Trademark and Copyright Infringement Defense Lawyer Serving Appleton

Trademark and Copyright Infringement Defense Lawyer Serving Appleton

When creating something new and unique, whether a business practice or service, music, art, content, or something else entirely, people typically protect their work and ideas with trademarks and copyrights. As such, when a person knowingly violates these protections for personal or financial gain, he or she can be charged with trademark and copyright infringement. Unfortunately, even when charged with such an offense unfairly, such as when a person unknowingly copies someone else’s work or produces something that is merely similar, a person has to face the potential of being saddled with hefty financial penalties.

At Hart Powell, S.C., we believe anyone in Appleton who has been charged with this offense deserves the opportunity to defend themselves and have an attorney who is on their side. With the help of a skilled lawyer, in fact, a person may stand a better chance of having their charges reduced or even dismissed.

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    What Is Trademark and Copyright Infringement?

    Trademark and copyright infringement may happen several different ways. The following are common acts considered infringement and punishable through these intellectual property protection laws:

    • Directly reproducing or copying a work
    • Creating a work in a new medium that reproduces another work
    • Publicly displaying a work without a copyright holder’s permission
    • Breaking a creator’s “moral rights” by copying their work

    In many cases, a defendant may be able to cite fair use policies. Fair use includes use of copyrighted material by teachers, satirists, and other professionals who need to access and present otherwise protected work.

    Contact a Trademark and Copyright Infringement Attorney in Appleton

    If you’re facing trademark and copyright infringement allegations, you need someone on your side who is well-versed in the applicable laws and who knows how to fight for you. Call a lawyer from Hart Powell, S.C. today at (414) 271-9595 to discuss your defense options and what we can do for you.

    Written by Michael Hart & Craig Powell

    Last Updated : January 17, 2024