Intellectual Property

As counsel to various businesses, I often get asked questions such as, what is a Trademark? What is  Copyright? How are they different? Which of these is good for my business? How do I obtain Trademark and/or Copyright protection for my products or services? I have tried to answer these questions below. Hopefully, this will serve as a starting point for businesses who need protection for their goods and/or services. 1. What is a Trademark? A trademark is any word, name, logo, slogan, design, sound, color, or trade dress that identifies the source of your goods or services and distinguishes them from others...

Overview: Opportunity Amidst Restriction In a season marked by tightened immigration policies and increased scrutiny, a surprising and potentially transformative opportunity has emerged for high-skilled professionals from India and China. While new restrictions, such as the Department of State's suspension of immigrant visa issuances for 75 countries, seem like a step back, they may actually open the door for thousands of employment-based (EB) green cards to become available. For applicants already in the U.S.—especially those in H-1B or L-1 status—this situation presents a unique window of opportunity. With the right legal support and strategic timing, applicants can advance their immigration goals despite...

Over the last few years, AI has risen to the occasion and disrupted content creation in all facets of life ranging from the business side, entertainment, news, and even legal services. Non-replaceable AI written content, both textual and graphic, audible and musical, and even computer codes have become popular of late due to progression in natural language processing models such as GPT-4, DALL·E, and more. Yet, the increasing use of AI as part of the creative process brings important questions related to ownership and rights such as patents and copyrights. With this blog, we will discuss the increasing use of AI-generated...