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Who Can Own the “Queen of Christmas”?

All I Want For Christmas is a Trademark Can someone own the word Christmas? Is “Queen of Christmas” a protectable brand name? How, exactly, does a superstar like Mariah Carey find herself in the middle....

December 23rd, 2022

How To Trademark Your New Business’s Name

You have a great idea for a business and are excited to pursue it. You also have the perfect name for your company. Nothing can stop you now! But if someone legally claims that front-facing....

December 13th, 2022

Can You Patent a Recipe?

If you own a restaurant or food company, your recipes are your lifeblood. They create your raving fans and generate revenue. There may be something about your recipe that is unique, out-of-the-ordinary, and worth protecting.....

November 29th, 2022

FaZe’D Out: What Happens When You Don’t File for Trademark Protection Early?

With over two million active trademarks in the United States alone, it’s not easy to find a brand name that is unique and distinctive. But coming up with a name is only half the battle.....

November 8th, 2022

5 Intellectual Property Mistakes Small Businesses Make

Small businesses are the source of some truly amazing ideas. Whether you’ve come up with a new product, service, or way to brand your business, it’s critical that you obtain protection for your intellectual property....

October 26th, 2022

Naruto’s Nine-Tailed Trademark Tale

Welcome, Genin! In today’s lesson, we will be exploring both trademark and copyright Jitsu in the popular series, Naruto, to demonstrate the various options artists and companies have when looking to protect their creations. In....

October 21st, 2022

Harvest Moon vs. Story of Seasons: A Cautionary IP Tale

By Fernando Dutra, Wilson Dutra Co-Founder, Trademark Attorney & Branding Rancher Every hurricane season, the thought of hunkering down at home always reminds me of doing the same in the farm simulation video game series....

October 21st, 2022

Building an IP Portfolio: How NLP Logix Protects Their Data Science

Securing a patent or trademark for your business is an important step on the path to building your intellectual property portfolio. If you’ve never gone through the process before, it can seem daunting. With....

September 29th, 2022

Are Processes Patentable? A Case Study on Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers is an organization that provides lawyer ratings and helps people find top legal representation for specific issues in their geographic area. This selection process is a great example of a patented process. The....

August 24th, 2022

A Q&A with Meghan Barbera, founder of Seeductive Foods

Meghan Barbera Discusses Her Patent Journey

Pursuing a patent is an important step in protecting your business's intellectual property. While the task may seem daunting if you have never gone through it before, Wilson Dutra makes it simple. We sat down....

August 19th, 2022

Emoji Law: Little Faces, Big Protections

A graphic designer pushes back from their desk, stares at the screen, and smiles, sure the emoji they’ve created is exactly what the client needs. The marketing agency’s creative director enthusiastically agrees: “Let’s start using....

August 19th, 2022

A cellphone and text that reads "IP in advertising"

IP in Advertising: How to Protect the Brands and Ideas Your Clients Rely On

One of the keys to success in marketing and advertising is using fresh ideas to help clients promote their offerings and differentiate themselves from competitors. Those ideas—whether generated by your team, the client’s team, or....

July 19th, 2022

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