3D (three-dimensional) printing technology began in the 1980s, however, the increase and advancement of technology has allowed consumers the ability to access low cost 3D high-performance printers. With great technology comes great challenges to existing laws that never could have anticipated the future impact of these rapidly changing industries. With the market for 3D printers growing by 20% every year, any person can now own a 3D printer, which has vast implications on trademark, copyright, and patent law. Recently, while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, a hospital in Italy experienced a shortage of special valves used in breathing machines needed [...]

The reason that companies register a trademark is to protect their name, logo, or another commercially significant identifier of their product or service. In most cases, if a trademark owner becomes aware that their trademark rights are being infringed upon by unauthorized use of their mark, or the use of a confusingly similar mark, they will often be able to resolve the dispute through a cease and desist letter. However, in other cases, when another party continues the unauthorized use, the trademark owner may need to file a claim in court against the other party for trademark infringement. Valid Mark [...]

Building your brand is one of the most important investments you will make in your company. Your brand is what distinguishes your business from competitors, and as consumers begin to associate your quality of goods and services with your business name, logo, or slogan, you will naturally want to protect your brand’s reputation and prevent others from piggybacking off of the goodwill you build. A name and/or logo is one of the first things a new business decides on after developing a new business idea. Before you start offering goods or services in commerce, you will likely invest in branding, [...]