On Behalf of Coats & Bennett, PLLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Trade Dress
At the heart of every issue in intellectual property is the question of legal protection. It’s one thing for you to say you own an idea. It’s quite another for the law to back you up. Without legal support, your idea is a matter of pride. With the right support, it...
On Behalf of Coats & Bennett, PLLC | Jan 6, 2020 | Trade Dress
In Door County, Wisconsin, there’s a restaurant with a grass roof. And on that roof? There’s a small herd of goats. It’s the sort of thing that helps you remember a place. And even though a herd of goats might not constitute a trademark, their existence atop the...
On Behalf of Coats & Bennett, PLLC | Sep 4, 2019 | Trade Dress
Intellectual property is very important in business. Think about all of the little details that make your business stand out: your name, your logo, your package design. Each of these has protection under U.S. law. It is essential for any North Carolina business owner...
On Behalf of Coats & Bennett, PLLC | Mar 28, 2019 | Trade Dress
You don’t have to be a dum-dum to be confused about trade dress. Although trade dress is crucially important in the modern marketplace, many people underestimate its value. Essentially, trade dress is the product’s packaging, overall appearance and image — its...
