Introduction to the Co-Ownership Series

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Katherine Howard-Fudge

This series highlights the legal complexities of co-ownership of intellectual property — copyrights, trademarks and patents. The assets involved can be as varied as brand names, trademarks and logos, as well as creative works such as songs, artwork, plays, films, music, symbols, inventions and written materials. Co-ownership issues span all industries and affect individuals, collaborators, […]

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E-Recordation: Protecting Your Intellectual Property at the Border

Carolyn Wimbly Martin and Katherine Howard-Fudge

Counterfeit goods enter the United States each year in mass, posing health risks and undermining brand value. Recording your products with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can offer valuable protection if they are vulnerable to foreign counterfeiting. CBP cannot seize or destroy counterfeit goods at the border without a registered trademark and recordation. Recordation […]

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