Theft is no longer limited to physical items. In fact, stealing takes many forms, ranging from identity to intellectual property. Many of us post to social media and see our pictures, ideas, or designs in use by someone else. In the age of digital information, ideas spread faster than ever, and you have to protect your…
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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…
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If you’ve created an excellent new creative work, you want to protect your rights to it. If the work is not registered with the U.S Copyright office, you will not be able to sue for copyright infringement. Registration also makes your work searchable to the public in a database so that people in Tampa and…
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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…
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Not sure whether a utility or design patent application is right for your product? The team at Larson and Larson, P.A. in Tampa can help you decide. Read on to find out whether your item qualifies as a design. Utility vs. Design Patent Applications When people in Tampa talk about a patent application, most commonly…
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Obtaining an issued patent is an exciting event for all inventors and business owners. In the best-case scenario, once you receive your patent from the USPTO, you can grow your business in Tampa through production and revenues without threats from competitors. Unfortunately, the more successful a product, the more attractive it is for potential infringers…
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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…
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Intellectual property (IP) grows more and more complicated by the day. The concept of IP is a relatively new idea. It was not until the 20th century that the term and its use within law became commonplace. With the growing complexity of the field and international filings, having a knowledgeable attorney has become a necessity.…
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If your patent is violated right before your eyes, a litigation lawyer can take your side to help you resolve the matter in Tampa. Do not allow someone to get away with intellectual property theft without paying their due. The team at Larson and Larson is experienced with resolving unjust matters on a state, federal,…
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The process of registering your innovation can be long and complicated. Hiring a patent attorney in Tampa will allow you to go through each step while avoiding unnecessary hassles, extended wait times, and unwanted surprises. But how do you know what makes a good patent attorney? In short: success. To be considered a successful intellectual…
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