Intellectual Property Blog
Tech Collaborations and Technology Contracts: Here’s Why You Need an Intellectual Property Lawyer
Technology is critical for businesses today. It helps them operate more efficiently and effectively, connect with customers and partners, and compete in the global marketplace. But with the ever-changing landscape of technology, it can be difficult to keep up with the...
Copyright Infringement: The Laws and How a Copyright Lawyer Helps
Copyrights are infringed on for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it’s simply because someone doesn’t know they’re not allowed to use a copyrighted work without permission. Other times, it may be because someone is deliberately trying to avoid paying for the use of...
Why do Businesses Need a Trademark Attorney?
A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods of one party from those of another. A service mark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination thereof, that identifies and...
A Brief Guide on Trademark Prosecution
A trademark is a sign that distinguishes the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. The owner of a trademark may use it to prevent others from using a similar or identical sign in connection with similar goods or services and to benefit...
Patent Laws and the Role of a Patent Attorney
A patent is a form of intellectual property that gives its owner the legal right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a limited period. In the United States, patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). To get a...
Intellectual Property Disputes and How to Resolve Them
When it comes to intellectual property disputes, the first thing you need to understand is what intellectual property is. Intellectual property is any original creation of the mind, whether it’s a design, invention, literary work, or anything else. This can include...
5 Steps to Getting a Design Patent
A design patent protects the ornamental appearance and overall design of a product. As per 35 U.S.C. § 171, design patents protect, “any new, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture.” Having a design patent gives its an owner the ability to use,...
The Importance of Getting Your Design Patented
A patent is one of the best ways to protect against intellectual property theft. While most people are familiar with the concept of a patent, many are not aware that U.S. law has 3 different types of patents: utility patents, design patents, and plant patents. The two...
Common Questions About Patent Maintenance Fees
Patent maintenance fees are compulsory fees that you must pay to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) at certain junctures after a utility patent has been issued to keep it active. Maintenance fees are not required for design patents, however, so...