Jabari-Jason Tyson-Phipps

Jabari-Jason Tyson-Phipps

For a Solutions Based Approach
  • Trademarks, Business Law, Entertainment & Sports Law ...
  • Eastern District of New York, New York, Southern District of New York
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Education
Washington University School of Law
J.D. (2008) | Law
Activities: Wash U Rugby
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National University of Singapore
International Business Law and Trade
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Brown University
B.A. (2005) | Business, Political Science, International Relations, and Archeology
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Honors: Cum Honoribus
Activities: Brown Rugby Undergraduate Student Council Sigma Chi
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Certifications
ADR- Mediation Certificate
American University Washington College of Law
Criminal Investigator Training Program
FLETC
Advanced Interviewing for Law Enforcement Investigators
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Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyer
Meritorious Service Award
United States Department of State
Dismantling a human trafficking ring and saving hundreds of victims.
Professional Associations
New York City Bar Association
Current
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Brown University Association of Class Leaders
Current
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Brown Club of New York
Board Member
Current
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Brown Alumni Entrepreneurship Group
Board Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Eastern District of New York
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 4689451
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Southern District of New York
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2nd Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    We accept all credit cards, Zelle, CashApp, Venmo, Apple and Google Pay, and are willing to make arrangements on a discretionary basis for other methods such as cryptocurrency.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    We offer flat fees and subscription fees for certain services.
Practice Areas
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Entertainment & Sports Law
Intellectual Property
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Securities Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Written
Legal Answers
Q. I made a mouse pad with the 52 week challenge on it. Do I need to copyright or patent it?
A: It depends: It can be both.

A copyright protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. This includes creative works like art, literature, and graphic designs. So for the design of the mousepad you may be able to file a copyright for those specific creative elements if the design on your mouse pad involves creative or artistic elements, such as unique graphics, illustrations, or text related to the 52-week challenge.

A patent protects inventions, processes, and certain types of designs. Utility patents cover new and useful inventions, while design patents protect the ornamental design of a functional item. If your mouse pad includes a unique and novel functional feature or design that serves a specific purpose (beyond mere aesthetics), you might consider exploring the possibility of a design patent.

Note copyrights and patents serve different purposes and that you automatically have a copyright upon creation. Registration with the U.S. Copyright Office provides additional benefits, such as the ability to sue for statutory damages not the copyright. Also note that it is significantly cheaper than a patent. Please also note this is not legal advice and only a high level overview. You should consult with a licensed attorney about your specific circumstances. If you would like I would be happy to help. Best of Luck. JJTP
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Pierce and Kwok LLP
299 Broadway
Suite 1405
New York, NY 10007
Telephone: (347) 338-0894
The JJTP Group
New Rochelle, NY, USA
Telephone: (347) 338-0894