On Behalf of Jones & Walden LLC | Jun 5, 2025 | Intellectual Property
Brand theft occurs when someone misuses your business identity to gain attention, sales or trust that isn’t rightfully theirs. It can harm your reputation, confuse customers and impact your bottom line. Understanding how brand theft works is the first step toward...
On Behalf of Jones & Walden LLC | Apr 7, 2025 | Intellectual Property
Turning an idea into a patented invention can be rewarding—but it’s not automatic. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) only grants patents for inventions that meet specific legal standards. If you’re considering filing a patent application, understanding...
On Behalf of Jones & Walden LLC | Feb 27, 2025 | Intellectual Property
It’s hard to put a price on intellectual property (IP). However, keeping IP confidential is crucial for a company’s continued success. That’s why it’s best not to leave anything to chance and ensure your company’s IP is protected. One...
On Behalf of Jones & Walden LLC | Feb 12, 2025 | Intellectual Property
You recently became aware that another business is using a similar name to your company. Maybe it’s identical, or maybe it’s just very close. Either way, you’re wondering if this is a violation of your intellectual property rights. It may be, but there are a few...
On Behalf of Jones & Walden LLC | Jun 28, 2024 | Intellectual Property
A trademark is any distinctive name, slogan, logo, image or other identifying mark that serves to represent a brand and distinguish it from its competition. Some common trademarks that are instantly recognizable to most people are the Nike “woosh,” the McDonald’s “M”...
On Behalf of Jones & Walden LLC | May 15, 2024 | Intellectual Property
For business owners in Georgia, intellectual property can be a vital asset. It encompasses business creations, ideas, processes and even secret information, all of which help your company thrive. While business intellectual property can increase the value of your...
On Behalf of Jones & Walden LLC | Feb 14, 2024 | Intellectual Property
Do you believe your business has no secrets to protect? Many entrepreneurs think the same thing, but you probably have more trade secrets than you realize. From unique formulas to customer lists, valuable intellectual assets qualify as trade secrets, even those that...
On Behalf of Jones & Walden LLC | Nov 14, 2023 | Intellectual Property
Starting a business can be exciting. You finally get to execute the ideas you’ve had for a long time. But this stage can also be overwhelming for any entrepreneur. A single mistake involving any aspect of the business, including trademarks, can cost you...
On Behalf of Jones & Walden LLC | Oct 14, 2023 | Intellectual Property
When you first find out that your intellectual property (IP) has been co-opted by somebody else without your consent, you may be angry and frustrated. Most importantly, you want to make them stop. Litigation doesn’t have to be your first move. A cease and desist...
On Behalf of Jones & Walden LLC | Oct 11, 2023 | Intellectual Property
Information can be a significantly valuable resource, especially for businesses positioned to expand using intellectual property (IP). Georgia has various policies in place to protect different IP types from theft or infringement, allowing the court to enforce...
