Weekly IP Buzz for the Week Ending November 18, 2022

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Written By Darin M. Klemchuk

In this week's post, we see that although copyright registration is not necessary for ownership rights, it is beneficial and necessary in the event of infringement, and to need to file suit for damages.

Also, IKEA sends a cease and desist to video game company over alleged trademark infringement.

Why Should You Register Your Copyright?

Copyright registration provides important benefits including the ability to sue for infringement and request statutory damages and recover attorney fees.

Read more here.

IKEA Sends Cease and Desist to Indie Game Developer

Seeking trademark enforcement and protection of its reputation, IKEA sends cease and desist to indie game developer for using similar look and style in video game furniture store.

Find more here.

For more posts, see our Ideate blog for the latest news and insights into law, business, and culture.

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In addition to publishing Thriving Attorney, Darin M. Klemchuk is founder of Klemchuk LLP, a litigation, intellectual property, and transactional law firm located in Dallas, Texas. Click to read more about Darin Klemchuk's practice as an intellectual property lawyer. For more on the latest developments in IP law, see the blogs Ideate and IP Questions Answered.

Darin M. Klemchuk

Darin M. Klemchuk is the Managing Partner and founder of Klemchuk PLLC.  He focuses his law practice on intellectual property and commercial litigation, anti-counterfeiting and IP enforcement programs, and legal strategy for growing businesses.  You can connect with Darin via email or follow up on LinkedIn.

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