intellectual property

November 12, 2024

Trademark Scam Series #3: Intimidation

The last thing any trademark holder wants to receive is a cease-and-desist letter from an attorney representing a brand that claims your mark is too similar to theirs. However, trademark holders can at least feel some re...
Trademark Scam Series #3: Intimidation
November 5, 2024

Trademark Scam Series #2: Attorney Credential Spoofing

Evolution of the Scam and USPTO's ResponseThis particular scam is the latest evolution in a series dating back to 2017, when a flood of trademark applications were filed at the USPTO with fraudulent specimens. Specimens,...
Trademark Scam Series #2: Attorney Credential Spoofing
October 16, 2024

Lloyd & Mousilli Hosts Forthcoming Webinar: "Don't Get Tricked: Unmasking the Most Common Trademark Scams" on Oct. 29

Lloyd & Mousilli, a leading law firm specializing in intellectual property, technology and business law, is set to host a webinar titled "Don't Get Tricked: Unmasking the Most Common Trademark Scams," in collaboration wi...
Lloyd & Mousilli Hosts Forthcoming Webinar: "Don't Get Tricked: Unmasking the Most Common Trademark Scams" on Oct. 29
June 9, 2024

Boutique Law Firm Handles Trademark Issues for Startups

Lloyd & Mousilli, Attorneys & Counselors at Lawinfo@lloydmousilli.comFor Immediate ReleaseHouston, TX - June 9, 2024 - There are countless trademark service providers available and seemingly attractive if further due dil...
Boutique Law Firm Handles Trademark Issues for Startups
April 11, 2024

Copyright Registration: What is “Special Handling?”

Submission Requirements for the Standard Copyright ProcessThe U.S. Copyright Office requires submission of (1) a properly completed application (2) a nonrefundable filing fee and (3) a nonrefundable deposit. Requisites o...
Copyright Registration: What is “Special Handling?”
April 1, 2024

Three Common Trademark Scams & How to Avoid Them

Scammers Posing as Government Agencies and PersonnelTrademark scammers often use official-sounding names and government data to trick you into believing they are affiliated with the United States Patent and Trademark Off...
Three Common Trademark Scams & How to Avoid Them
April 1, 2024

Safeguarding Your Brand: Conducting a Thorough Trademark Search

Why Conduct Trademark Searches?The journey of getting a trademark registration for your brand seems straightforward—think of a name, design a unique logo or phrase, file a trademark application, and voila, your brand is ...
Safeguarding Your Brand: Conducting a Thorough Trademark Search
March 20, 2024

How to Expedite Your Trademark Application

What is the USPTO's expedited review process?The process of obtaining a trademark from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be complex and time-consuming. For applicants looking for a faster review p...
How to Expedite Your Trademark Application
March 2, 2024

Chambers Recognizes Lloyd & Mousilli in their USA Regional Spotlight Guide 2024 as Leading Intellectual Property Firm

For immediate releaseHouston, Texas - March 3, 2024- Lloyd & Mousilli has been ranked in Chambers USA Regional Spotlight Guide and recognized as a leading small to medium-sized law firm offering a credible alternative to...
Chambers Recognizes Lloyd & Mousilli in their USA Regional Spotlight Guide 2024  as Leading Intellectual Property Firm
February 7, 2023

Here's Why Your Website Needs Safe Harbor Protection

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998The federal government implemented the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (“DMCA”) to protect those that use copyrighted material in a digital format. This provides signi...
Here's Why Your Website Needs Safe Harbor Protection
July 29, 2024

Does an LLC Protect My Business Name?

Your business name is not just a label; it's the beacon of your brand's identity, guiding consumers to the unique products and services you provide. In the entrepreneurial journey within the United States, where your bra...
Does an LLC Protect My Business Name?
January 9, 2023

Trademarks in the Metaverse

What is the Metaverse?The metaverse is essentially an immersive experience that integrates the virtual world and reality, allowing users to interact with one another even if they are not physically in the same space. Peo...
Trademarks in the Metaverse
November 25, 2022

Patent Examiner Interviews: Why You Need One and How to Prepare

Why are Examiner Interviews beneficial?Examiner interviews are the not-so-secret weapons of patent prosecution. If conducted strategically, an interview with your patent examiner can potentially be the driving force that...
Patent Examiner Interviews: Why You Need One and How to Prepare
October 24, 2022

A case of Bad Blood? Taylor Swift Sued for Alleged Copyright Infringement

La Dart’s official complaint is largely predicated on her assertion that the stylistic elements of her book are not typical, and that they are not present within other published works. Therefore, she alleges that there i...
A case of Bad Blood? Taylor Swift Sued for Alleged Copyright Infringement
October 24, 2022

Temporary Restraining Orders: The Strategy Behind Injunctive Relief in IP Disputes

‍What is Injunctive Relief?Injunctive Relief is a court-ordered act or prohibition against an act that has been requested in a petition to the court for an injunction. Usually, injunctive relief is granted only after a h...
Temporary Restraining Orders: The Strategy Behind Injunctive Relief in IP Disputes
October 13, 2022

Concealing a Trademark Application

What is a Trademark?‍While driving down the road, you might recognize that a McDonald’s is approaching your line of sight by identifying the infamous “golden arches” at the forefront of your dashboard. With this iconic s...
Concealing a Trademark Application
September 5, 2024

Amazon's Brand Registry: Why Trademarks Matter

Brand Protection in E-Commerce and Your Amazon StoreIn the e-commerce space, especially on Amazon's hyper-competitive marketplace, the available options are limitless for the consumer. There are endless amounts of produc...
Amazon's Brand Registry: Why Trademarks Matter
September 19, 2022

Texas Judge Issues Scathing Order in Toys R Us Complaint Against Independent Toy Store

Geoffrey the Giraffe is casting an ominous shadow over one Texas family.Last summer, almost immediately following the news that Toys “R” Us and Macy’s were teaming up to relaunch the iconic toy store in the U.S., The Toy...
Texas Judge Issues Scathing Order in Toys R Us Complaint Against Independent Toy Store
May 15, 2020

Trademarks

What is a service mark?A trademark is essentially a brand name. It’s a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that distinguishes the source of goods of one party from another. A service mark is any word, name, symbol, devic...
Trademarks
November 6, 2019

Trademark vs Copyright - Understanding the Different Protections of Intellectual Property

We will discuss the different types of objects that can be protected, with specific examples, and highlight the contrasts between trademarks and copyrightsTrademarkOne of the essential functions of a trademark is to allo...
Trademark vs Copyright - Understanding the Different Protections of Intellectual Property
August 8, 2017

Why Terms of Use are Critical for Your Company Like Playground Rules

Every time you’ve installed a piece of commercial software, you’ve invariably been presented with what must have appeared to be legal gibberish- a seeming difficult to read, needlessly long, solid block of text that was ...
Why Terms of Use are Critical for Your Company Like Playground Rules
February 26, 2020

Amazon and the Pitfalls of Counterfeits and Wrongful Takedowns

E-commerce has fundamentally transformed the retail marketplace and has changed the way consumers shop. Fast and inexpensive shipping, the convenience of being able to shop at any time of day from anywhere, and the abili...
Amazon and the Pitfalls of Counterfeits and Wrongful Takedowns
October 29, 2024

Diffusion of AI Technology and Future of AI Patents

Scale of Diffusion Within AI-Related Patent Applications The AI algorithm’s findings confirmed the general hypothesis that inventors across various technological fields are increasingly filing AI-related patent applicati...
Diffusion of AI Technology and Future of AI Patents