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How An IP Attorney Can Help Overcome A Merely Descriptive Rejection
The process of filing a trademark application and obtaining a registration certificate can be arduous and filled with several challenges to overcome. Unfortunately, many applications are rejected for a number of reasons - some of which can be resolved easily, while others present more significant roadblocks, requiring time, effort, and legal strategies, to overcome. Discerning what went wrong in a trademark application is not always straightforward. One common issue that we encounter at War IP Law is the merely descriptive [...]
How An IP Attorney Can Help Overcome A Likelihood Of Confusion Rejection
The process of obtaining a trademark registration can be stressful and overwhelming. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) states that for a trademark to qualify for registration, it must be distinct and unlikely to be confused with a registered mark with similar goods and/or services. When an application to register a trademark is submitted, an examining attorney will review the application and ensure that it does not conflict with any other registered trademarks or pending applications. If [...]
How Can I Legally Use Copyrighted Music on YouTube?
Audio is an essential component of any production. Whatever the content, be it skits, video game “let’s plays,” vlogs, or tutorials, high-quality music and sound effects improve the scene and set the moods. The right track creates suspense, adds life, and brings flavor to your videos. Some fans even care about the soundtracks as much as they do the actual video. Be careful using any type of music! If you’ll be using songs that you didn’t personally write, you [...]
Can Copyright Infringement be Criminal?
In the creative industry, it’s important to know when your work draws inspiration from another and when it infringes on copyright-protected material. Misuse of another’s content or copyright material with no authorization is known as copyright infringement. It has both civil and criminal penalties. In other words, an infringer can be sued civilly by the copyright owner and charged criminally by a prosecutor. In this article, we’ll give you a basic summary of how copyright infringement works and the implication [...]
