Appearance on America Teve in Miami.
We recently appeared on America Teve to discuss the news that Amazon reportedly employs thousands of people to listen to your Alexa conversations. Basically, Amazon’s is giving access to employees and third party vendors to Alexa’s recordings of interactions with users. https://www.americateve.com/videos/1-328832 Related articles Do I need a license to play or stream music […]
AUGUSTO PERERA, P.A. ASIPI LOS CABOS 2019.
We recently participated in a conference organized by the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI) titled “INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & TECHNOLOGY: LINKING THE FUTURE, READY TO KEEP THE PACE?” held in Los Cabos, Mexico, March 31 to April 2, 2019.
Copyright myths and misconceptions.
What is copyrightable and what is not. Copyright protection existin original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed, from which they can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with the aid of a machine or device. Works of authorship include the following categories: literary […]
Copyright, register it or not?
Copyright protection exist in original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed, from which they can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with the aid of a machine or device. “Under the Copyright Act of 1976, as amended, a copyright au- co gains “exclusive […]
Common Mistakes Made by Trademark Owners
In most jurisdictions, the majority of trademark filings correspond to small businesses and entrepreneurs or solopreneurs. When starting a business, solopreneurs are caught up on the demands and needs of getting their business off the ground to a path of growth and most of the times they overlook the following when it comes to trademarks. […]
Attorney Augusto Perera, Esq. volunteering with the South Miami-Kendall Bar Association and Dade Legal Aid’s Put Something Back Pro Bono Project with the “Wills on Wheels” Clinic.
!!Augusto Perera, Esq. volunteered with the South Miami-Kendall Bar Association and Dade Legal Aid’s Put Something Back Pro Bono Project which offered a pro bono “Wills on Wheels!” Clinic on Saturday, December 1, 2018 in the Village of Palmetto Bay. The purpose of the clinic was to assist local residents in need of basic estate […]
US Trademark Office Operating status during government shutdown
Update: for the latest on this topic, read U.S. Federal Government Shutdown: Impacts on Trademark and Copyright Filings. Dear Clients, As you all are aware the federal government is operating under a partial government shutdown, as of today the US Trademark Office remains open for business as normal. This is because the Office has access to […]
Augusto Perera, P.A. participated in the XX Congress of ASIPI recently held in Rio de Janeiro.
Recently we participated in the XX Congress of the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property or Asociacion Interamericana de la Propiedad Intellectual, ASIPI. The Annual gathering of Intellectual Property Attorneys from Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from November 25-28th. The Annual gathering is an opportunity for us to meet […]
First to file, first to use, and trademark squatters
Update: for the latest on this topic, read First-to-File vs. First-to-Use: Why Understanding the Difference Can Save Your Brand. The United States trademark law is based on the common law first to use in commerce theory. Is the use of the mark in interstate commerce which creates rights over a trademark, not its registration. In […]
Disparaging, immoral or scandalous trademarks? Bring them on!
Update: for the latest on this topic, read Disparaging, immoral or scandalous trademarks?. Are you considering registering a trademark that “Consists of or comprises immoral, deceptive, or scandalous matter; or matter which may disparage or falsely suggest a connection with persons, living or dead, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols, or bring them into contempt, or […]