Jacob P. East and Abbi W. Harris Named as Junior Partners
Darkhorse Law PLLC is excited to announce that attorneys Jacob P. East and Abbi W. Harris have been named as the firm’s newest junior partners! East and Harris have been with Darkhorse Law since its founding in 2020 and have been instrumental in expanding and managing the practice since becoming licensed. Jacob P. East, Esq. focuses […]
Building A Brand I: Why Business Owners Should Care About Trademarks
Trademark law protects the goodwill of businesses and consumer expectations. In this post, you will find a few of the most important reasons why you should contact a trademark attorney about how to protect your business today.
Andrew Connors Recognized as Super Lawyer for Intellectual Property
For the 10th year in a row, Virginia Super Lawyers Magazine has recognized Andrew P. Connors, Esquire as a “Rising Star.” The Rising Star designation is for lawyers under 40 that demonstrate exceptional legal skills in specific specialties. This year, and for the past several years, Super Lawyers has recognized Mr. Connors as a Rising Star in the specialty of Intellectual Property.
What Every Person Should Know About Song Covers on YouTube
You might think it’s OK to use cover songs in your YouTube video. But is it? Learn what the Copyright Act has to say about that practice in this article.
How Instagram’s Terms of Use Affect Artists and Photographers
Copyright law has some interesting interactions with Instagram. its sharing functions, and its terms of use. Learn more about those issues in this article.
Non-Fungible Tokens and the Law: The Basics
Non-fungible tokens are the latest craze. But how does copyright law apply to them? Learn more from the intellectual property lawyers at Darkhorse Attorneys.
What is the Difference Between a Trademark and a Service Mark?
Trademarks and service marks are ubiquitous terms in the business world. But what do they mean, and what is the difference? Find out here.
What Is A Trademark?
You run into hundreds (maybe thousands) of trademarks every day without knowing it. But if you take your consumer hat off and put your business-owner hat on you might be wondering what all can be trademarked. As it turns out, a lot of things are trademark eligible, including some pretty unique things that most people would not think could serve as a trademark. Our intellectual property lawyers at Darkhorse Attorneys explain more about the basics of trademark protection in this article.
You Have a Trademark – Now What?
It’s official. You registered your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and changed your mark from ™ to ®. Your trademark is now publicly listed in the Trademark Status & Document Retrieval (TSDR). However, it is important to remember that registering your trademark is only one of the several steps you […]
The Basics of Fair Use & Trademark Law
When can you or your business use another person’s trademark? Learn more about the legal protections for trademark fair use from the intellectual property lawyers of Darkhorse Attorneys.