The Rights of Home Owner Association Members in Virginia
If you live in a common-interest development, you’re one of over 40 million American households that belong to a Home Owner’s Association. If you bought your property from a developer, ...
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Resolving Etsy Disputes
What should I do if I receive an item off Etsy that is not as described? Etsy is an innovative website that allows the sellers of handmade, vintage, or craft ...
November 2017 Trademarks
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig clients were issued 48 trademark office registrations in November. A registered trademark can build brand loyalty, deter copycats, and protect you from infringement claims. Contact DBL ...
Liquor License: How to Obtain One for Your Business
What liquor license do I need? If you would like to start a new business, or currently have one, and want to involve the sale of alcoholic beverages in your ...
Patents – Utility vs Design
What is a Patent? Essentially a patent is a government issued license reserving the sole right of an invention to its respected authority excluding others from making, using, or selling ...
Zuru: The Story of a Historic Patent Victory
By Partner Tom Dunlap Patents are the last great legitimate monopoly. They give the holder twenty years of exclusivity in the market, to exclude others from making, using or selling ...
Estate Planning: Selecting The Right Trustee For Your Estate
By Linda Graham, Partner One of the most important choices made during the trust planning process is who to name as your trustee. Too often little consideration is given to this ...
Trademarks 101: What You Need to Know
What is a Trademark? A trademark, as defined by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is a word, phrase, symbol, and/or design that identifies and distinguishes the source ...
DBL By the Numbers: October Trademarks and Patents
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig successfully obtained 69 trademark registrations and 22 patent notices of allowance for clients in October. Check out the publications below! Did you know a registered trademark can ...
Protecting Your Business Against Defamation
What is defamation? Your reputation is one of your business’ most valued assets. Reputation damage can result in grave financial losses. Business owners have legal rights against damaging false statements ...