If you would like to register a trademark, there are some specific steps that you will need to take. One of them is to apply online through the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO. Now, if you’ve decided to work with an attorney, then you expect that...
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Month: June 2022
How legal malpractice can hurt creative professionals
Many creative professionals rely upon strong intellectual property protections to secure their work, including artists, songwriters, authors, video game designers, and much more. When these creators place their trust in an attorney to protect their work, and that...
How hard is it to prove legal malpractice?
If you were working with an attorney on a legal case and felt that their inexperience or mistakes led to you losing your case, it’s reasonable to want to look into filing a claim against them. Legal malpractice is a problem, and it does happen to some people. If you...
What are 3 common copyright issues?
You have songs and artwork that you want to protect. Unfortunately, you know that others have already stolen your work and claimed it as their own. This kind of problem is frustrating for creators. Others may take your designs or music and sample them, earning money...
How a lawyer who practices any area of law can hurt their clients
There are many different areas of law, just like there are many different areas of medicine. Although there are generalists in both professions, many licensed attorneys and physicians choose one specific area of practice on which to focus. Just like a doctor might...