Selling Your Business? Your IP Might Not Be Coming With It **Attorney Advertising**
Here’s a scenario I see more often than you’d expect. A founder builds a business, finds a buyer, agrees on a price, and everyone starts celebrating. Then the buyer’s lawyers start due diligence, and the deal hits a wall. The trademark is registered in the founder’s personal name, not the company’s. The website and product […]
The Handshake Deal That Cost Everything: Why Verbal Agreements Don’t Protect Your IP **Attorney Advertising**
It starts with excitement. You have a great idea, you find the right person to help bring it to life, and everything feels aligned. You talk through the vision, agree on the basics, and get to work. Who needs paperwork when you are both on the same page? A lot of people find out the […]
AI Can’t Own Your Work — But You Can: What the Supreme Court’s Latest Move Means for Creators **Attorney Advertising**
If you’ve been following the conversation around artificial intelligence and intellectual property, here’s the latest development: the U.S. Supreme Court has officially closed the door on whether AI can be a copyright author, at least for now. On March 2, 2026, the Court declined to hear Thaler v. Perlmutter, ending Dr. Stephen Thaler’s multi-year effort […]
The Great Patent Office Denial That Became an Urban Legend **Attorney Advertising**
Every generation has its skeptics, or people who look at the world around them and decide the big ideas must already be taken. And perhaps no quote captures that mindset better than the infamous line attributed to an 1899 U.S. Patent Office Commissioner: “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” It’s repeated so often […]
What Is a Demand Letter? Your Guide to Understanding Cease and Desist Letters **Attorney Advertising**
You open your mail and see an official-looking letter from a law firm. The subject line mentions “demand letter,” “notice of prior rights” or “cease and desist,” and your heart starts racing. What exactly did you receive, and what should you do about it? Take a deep breath. A demand letter isn’t a lawsuit, and […]
From Idea to IPO: How Public Companies Use IP Strategy to Drive Valuation (And What You Can Learn Early) **Attorney Advertising**
If you think intellectual property is just about filing patents or registering trademarks, think again. For large, publicly traded companies, IP isn’t merely legal protection, but it’s a core financial asset that can make or break their valuation on Wall Street. But you don’t need to be a Fortune 500 company to benefit from that […]
5 Copyright Facts Every Creator Should Know **Attorney Advertising**
As an intellectual property attorney, I find that copyright is often the most misunderstood form of IP protection. Myths abound, from the infamous “poor man’s copyright” (mailing yourself your work, which doesn’t actually provide legal protection) to confusion about what exactly copyright covers. Let me clear up some confusion with five essential facts about copyright […]
Is Your Invention Patent-Worthy? 5 Signs Your Idea Might Be Ready for Protection **Attorney Advertising**
One of the most common questions I hear from inventors and entrepreneurs is surprisingly straightforward: “How do I know if my invention is special enough to patent?” It’s a question that cuts to the heart of innovation. After all, patents aren’t just legal documents, they represent years of work, significant investment, and protection for truly […]
Does Your IP Attorney Need to Be Local? What Really Matters **Attorney Advertising**
Here’s a question we hear often: “I’m in California (or any other state) – can you help me with my trademark even though you’re not based there?” The short answer is yes, but let’s dive into why location matters less than you might think when it comes to intellectual property law. Why IP Law is […]
Does Forming an LLC or Corporation Give You IP Rights? Here’s What You Need to Know **Attorney Advertising**
There’s a persistent myth in the business world that simply registering your company name as an LLC or corporation automatically protects your intellectual property rights. Let’s clear this up once and for all: forming a business entity, while important for many reasons, does not automatically grant you any intellectual property rights in the United States. […]
