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For many international businesses, the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) is viewed primarily as a corporate jurisdiction rather than a trademark jurisdiction. Yet that distinction is precisely why trademark protection in the Territory is frequently overlooked — despite the important role  BVI structures play in global intellectual property ownership and international commer...

Online platforms have become a central arena for how intellectual property issues arise and are addressed in the digital ecosystem. Across social media, marketplaces, and emerging digital services, platforms, rights holders, and users operate within systems that enable large-scale distribution but also introduce new challenges in detecting and addressing infringement. At the ...

Franchise and brand license arrangements can create valuable growth and revenue opportunities and can take businesses to the next level. However, poorly drafted agreements can expose both sides to significant legal, financial, and brand risk. From unclear scope of rights to inadequate quality control and accidental franchise creation, small drafting mistakes can quickly lead ...

The Trademark Administrators’ Exchange (TMAE) Summit on October 19-21 is the premier event designed for trademark administrators and professionals who keep IP operations running smoothly. Join peers from across the country for this exciting event providing focused education (CLE pending), interactive discussions, immersive workshops, and valuable networking—all in a colla...