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Who, What, "Wear": Breaking Down the Basics of Trade Dress
By Daliah Saper | January 05, 2016

Learn the consequences of copying trade dress, and how to avoid the situation as a business with product design.

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All The Rage: Is Your Business Going to Be In Trouble With the EEOC?
By Brett McIntyre | December 01, 2015

The Top 5 Litigation Trends For The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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Can I Press Play Or Must I Pay? Music Licensing Requirements for Businesses
By Daliah Saper | November 12, 2015

How to Avoid a Lawsuit

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What to Do if a Major Corporation Steals Your Trademark
By Victoria Heckstall | November 11, 2015

Taking Action When a Major Corporation Steals Your Trademark

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Can I Use a Competitor’s Trademarked Words in Keyword Advertising?
By Daliah Saper | September 24, 2015

Learn from these lawsuits to prevent trademark infringement caused from keyword search teams and advertisements.

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Are Hashtags Intellectual Property?
By Daliah Saper | June 19, 2015

Hashtags began on Twitter and have now spread to other major social media websites like Facebook, Google+ and Instagram—and to communication in general.

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Not Just a Game: Legal Considerations for Social Media Contests and Sweepstakes
By Daliah Saper | May 21, 2015

Businesses have relied on sweepstakes or contests to attract customers, build traffic, and increase brand awareness for decades.

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The Copyright Question: The Difference Between Inspiration and Infringement
By Daliah Saper | April 21, 2015

Even the most original ideas borrow from old ideas. So when does inspiration become copyright infringement?