Trademark vs. Copyright: Understanding the Differences in IP Litigation
In the complex landscape of the intellectual property, or “IP”, law, there are two key pillars allowing people to protect ideas as property: trademarks and copyrights. Both are vital tools to protect innovation, creativity, and brand identity, but they operate in distinct ways. Trademarks and copyrights come with their own set...
Beware of Law Firm Impersonators in Schedule A Cases
As scammers become increasingly cunning, a new twist on an old ploy has caught law firms in their tangled web of deceit. The victims of this particular scheme are not selected at random. Instead, the targets are intellectual property firms who file "Schedule A" cases against online retailers accused of trademark infringement....
Another Trademark Infringement Victory
This week, I obtained a win for my client in a trademark and copyright infringement lawsuit. My client is an established online retailer sued for trademark/copyright infringement in the Northern District of Illinois, Opulent Treasures, Inc. v. Corporations Identified on Schedule A. The defendant faced substantial statutory damages approaching $1,000,000 if the district...