Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 25, 2014 |
Here is a general overview of Federal Trademark law and how we can help protect your company in the “battle of the brands” global digital universe.
Affordable Trademarks by ZipCounsel.com
For just $995 plus government filing fees (depends how many classes you want to be in), we can search you...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 23, 2014 |
In today's digital business environment, having legal counsel is not a “nice to have” it is a “must have.” Through our Zip Counsel legal program, small businesses, artists and entertainers can have access to affordable legal services to help guide them along the way to business success. There a...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 22, 2014 |
This blog post is directed to RocketLawyer members. Our firm is a member of RocketLawyer, the innovative web company backed in part by Google. We believe in their mantra that legal services should be more affordable to everyone, and we have agreed to provide low cost legal services in the area ...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 19, 2014 |
Right of Publicity & Trademark Law Firm – We can help protect and enforce your IP Rights!
Introduction
Here is an intellectual property question that comes up every now and again – CAN I GET A TRADEMARK ON MY SPORTS NICKNAME or on a famous sports phrase I heard on TV like “Tebowing” or “Lin...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 17, 2014 |
Social Media & Internet Law Firm. Feel free to share this content on your social media blogs.
WARNING: THIS LEGAL POST CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES.
Jump to our podcast on Internet Liability to Parents for Facebook Posting
Introduction
Do you know what your kids are ...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 14, 2014 |
Choosing a law firm to represent you or your company (whether in business, real estate, insurance, intellectual property or software law) is never an easy decision to make. The decision should not be based on advertising along, but should involve finding an honest law firm with a demonstrated pa...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 14, 2014 |
Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DMCA Overview)
Sample DMCA takedown letter and right of publicity to Facebook PDF
Introduction
The DMCA is a law that basically allows a copyright holder to send a “take-down” notice to an online service provider or web host (such as eBay, or Facebook, or Yo...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 13, 2014 |
Negligence is one of the most commonly asserted causes of action. But what is the legal definition of negligence?
General definition of the tort of negligence
The general definition of negligence is failure to exercise reasonable care to safeguard others against unreasaonable risk of harm. ...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 12, 2014 |
Autodesk software federal copyright infringement case brief – reselling software online!
JUMP TO THE VERNON V. AUTODESK PODCAST
Introduction
This is a BIG case that discusses whether or not you can get in trouble for online copyright infringement by selling licensed software online. As you w...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 12, 2014 |
Software Licensing Audit Insights – Sample settlements with Software Industry
Introduction
Our law firm handles BSA software licensing audits dealing with alleged software copyright piracy violations by companies such as Microsoft, and Autodesk. In software licensing audits, the software co...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 12, 2014 |
Rosetta Stone, the economy, and software licensing copyright infringement by employees
JUMP TO EMPLOYER COPYRIGHT LIABILITY PODCAST
Introduction
Here is a recent topic that come up in one of my conversations with intellectual property counsel representing the Business Software Alliance (“BSA...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 07, 2014 |
Our law firm helps individuals and companies fight against claims, charges and allegations of federal copyright infringement. Federal copyright law is a very powerful law for copyright holders, and lawsuits involving infringement can be some of the most damaging allegations made against you or y...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Oct 06, 2014 |
Federal Copyrighted Software Licensing Audits
Insights into a software license compliance audit
I just got off a call today with one of the lawyers for the BSA (Business Software Alliance). Here is an overview of our conversation (I am paraphrasing the attorney's responses):
Me: Respect...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Sep 27, 2014 |
Our law firm is a leader in civil litigation cases. We have filed and defended a large number of state and federal lawsuits. This blog post deals with “sports torts.”
What is a Sports Tort?
A “tort” is a civil injury committed by one person against another. In the context of sports law, th...
Posted by Steve Vondran | Sep 07, 2014 |
Does Arizona recognize a “Right of Publicity.”
Attorney Steve Vondran chimes in on this important intellectual property law topic. Many states, like California, have a statutory right of publicity that protects all persons and their name, image, and likeness, and gives to each person a right ...