The process of preparing a utility patent is often labor-intensive. Nonetheless, owning a non-provisional or utility patent can be incredibly lucrative. Successful patent applicants will hold the patent for up to 20 years. The holder of a utility patent has the...
One of the most common questions our legal clients ask us is, “Can I patent my invention?” The answer is not always obvious. Our attorneys analyze the idea or the product that a client would like to patent. We determine which type of patent would be the most...
A trademark is a phrase, word, or logo that identifies the source of goods or services. U.S. trademark law allows businesses to protect their commercial identities or brands. Federal laws, including the Lanham Act, govern trademark laws in the United States. The goal...
If you are a business owner, understanding trademarks and trademark infringement can be extremely helpful. Trademarks are words or symbols that represent a product or company. U.S. federal law protects trademarks as a type of intellectual property. Business owners who...
E-commerce sales of counterfeit goods are becoming a growing problem in the U.S. economy. In the U.S. alone, counterfeit goods and piracy have cost U.S. merchants $41 billion dollars. Every year, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection seizes massive numbers of...
A copyright is a set of rights that automatically belong to a person who creates an original work of authorship. Creators of songs, literary works, movies, and software have certain rights regarding that work. Copyright owners have a right to reproduce their work,...
A start-up company founded by an MIT researcher is suing Facebook for making their trade secrets public. Neural Magic is a technology company that sells software that users can install on their CPU to make its performance the same level as graphic processing units....
What Are the International Patent Laws? If you provide products and services worldwide and have a patent for them, you should understand international patent laws. The patent protection granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office only applies within the US borders....
Is Filing a Patent Worth It? Identifying how your product differs from pre-existing products and services is the first step toward creating a patent. Collecting census data is crucial in determining the actual size of the product’s market. If you find out that the...
It is essential that you keep your company’s trade secrets protected. If you discover that your trade secrets have been leaked, you may need to take legal action to recover the damages you have suffered. You may be able to take several different actions to protect...