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March 29, 2013 Stealing the Language

Clever slogan, yes. Trademark, no.

Despite the impression you might get around here, being a big company doesn’t mean you have to always be wrong — or even always be... Read more

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The Title, the Blog and the Blogger

The question of whether consumers are likely to be confused is the signal inquiry that determines if a trademark infringement claim is valid. I write here about trademark law, copyright law, brands, free speech (mostly as it relates to the Internet) and legal issues related to blogging. That may sound like a lot, but it's just a blog.

ron-coleman-lawyerAs for me, I'm Ron Coleman, an AV-rated partner at Archer - Attorneys at Law,* a firm of about 180 attorneys with offices in NJ, NY, PA and DE (but active nationwide). I've been called an "IP maven"** but I'm really a commercial litigator with a special interest in copyright and trademark infringement claims involving the Internet. That includes advising clients how to avoid them or - if necessary - how to make the other guy wish he had.

I'm also, lately, the lawyer for The Slants.

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