Copyright law is a topic of confusion for many people, and this confusion leads to many misperceptions as to what is and what is not protected by copyright. In this issue of Dunner Law Dicta, we review the basics of…

Trademarks identify the source and quality of the trademark owner’s goods or services and represent the goodwill associated with the trademark owner’s business. Trademarks are most often thought of as words, names, symbols, or designs (or any combination thereof), but…

In the last issue of Dicta, we reviewed the remedies available when trademark infringement occurs. This issue addresses the potential civil remedies available, both in and out of court, when copyright infringement occurs The Basics Copyright protection extends to original…

When the owner of intellectual property learns that its intellectual property rights have been violated and evaluates whether to enforce its rights, the owner must consider the various remedies available to it, both in court and out of court. While…

Although intellectual property – patents, trademarks and copyrights – is intangible, these assets do not all last forever, and in some cases must be maintained in order to remain protectable. Understanding the various terms of these valuable assets is important…

Social networking websites continue to grow in popularity as more people use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other sites to interact and connect with each other. Not surprisingly, businesses and organizations use these sites to reach out to fans to keep…

One crucial aspect of running a successful business or organization is effective recordkeeping. While there are many types of records that one must be able to identify, organize, and access on short notice (e.g., corporate records, accounting information, insurance documents,…

Common Misperceptions in Choosing Your Company Identity This issue focuses on the defensive aspects of developing your business identity. A future issue will address proactive steps that every business owner should take to ensure that your rights are not being…

Every business or organization recognizes the value that a prominent Internet presence can add in today’s competitive marketplace. One of the ways in which companies enhance their Internet visibility is through keyword advertising—the purchase of commonly searched words on the…