If you create something valuable to your Tampa business, it is vital to protect it. But should you trademark it or copyright it? What is the difference between a trademark and a copyright? Trademark and copyright both protect intellectual property, but determining which one to use can be confusing. Trademark Defined The United States Patent…
Whether your work is published or unpublished, copyright registration provides protection to authors of original works, including: Dramatic works Musical creations (including lyrics) Artistic works Literary works Pantomimes and choreographs Pictorial, graphics, and sculptural designs Motion pictures and other audiovisual material Sound recordings Architectural designs If you are a resident of St. Petersburg and the…
As trademark attorneys, we often get asked what the differences are between trademarks, copyrights, and patents. A trademark refers to a symbol, word or words, design, or sound used to distinguish the source of goods or services. Whereas copyrights protect the expression of ideas such as books, songs, and more. A patent protects inventions. At…
In cases of infringement throughout Tampa, your trademark attorney will need to prove that others using marks similar to yours are causing a “likelihood of confusion” among consumers. The intellectual property attorneys at Larson and Larson want to help you understand what “likelihood of confusion” really means. Here, we will reveal three simple ways to…
Blogging for businesses is becoming widespread in Tampa. If you have built a solid blogging identity, your trademark attorney can help you register your name. Securing your name will allow you to move forward confidently with your blogging goals like building a following and strengthening your business knowing that you can take action in case…
Many entrepreneurs, inventors, and artists in Tampa want to trademark their brand in order to protect it from theft. However, not all of them want to go through the process of hiring and retaining a lawyer. While, it is true that having a trademark attorney is not required to file an application, the trademark process…