Trademark Series: Part 2 In Part 1 of our trademark blog series (click here), we discussed the status of incontestability in trademark law. Incontestability seems like a sure thing- the registrant has exclusive right to use the registered mark in commerce. But, with all things legal, there are exceptions. Many people hear the word “incontestable” […]
Part I: Trademark Incontestability After federally registering your trademark you might think that you’re done dealing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), but, unfortunately, think again. You still have one more deadline to abide by if you want to permanently strengthen your registered rights. As the proud owner of a federally trademarked […]
A common question I get is “why do I need a premarital agreement? Isn’t that just me telling my partner that I already don’t trust that this marriage is going to work from the start?” No. People often think that premarital agreements only deal with what happens to your property after separation. While it does […]
The legal process can be tricky and stressful for first time misdemeanor offenders in North Carolina Some of the most common charges we encounter in our Raleigh criminal law practice involve drug and alcohol related offenses. This can be a very scary and stressful time for for time offenders and especially when they her the […]
Ignition Interlock is required by NC Law for drivers convicted of DWI type offenses with a 0.15 or higher BAC or with a prior DWI type conviction to only ignition interlock equipped vehicles. In order to obtain driving privileges in the event of a DWI conviction, proof of installation may be required. Ignition Interlock is […]
