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Jabari-Jason Tyson-Phipps
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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
- FLETC
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
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- Brown University Association of Class Leaders
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- Brown Club of New York
- Board Member
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- Brown Alumni Entrepreneurship Group
- Board Member
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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
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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 ... Read More
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