Intellectual Property Blog

Why Foreign Attorneys Need a U.S. Partner for Trademark Filings As a foreign attorney or IP professional advising clients on international trademark protection, you're likely familiar with the complexities of cross-border intellectual property law. When your clients need trademark protection in the United States—one of the world's largest consumer markets—they face a mandatory legal requirement that creates an opportunity for professional collaboration. Since August 2019, all

How to Sue Chinese Companies Selling Infringing Products on Amazon in New York and Other U.S. Courts If you're a brand owner whose products are being copied, counterfeited, or infringed by Amazon sellers based in China or other foreign countries, you're not alone. Thousands of U.S. businesses face this challenge every day. The good news? U.S. courts have established clear pathways to assert personal jurisdiction over foreign Amazon sellers who infringe your intellectual prope

Navigating the complex world of intellectual property on Amazon can be challenging. As you grow your business or launch new products, understanding how to protect your creations and respond to potential infringements is crucial. Amazon’s vast marketplace offers incredible opportunities, but it also attracts unauthorized sellers and counterfeiters who may violate your rights. This post will guide you through the essentials of addressing copyright infringement on Amazon, helpin

Domain Name Disputes: Recovering Your Digital Real Estate from Cybersquatters who TypoSquat or Register a Look-Alike Domain In the digital age, your domain name is your most critical piece of digital real estate. Cybersquatting—the bad-faith registration of a domain name that is identical or confusingly similar to your trademark—is a persistent threat. Cyberssquatting may be in the form of a Typosquat, registering a domain name closely similar to yours, or look-alike domain s

Protecting Your Brand's Look and Feel: Trade Dress Infringement A brand is more than just a name or a logo; it is the total image and overall appearance of a product or its packaging. This "look and feel" is protected under trademark law as Trade Dress. Trade dress can include the design of a product, the shape of its packaging, the decor of a restaurant, or the layout of a website. Protecting your trade dress is essential to preventing competitors from copying your unique ma