Paul Pedigo, Author https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/author/paul-pedigo/ Intellectual Property Law & Management Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:09:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-pedigo-brand-marksiteID-1-32x32.png Paul Pedigo, Author https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/author/paul-pedigo/ 32 32 “The Fool Doth Think He is Wise,” (As. V. i. 30) https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/the-fool-doth-think-he-is-wise-as-v-i-30/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:06:30 +0000 https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/?p=4114 ‘“But the wise man knows himself to be a fool,”’ recalls the jester Touchstone in Shakespeare’s As You Like It. (As. V. i. 30-31.) Touchstone’s jest informs the creation and marketing of intellectual property. In today’s world that means the wise obtain a well-reasoned legal clearance opinion before proceeding with a tradename, using a trademark, […]

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]]> “What’s in a [Trade] Name,” (II, ii, 43) https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/whats-in-a-trade-name-ii-ii-43/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:24:55 +0000 https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/?p=4111 Juliet said to Romeo, “’Tis but thy name that is my enemy.” (II, ii, 38.) Yet when choosing a trade name to identify their business, or some aspect of it, many companies fail to do more than see whether they can register their business name with the Secretary of State. O ye who have not […]

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]]> Overcoming Refusals to Register a Trademark Based on Likelihood of Confusion https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/overcoming-refusals-to-register/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 16:28:29 +0000 https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/?p=753 The post Overcoming Refusals to Register a Trademark Based on Likelihood of Confusion appeared first on Pedigo Law Firm.

]]> Why You Should Spend the Money for a Patentability Opinion https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/spend-money-patentability-opinion/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:53:06 +0000 http://www.pedigolawfirm.com/?p=287 There are at least two reasons why a competent and well-reasoned legal opinion on patentability is critical to your success. First, knowledge of patentability is foundational to making business decisions, not only about the cost and effort to obtain a patent, but also to support investment in developing and marketing the technology. Second, knowledge of […]

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]]> What Should I Expect In My First Meeting With An IP Lawyer? https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/expect-first-meeting-ip-lawyer/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 13:41:50 +0000 http://www.pedigolawfirm.com/?p=274 Your Intellectual Property lawyer should ask several initial questions so that he or she can best serve your needs.  IP legal counseling services became somewhat commoditized after the 2008 recession.  Your lawyer is your advocate, on your side.  His or her hard questions, although difficult to address, are designed to reduce misconceptions and to provide […]

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]]> Why You Should Consult an IP Attorney Before You Brand Your Business https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/consult-ip-attorney-brand-business/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:34:19 +0000 http://www.pedigolawfirm.com/?p=264 The post Why You Should Consult an IP Attorney Before You Brand Your Business appeared first on Pedigo Law Firm.

]]> Three of the Most Common Patent Errors Made by Companies https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/three-common-patent-errors-made-companies/ Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:05:21 +0000 http://www.pedigolawfirm.com/?p=224 The post Three of the Most Common Patent Errors Made by Companies appeared first on Pedigo Law Firm.

]]> Three of the Most Common Trademark Errors Made by Companies https://www.pedigolawfirm.com/three-of-the-most-common-trademark-errors-made-by-companies/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:00:24 +0000 http://www.pedigolawfirm.com/?p=1 The post Three of the Most Common Trademark Errors Made by Companies appeared first on Pedigo Law Firm.

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