Our attorneys are contacted almost daily by Amazon sellers who’ve suffered some adverse consequences on marketplaces such as Amazon and Walmart. While these can be negative situations by the platforms themselves, a more serious issue occurs when third parties steal your market share and affect your revenue. Selling on Amazon has its fair share of
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The Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA): Compliance Insights for Businesses
Eventually, the federal government will pass an artificial intelligence law, which will likely trump and preempt state laws. In the meantime, many states are implementing their artificial intelligence regulations and laws. We expect this trend to continue. If you have any questions concerning these acts or compliance with new AI regulations, contact one of our…
The Importance of NonProfit Trademark for Organizations. 2025 Update
A nonprofit organization (NPO) is a type of entity that has a purpose other than making a profit, such as a social cause. Put another way, rather than distributing profit to shareholders, as is typical in a corporation, any additional revenues are used to further the nonprofit’s mission. That said, make no mistake about it,…
How to File an Arbitration Demand Against Airbnb for Wrongful Deactivation or Suspension of Your Host Account
Wrongful Deactivation or Termination of Your Airbnb Host Account
You may feel powerless if you are an Airbnb host who has been wrongfully deactivated or suspended from the platform. However, Airbnb’s Terms of Service require that most disputes be resolved through arbitration rather than traditional lawsuits. After you’ve exhausted your efforts with Airbnb customer service…
Short-Term Rental Legal Issues: What To Know in 2025
5 Proven Steps to Protect Your Intellectual Property in 2025
5 Proven Steps to Protect Your Intellectual Property in 2025
In a world where ideas are currency, protecting intellectual property (IP) has never been more critical. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, artist, or business leader, safeguarding your creations ensures that your innovations remain yours to benefit from. While intellectual property law can be complex, following a…
Traverse Legal Launches Investigation into Project 79, Hydro Whales NFT Collection, Burlcore Mining, Ocean Money, GSP, and Sahara Star Mining, and Related Projects.
What Are Presumed Damages. 2024 Guide
What Are Presumed Damages: A Closer Look in 2024
Presumed damages are a type of legal remedy awarded in defamation cases without requiring proof of actual harm. The law assumes that the defamatory statement has caused harm to the plaintiff’s reputation or other interests.
Key Considerations for Presumed Damages:
- Defamation Per Se: Presumed damages
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What Is Accidental Copyright Infringement. 2024 Update
Copyright Infringement Definition: Copyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work owned by someone else is copied, reproduced or mimicked, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without the express or implied permission of the copyright owner, thereby infringing certain exclusive rights granted to the copyright holder. Infringement can be willful or accidental.…
Average Cost of a Trademark Infringement Lawsuit: A 2024 Guide
There are three distinct elements necessary to establish a trademark infringement claim; use, in commerce and likelihood of confusion.
Once you have determined that your trademark is likely being infringed, there are a few different enforcement options you can pursue. A cease and desist letter is typically the most cost-effective option, but in some cases…