Decades Of Experience In Science, Business And Intellectual Property Law
It can be unlawful for another business to use your intellectual property without your permission. These include your copyright, patent or trademark. If you discover this is happening, you should act quickly, as their action can negatively impact your business. Here...
What is it that makes Coca-Cola different from other similar drinks? What is it that makes the Colonel’s chicken seasoning so special? Those are trade secrets the firms go to great lengths to protect. In the case of the recipe for Coca-Cola’s syrup, it is alleged that...
In the past, noncompete agreements were a common way for business owners to protect their intellectual property (IP). Employees often needed access to this IP as part of their job, making it difficult to keep trade secrets entirely confidential. Noncompete agreements...
In today's competitive business environment, safeguarding your intellectual property (IP) can provide an edge. While legal protections like patents and trademarks are essential, they may not be enough. Implementing robust physical security measures is equally...
Licensing your intellectual property is crucial to your company’s success. Patents, copyrights and trademarks give companies a competitive edge and help define their brands. But how long do you have the rights to that intellectual property, and what happens if it...
People sometimes use words like copyright, patent or trademark interchangeably. They know that all of these words refer to different ways to protect intellectual property, and they just assume that these terms generally mean the same thing. But that’s a problematic...
Trademarks are vital assets for modern companies. When there are tons of competitors out there with similar products (sometimes with cheaper prices), brand identity is everything. Consumers will often choose to stick with a brand they know and trust before they risk...
Physical assets are very important to businesses, but there is much more to companies. A business is nothing without its branding, and this is where intellectual property comes in. Intellectual property includes things like slogans, recipes and unique processes that...
Your trademark is what defines your brand from others in the market. As such, it should be unique and protected to prevent unauthorized use that could undermine your brand identity. However, trademarks still get infringed and some of the ways your trademark could be...
If you are about to go through a merger or acquisition, you need to think about the two companies' intellectual properties (IP). You don't want to experience misunderstandings regarding IP rights or encounter potential risks from the other company. Below are two...