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    • Our Team
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Matthew McConaughey’s Trademark Strategy: What Business Owners Should Know About Protecting One’s Name, Voice, & Likeness

February 27, 2026

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and deepfakes, even the way we protect personal brands is changing. Recently Matthew McConaughey, who is an

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Appellate Victory: Protecting Homeowners’ Rights

February 6, 2026

Major Win for Homeowners Against Improper HOA Enforcement We are proud to share a significant appellate victory for our clients in a newly published decision

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USPTO Trademark Opposition Explained: The “Pink Pony Rig” Case and Why Brand Protection Matters

January 26, 2026

  Understanding the Trademark Opposition at the Heart of the Dispute When a business applies for a federal trademark, most owners assume the hard part

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Veterans Day Intellectual Property

November 11, 2024

Our firm is taking the day off for Veterans Day to honor all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Did you

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FTC to Vote on Federal Non-Compete Ban in April 2024

April 18, 2024

The legal landscape is shifting. In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule which, if passed, will make non-competition agreements unlawful in employment

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Intellectual Property Contracting 101: Basics for Business Owners, Contractors, and Creatives

April 5, 2024

Intellectual property contracts can be daunting, and, as a business owner or creative, it can be difficult to know where to start.  Whether you are

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Darkhorse Attorneys is a boutique intellectual property law firm advising and representing clients in intellectual property and business matters. We specialize in trademark, copyright, trade secret, and business law. We especially focus on intellectual property litigation, business litigation, contract law, business planning, and software and technology law.

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119 Tradewynd Dr.
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Lynchburg, VA 24502

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