writing, which includes pictures, words and videos on the Internet. Slander is the spoken word

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Safeguarding American Innovation Act

Safeguarding American Innovation Act

In late June of this year, the Safeguarding American Innovation Act was introduced to Congress with the charge to protect intellectual property from theft--specifically, international theft.  The proposal comes after an investigation that tracked American...

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Pandemic Property

Pandemic Property

As a follow-up to my latest blog on COVID-19 trademark applications, I want to talk about why intellectual property (IP) is so important during this pandemic.  Amidst the widespread economic impact of the virus and the rapidly-increasing case-count in some areas,...

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COVID Trademarks Are the New Toilet Paper

COVID Trademarks Are the New Toilet Paper

Toilet Paper and Trademarks. What do these items have in common?   Well, in recent times, they are both items that have become hot commodities during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s actually quite common for businesses and ambitious entrepreneurs to rush to the U.S....

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