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The Streamlabs (SLOBS) Plagiarism Scandal

Plagiarism Today

The developers at the OBS Project recently tweeted that they had asked SLOBS to not use the OBS name but that they did so anyway and were “uncooperative at every turn.” This includes web developement. But web development does bring its unique challenges. We kindly asked them not to.

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Intent-to-Use Trademark Application: Comprehensive Guide

LexBlog IP

A Section 1(b) Intent-to-Use trademark application means that a person or legal entity has a “ bona fide ” intent to use the trademark “in commerce” in the near future. The Two Common Trademark Applications: 1(a) Use in Commerce vs. 1(b) Intent-to-Use. Pros and Cons to Filing an Intent-to-Use Trademark Application.

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World IP Day 2021 – Focus on IP and SMEs

azrights

Turning ideas into a business and brand involves using the tools of the IP system – trademarks, design rights, copyright, patents, and confidential information or trade secrets. IP input is essential and goes beyond undertaking legal availability searches and registering trademarks. Such assets are cheaper to enforce.

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