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07/19/2024

Experts can make or break a litigation. My new blog post explains their importance. https://wix.to/3pomA6h

06/13/2024

Social media can be difficult to navigate from an IP perspective. Carlson IP Law can help.
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The digital age has revolutionized creating, sharing, and consuming content. Social media platforms, in particular, have become a hotbed for user-generated content. But with this surge in digital creativity, there's a growing concern. It revolves around the protection of intellectual property rights...

06/10/2024

What is fair use and how does it relate to copyright infringement? https://wix.to/sN5RQ13

In the realm of intellectual property, two terms often surface: copyright infringement and fair use. These concepts, while seemingly contradictory, coexist in a delicate balance.Copyright infringement refers to the unauthorized use of copyrighted material. It is a legal violation that can lead to se...

06/06/2024

Navigating office actions can be difficult. Here is a quick guide to the basics. https://wix.to/W6pqxVW

Navigating the patent and trademark application process can be complex. One hurdle applicants often encounter is an office action. An office action is a formal communication from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It outlines issues with your application that need addressing.Unde...

01/12/2024

License agreements have a lot of moving parts. It is important to make sure you understand what you might be getting into before you get started.

You've got the next best thing and have it registered/patented. Now, how do you monetize it? The best way is to license your intellectual property. Licenses are just contracts. They specific language in them that should have the other party pay you for the right to use your protected property. What....

01/02/2024

Wondering what to do if someone already picked out your business name? One option is discussed in this week's blog post.

So you've got a great name picked out for your business or service but you just found out that someone else either already registered it with the USPTO or is about to. What can you do? If they aren't going to encroach on your business (or you won't encroach on theirs) then a co-existence agreement m...

12/08/2023

Have you ever thought about filing for a patent? Here is a guide that provides some of the basics.

It's time to start thinking of resolutions for the new year. Perhaps you've made the decision to turn that million-dollar idea into a business. Now, how to protect it? Filing a patent can be a complex but rewarding process, granting inventors exclusive rights to their innovations. This guide aims to...

11/21/2023

Trademark infringement can be confusing. Figure out how to use that confusion to your benefit.

How do you know whether a trademark infringement lawsuit will be successful? What do you do when someone else, especially a competitor, is using a name that is similar to yours? Besides proving you own an enforceable trademark (a topic worthy of its own post), you will have to prove a likelihood of....

11/13/2023

Cease and desist letters are one of the worst things to get in the mail. What should you do if you get one?

It's the holiday season and everyone is excited about the upcoming turkey and presents. Holiday cards are going to be in the mail soon. But you may just get something else in the mail that could ruin the whole season: a cease and desist letter. First off, don't freak out. It's just a letter. It migh...

11/06/2023

New blog post up discussing the TRUMP TOO SMALL trademark arguments at the Supreme Court

11/01/2023

Carlson IP Law is a full-service intellectual property law firm handling patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related litigation. This firm proudly represents its community and beyond while providing a clear pricing structure personally tailored to the individual needs of each client.