Chain of title in intangible rights? Yes, you heard it here first. Chain of title is just as applicable to trademarks and copyrights as to real property (such as a home or plot of land). Accordingly, buyers and sellers, as well as licensors and licensees, of the rights encompassed by trademarks or copyrights must ensure the chain of title establishes they are dealing with the “right” party. This» Read More

So many times in my three decades of practice I’ve shaken my head at the perils a trademark owner can so easily avoid by searching and clearing a mark. The litigations! The unnecessary attorneys’ fees! The time and resources lost! All because my client (or adversary) didn’t conduct a proper trademark search.» Read More