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Trademark scams are on the rise and many applicants (and sometimes patent and trademark attorneys) are scammed. Our latest post on the blog reviews the tell-tale signs of these scams through email, post, or text.

Anatomy of a Trademark Scam – Yonaxis® I.P. Law Group Anatomy of a Trademark Scam trademark August 18, 2025July 3, 2025 by Yonaxis Trademark scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting business owners through email, postal mail, and text messages. These fraudulent schemes can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars while providing no legi...

Ownership is a basic concept of trademark rights. A recent Ninth Circuit case illustrates this concept in the latest post from the blog.

Understanding Trademark Ownership – Yonaxis® I.P. Law Group Understanding Trademark Ownership ownership registration trademark July 21, 2025June 24, 2025 by Yonaxis When businesses discover that competitors are using confusingly similar marks, the immediate instinct is often to file a trademark infringement lawsuit. However, before rushing to court, trademar...

Plaintiffs in a copyright infringement suit must prove ownership and copying. Copying is separated into two analyses in the 9th Circuit: copying and unlawful appropriation. Our latest blog posting discusses this area based on the recent Woodland v. Hill decision (i.e., Lil Nas X case).

Understanding the Elements of a Copyright Infringement Claim – Yonaxis® I.P. Law Group Understanding the Elements of a Copyright Infringement Claim copying copyright infringement selection and arragement substantial similarity unlawful appropriation July 14, 2025May 29, 2025 by Yonaxis Copyright cases require plaintiffs to prove specific elements to establish a valid claim. Understand...

Content creation is fast becoming a major monetizer, with many subscription platforms for creators to choose from. However, there are several IP issues to be considered to prevent potential legal headaches. This is the latest posting on our blog.

IP for Content Creators – Yonaxis® I.P. Law Group IP for Content Creators artificial intelligence authorship copyright Fair Use licensing NIL trademark work for hire June 2, 2025May 14, 2025 by Yonaxis In today’s digital economy, subscription-based content platforms like OnlyFans, JustforFans, Vimeo, Patreon, and YouTube have created unprecedente...