Secrets of the Pros: What Famous Trade Secrets Can Teach Us About Intellectual Property **Attorney Advertising**
Trade secrets are a form of intellectual property that involves confidential and proprietary information that provides a business with a competitive advantage. Unlike patents, trademarks, and copyrights, trade secrets are not registered with any government agency, and they do not expire. As a result, they are protected as long as they remain secret and provide […]
Crafting an IP Protection Strategy That Fits Your Business Needs **Attorney Advertising***
A large part of your business’ value is likely in its intangible assets (patents, copyrights and trademarks). Just as you would craft a financial plan for your business, it makes sense that you would develop an intellectual property strategy to try and protect your intangible property. To create an effective intellectual property strategy, you should […]
The Benefits of a Yearly IP Audit for Your Business **Attorney Advertising**
It can be hard to know what type of Intellectual Property (IP) you have in your business. You may think that you don’t have any when, in reality, you might have a lot more than you think. The best way to find out is to sit down with an attorney and conduct an IP audit. […]
What are the Differences Among Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks?
What are the Differences Among Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks? If you have a new idea that you think is unique and could make you a fortune by selling it, it would be in your best interest to patent, trademark, or copyright it. All three are protections that shield people who may try to copy your […]
<strong>Can I Sell Products with Quotes from Famous People? **Attorney Advertising**</strong>
If you’re an artist, creative person, or entrepreneur, you know how difficult it can be to come up with the perfect design for a product. One way to add interest and draw attention to your product is by using cleverly worded quotes on merchandise. But can you use quotes from famous people without running into […]
When (and Why) You Should Copyright Your App Software **Attorney Advertising**
Are you a developer who has created a new app? If so, you may be wondering whether or not you should federally copyright your work. The answer, in most cases, is yes—you should copyright your app software. Read on to learn more about copyrights and how they can help protect your work. First, you need […]
Tattoos, Copyright, and You **Attorney Advertising**
You’re probably familiar with the concept of copyright protection. After all, it’s the reason you can’t just right click on an image in a Google search and upload it to your own site. But did you know that tattoos can also be protected by copyright law? That’s right—if you’ve got a tattoo that was created […]
Where Do Trademark and Copyright Symbols Go? **Attorney Advertising**
As an entrepreneur or small business owner, it’s important to understand when and how to use trademark and copyright symbols. These symbols indicate that a word, phrase, or image is protected by law, and they help to deter others from using your protected material without permission. But where do these symbols go? Read on to […]
Can Trade Secrets be Sold or Licensed? **Attorney Advertising**
Trade secrets are a type of intellectual property that can provide a competitive advantage to a business. Unlike patents and copyrights, trade secrets are not registered with the government and are instead kept secret by the owner of the information. But can trade secrets be sold or licensed? The answer is yes, but there are […]
The Most Common Copyright Mistake Intellectual Property Attorneys See Small Businesses Make. **Attorney Advertising**
In terms of copyrights, one of the most common mistakes intellectual property attorneys see clients make is failing to properly transfer ownership of a work. Whether it’s a logo, a piece of art, or anything else, whoever creates the work is automatically considered the owner of the copyright unless there’s an agreement in place that […]
