When Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. was sued for its use of VILLA PIZZA(r), it sought coverage from Federal Insurance Company. Federal denied Villa a defense and indemnification, claiming its liability policy's "trademarked or service-marked title and slogan" coverage applies exclusively to infringement of the names of literary works.
FORMS OF BUSINESS (a) Sole Proprietorship. A business owned and managed by a single individual. It is the simpl.
Naming your product or service is an important task. Good branding dictates that names convey who you are and what you provide. In addition, there are a host of legal considerations to picking a name.
Naming your company is an important task. Good branding dictates that names convey who you are and what you provide. In addition, there are a host of legal considerations to picking a name.
What is a Trademark? A TRADEMARK is either a word, phrase, symbol or design, or combination of words, phrases, .
What is the difference between a patent, a trademark/service mark, and a copyright?
How important is it to protect one's business name? For many companies, the business name is what turns people .
by Richard L. Kirkpatrick, Partner (San Francisco Office Trademark Group) L. Gail Gordon, Partner (Los Angeles .
Enforcement of federal trade and service marks under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. sections 1116 generally involves a c.
As the importance of worldwide protection of intellectual property gains greater recognition in everyday discourse .