BLA Unit 2 Flashcards
(36 cards)
trademark
word, phrase, symbol, or design that identifies your brand
trademark violations
dilution- similar looking symbol
infringement- complete copy, counterfeit
“TM” vs “R” (circled)
tm- pending trademark
r- registered trademark
USPTO
where you register trademarks
patent protections
products- 20 yrs
designs- 15 yrs
copyright
intangible property right granted to author of certain products
copyright violation remedies
injunction: completely shut down impending use
damages, fines, imprisonment
copyright exclusions
facts widely known to public
fair use
copying copyrighted material for reasons like news, teaching, etc
infringement vs fair use factors
certification mark
spectrum of distinctiveness
license
genercide
contract requirements
bilateral vs unilateral contract
implied vs express contract
voidable vs void vs unenforceable contracts
quasi contract
contract acceptance
mailbox rule
covenant not to sure
promissory estoppel
minors in contracts, disaffirmance