Two Perspectives on the Vessel Hull Design Protection Act

Little Known, Seldom Used Protection in the Boating Industry byCarl J. SpagnuoloEntertainment, Trademark & Copyright Attorney What was once considered merely functional, and therefore not subject to federal copyright protection, is now protectable under Title 17, United States Code. The Vessel Hull Design Protection Act,(Title 17, Chapter 13), provides copyright protection for “Vessel Hulls.” Chapter […]

Keep Your Eye On Your Trademarks: Lessons From The Automotive Industry

The prudent business owner or corporate officer keeps a finger on the pulse of their enterprise, carefully watching marketing trends, sales figures, profits, losses, and productivity levels. So often overlooked however, is a business’s intellectual properties, especially trademarks. These properties are easily taken for granted, or their importance is underestimated. Be aware of what you […]

Wild, Wild Web!

The Internet has created a marketplace never contemplated by our forefathers. Legitimate, well-respected retailers and con-artists alike have found the Internet to be a veritable field day for commerce. Protected music is traded amongst millions of audiophiles with a sense of absolute entitlement. Counterfeit products are offered for sale under the guise of legitimate trademarks. […]