Business & Brand Protection

Covers legal issues involved in protecting and growing a business and its brand, including entity formation and contracts, intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets), licensing, and enforcement against infringement or unfair competition. Also includes guidance on brand strategy, online marketplaces, domain names, advertising claims, and responding to cease-and-desist letters or disputes.

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How to Stop a Competitor From Using a Similar Brand Name in Texas: Trademark Cease-and-Desist and Enforcement Options
Business & Brand Protection

How to Stop a Competitor From Using a Similar Brand Name in Texas: Trademark Cease-and-Desist and Enforcement Options

July 16, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
In Texas, you can often stop a competitor from using a confusingly similar brand name in 2–4 weeks by sending a well-supported trademark cease-and-desist letter and preparing for court or USPTO action if they refuse. Whether you rely on a federal registration, Texas trademark registration, or common-law rights, enforcement usually turns on “likelihood of confusion” […]
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Domain Name Disputes – The UDRP Process That Takes 60 Days and $1,500
Business & Brand Protection Domain Name Disputes
Intellectual Property Law Internet Law & Cybersquatting Trademark Rights & Enforcement

Domain Name Disputes – The UDRP Process That Takes 60 Days and $1,500

May 1, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert
A UDRP domain name dispute typically takes about 60 days and starts around $1,500 in filing fees. It’s designed to recover domains registered in bad faith (cybersquatting) without going to court, if you prove trademark rights and lack of legitimate interest. This article explains the UDRP elements, process timeline, evidence, and outcomes. What Is a […]
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