Law Offices of Lawrence G. Townsend

When a purse company violated a trademark, the ensuing case had a result that surprised some.

A man claimed this world famous comedian stole his idea. But this factor stopped his claim.

One company alleges the other's founder knew of their design prior to copying their product.

I have more than 40 years of experience in intellectual property law, safeguarding the unique creations of California businesses.

Designer asks court to sort out legal issues in copyright dispute https://bit.ly/3mS0pTZ

Willfulness not needed to disgorge profits for infringing trademark https://bit.ly/3cr9U8J

Musicians pour everything into their albums.

Packaging colors can be inherently distinctive, says Federal Circuit https://bit.ly/3f8CHzN

Company wanted specific colors protected.

A high-profile movie studio is being sued by a composer's estate for similarities between his work and a TV theme song.

Helping business owners, artists, celebrities and more in the San Francisco area.

Supreme Court to say when terms are generic and cannot be protected as trademarks http://bit.ly/3dhpdkf

Led Zeppelin wins Stairway to Heaven case at 9th Circuit http://bit.ly/33vikHS

Can you trademark a word with a cultural meaning? Be cautious. http://bit.ly/2Wxkc1l

Should e-commerce platforms be liable for third-party counterfeits? http://bit.ly/3aTS24u

No one can pass another's intellectual property off as their own.

Has Choose Your Own Adventure become a generic term? http://bit.ly/39psX0J

The status of a specific trademarked term may impact the future of interactive fiction.