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How to Conduct a Comprehensive Trademark Search

Ensure your trademark is unique and protect your brand by conducting a comprehensive trademark search. Learn the steps involved and how Trestle Law can help you navigate this critical process.

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Protecting Your Business in the Age of AI: Why Your 1099 Agreements Need an Update

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, AI tools like ChatGPT and MidJourney are transforming how we create and protect intellectual property. But is your business protected? If you’re using outdated 1099 agreements, you might be leaving your IP rights vulnerable. Learn why updating your contracts is crucial and how you stay ahead of the curve.

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Navigating IP Damages – A Streamlined Strategic Guide for In-House Attorneys  

Protecting your company's intellectual property (IP) is crucial in today's business landscape. When faced with infringement challenges, your role as legal counsel is pivotal in pursuing compensation, enforcement, and protection, while balancing that with the company’s overall vision and budgetary goals/concerns. Here's a streamlined guide to effectively implement Legal Remedies for IP Infringement. 

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Maximizing Compensation in IP Cases: A Guide for General Counsel  

As stewards of your company's intellectual property (IP), it is paramount that you understand what damages are available and that you seek appropriate compensation when your company’s IP is threatened. In this guide, we'll delve into the actionable steps you can take to maximize compensation for IP infringement, along with some examples that can help you navigate legal actions for IP compensation.

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Turn Creativity into Cash: Making Money off Your Brand

Licensing allows businesses to monetize their intellectual property and generate revenue from it. By licensing your brand, it can generate revenue from royalties, licensing fees, or sales of branded products without directly managing these ventures. This means that your ideas can earn money, even when you're not directly involved in the process. 

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8 Trademark Infringement Elements

Trademarks are a way of protecting your business and your brand. An important consideration is what would happen if someone else’s marketing looks suspiciously similar to yours. How would this impact your business?

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