e-commerce – Dunner Law PLLC

Sep 14 | 2018

Power-Up Your Mark: Depiction, Marking and Consistency

Given competing demands, consumers must immediately recognize and perceive a trademark. Selecting and clearing a trademark are crucial, but neither guarantees consumer recognition nor perception. Standards for depicting, marking and using a trademark are therefore important. The strength of a…

Feb 20 | 2018

Combatting Online Copyright Infringement

If you are an artist, musician or creator, protecting your work online can be a daunting and difficult task. There is only one of you, and the internet is vast. However, there are tools that you can use to help…

Mar 28 | 2017

The Rise of Copyright Trolls

Unlike the well-known patent trolls, “copyright trolls” have received comparatively less attention in Congress and in the media. A copyright troll is a business with the principal purpose of enforcing copyrights for which it has only a limited ownership interest.…

Nov 09 | 2016

Domain Name Dispute Options

It is difficult to overestimate the value of a good domain name. Not only do domain names act as a key way for customers and other interested parties to reach your business online, but they oftentimes reflect the valuable trademarks…

Sep 03 | 2015

Doing Business Abroad? Make Sure to Safeguard Your IP First

For any company conducting business abroad or thinking of doing so, this post is for you. Imagine this scenario: You want to sell your products in foreign markets. Eager to explore opportunities in Asia, you put your team to work…

May 28 | 2015

Top Trademark Filing Tips for Foreign Applicants

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) is an obvious forum for foreign trademark owners looking to protect their trademarks. There are, however, many key differences between the legal and procedural landscapes for trademarks in the U.S. and foreign…

Apr 29 | 2015

Using Without Asking: Applying Copyright Law to Online Educational Course Materials

It is commonplace nowadays for universities to utilize online course delivery or university-supported Course Management Systems to engage with students. U.S. Copyright law includes provisions specifically for teachers so that under certain circumstances, they can use copyrightable works of others…

Mar 21 | 2015

Who Owns the Academic Work? Copyright Considerations in the University Context

In the university world, academic works carry substantial value. It comes as no surprise then that ownership of these works is a hotly debated issue between university administrators and faculty members. The debate boils down to the desire to own…

Mar 03 | 2015

One Step Closer to a 21st Century Copyright Office – The House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Copyright Reform

On Thursday, February 26, 2015, Lisa Dunner, in her capacity as Chair of the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law, testified before the House Judiciary Committee at a hearing entitled “The U.S. Copyright Office: Its Functions and Resources.” As copyright…

Jan 12 | 2015

Cracking Down on Counterfeits – How Trademark Owners Can Protect Themselves from Sellers of Counterfeit Products

Trademark owners worldwide invest substantial resources to build up the goodwill of their brands, and the success of trademark owners often hinges on consumers associating their brands with high quality products. As the digital marketplace continues to develop, even the…