Decades Of Experience In Science, Business And Intellectual Property Law
Your intellectual property (IP) is often one of your most valuable business assets, and unauthorized use can threaten both your financial interests and your reputation. When infringement occurs, legal action may provide a path to compensation and other remedies aimed...
Patents and copyrights are two ways to protect your intellectual property. However, they work very differently and apply to different types of IP, so it is crucial that you understand which one you need. A patent is generally used for a technical invention. Someone...
A restaurant’s name, branding, recipes, marketing materials and unique concepts may all carry significant value for a small business owner. Without proper legal protection, competitors may copy important parts of the business or create confusion in the marketplace. As...
If you believe you have a novel invention, you may submit a patent application. This documentation will then be assigned to a patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or USPTO, who will take your case. In a general sense, the role of the...
Innovation is a core driver of growth, particularly in industries such as technology, manufacturing and e-commerce. However, with innovation comes risk, including the growing threat of “patent trolls.” Understanding how to respond to these aggressive forms of patent...
A business should actively manage its intellectual property (IP) portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. IP portfolio management is an essential strategic practice for businesses, yet not all do it. Here is what to know about this...
If you own a trademark, your job isn’t over once it’s registered. In fact, that’s when the real work begins. You must continuously monitor and enforce your trademark rights. This is what trademark policing is all about. It’s a legal duty, and if you ignore it, your...
You’ve built your brand, the name, the logo and the look. So when someone else starts using something suspiciously similar, you want answers fast. But what does trademark infringement really mean under the law? Trademark law isn’t just about identical copies. It’s...
The decision to litigate against someone for using your trademark is not one to make lightly. Nonetheless, it is sometimes necessary to do so. The following three things can increase your chances of a successful resolution. 1. Ensure that there was trademark...
Being accused of intellectual property (IP) infringement is going to make your life more complicated than it needs to be. While there is always the chance that someone could accuse you of an infringement even if you’ve done everything correctly, many claims occur...