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18 Years After A Discovery
| Posted in Patents | By IP Lawyer Blog
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The patent truth, did you know… On a cold night in 1903, eleven-year old Frank Epperson left a mixture of flavored soda water outdoors overnight with a stirring stick left in the container. The temperature dropped, freezing the mixture that
Patent Infringement Damages – Lost Profits
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Lost Profits? … what every lawyer should know The Patent Guys, Richard Malagiere wrote Patent Infringement Damages – Lost Profits for the Bergen County Bar Association Intellectual Property Committee
Welcome Robert Rando of Counsel
June 9, 2016 | Posted in Company News | By IP Lawyer Blog
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Robert Rando The law firm of Gertner Mandel, LLC is pleased to announce that attorney Robert J. Rando will be working with the Intellectual Property division. Robert’s experience in intellectual property, litigation, and mediation are a fabulous addition to our
The Fair Use Defense To Copyright Infringement Evolves and Transforms
| Posted in Copyright | By IP Lawyer Blog
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Cariou v. Prince A recent case that is bound to have a significant impact in both the art and legal worlds is the Second Circuit’s decision in Cariou v. Prince, 714 F.3d 694 (2d Cir. 2013). In 2000, French photographer
New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Convention
April 14, 2015 | Posted in Company News | By IP Lawyer Blog
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NJSBA Annual Meeting and Convention Presented by the New Jersey State Bar Association with the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education The Intellectual Property Attorneys of the Gertner Mandel & Peslak’s Intellectual Property Practice Group have been invited to
Boardwalk Seminar 2015
April 14, 2015 | Posted in Company News | By IP Lawyer Blog
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BOARDWALK SEMINAR: Business Litigation Involving Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights PRESENTERS: Lawrence D. Mandel, Esq. and Arthur M. Peslak, Esq. WHEN: April 30, 2015 10:45am – 11:30 am Lawrence D. Mandel, Esq. and Arthur M. Peslak, Esq. will be presenting the seminar
Q: Is Downloading Photos or Text from the Internet and Using Them for my Business Legal?
| Posted in Copyright | By IP Lawyer Blog
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A: In short, NO, it is not legal! As Intellectual Property lawyers we are available to our clients for counsel on a variety of legal matters including copyright protection and copyright infringement. However many business owners are not asking questions
2015 IP Law Calendar
| Posted in Company News, Copyright | By IP Lawyer Blog
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Calendar Photography by Art Peslak
What is the Purpose of Trademark Registration?
| Posted in IP Law, Trademarks | By IP Lawyer Blog
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The purpose of trademark registration is to protect the trademark from infringement by competitors. Registering your mark ensures that you have a claim of ownership over its use, and can use this registration as proof in court of the mark’s
When Does a Business Need a Trademark?
| Posted in IP Law, Trademarks | By IP Lawyer Blog
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The trademark attorneys of Gertner, Mandel, Peslak are often asked by business owners when does a business need a trademark? In fact, every successful business will have a trademark whether they create one knowingly or it merely happens by default.