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​Article: New Copyright Claims Board Creates “Small Claims” Alternative to Litigation
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News: Bass again named among Best Lawyers in America™
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Intellectual Property Law:
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Your ideas, your expression, and your brand are the lifeblood of your business. Copyrights safeguard your creative output; trademarks protect the reputation behind your name. Together, they form the intellectual backbone that drives recognition and growth. Securing and enforcing these rights isn’t optional—it’s essential to staying distinct and defensible in today’s global market.
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​Intellectual property is the foundation of modern commerce. From distinctive trademarks to original creative works protected by copyright, these assets shape a company’s reputation and revenue. Effective IP counsel doesn’t just protect these assets—it strengthens them, ensuring your business can innovate and compete with confidence.
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Every business runs on ideas, expression, and identity—and that’s what intellectual property protects. Copyrights secure the originality of your work. Trademarks preserve the power of your brand. The right legal guidance not only defends those rights but also helps position your company to innovate freely, expand safely, and stand out confidently.
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Leon has twenty seven years of experience practicing IP law. Leon's focus is on providing comprehensive legal strategies to further out clients’ unique goals.
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Leon advises companies ranging from start-up businesses to large and established companies based throughout the U.S. Some of the services we provide include:
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Searching and clearance of trademarks.
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Registering trademarks in the U.S. and internationally.
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Registering trade dress, product and packaging configurations.
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Watch/surveillance services for conflicting marks.
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Copyrights.
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Copyright and trademark licenses.
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Technology licenses.
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Transactions involving technology and e-commerce.
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Intellectual property audits, management and counseling.
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M&A due diligence.
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Intellectual property litigation.
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Inter partes trademark proceedings,
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Sweepstakes and promotions.
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Advertising compliance/clearance.
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Software licensing and development agreements.
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E-commerce.
​Intellectual Property
& Entertainment Litigation
With twenty-seven years in practice, Leon has the knowledge and experience to respond efficiently and effectively to litigation matters. Our IP & entertainment litigation experience includes:
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Trademark infringement.
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Copyright infringement.
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Trade dress infringement.
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Opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
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Trade secret violations.
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Representation of concert & festival promoters and venues
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Band member disputes
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Record Label lawsuits
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Prosecution and Defense of DMCA claims
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False advertising.
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Unfair competition.​
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​Contact us here with general inquires. You may Schedule a meeting online, or contact us at meetings@leonbass.com or 614-706-5366 (614-706-LEON).
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​Leon D. Bass
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*Leon Bass is licensed as an attorney to practice law in Ohio and the U.S. Virgin Islands