INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BASICS THAT EVERY BUSINESS OWNER NEEDS TO KNOW ***Attorney Advertising***
Intellectual Property (“IP”) is an intangible asset that most businesses create and own. IP consists of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets law. If you’re running a business or brand and failing to think of and treat your Intellectual Property as an asset (or if you’re not using it properly), you are wasting time and […]
Need a Patent? Step One is a Prior Art Search **Attorney Advertising **
It’s important to the patent process that one does a prior art search to make sure that no one else has patented the same invention or design. A design or invention may serve a purpose and not be obvious, but one can’t patent what has already been discovered and disclosed because it’s not unique or […]
Boutique and Niche Cosmetics: Should You Apply for a Patent for Your Formula? **Attorney Advertising**
Entrepreneurship has its benefits, and for those following their passion and working hard, it’s possible to make a living doing what they love. With sites like Shopify, Amazon, Ebay, and Etsy, it’s easier than ever for a cosmetic formulator to create and sell products to the public. However, there’s a lot of competition out there. […]
Patent Pending: How Much Protection? **Attorney Advertising **
You’ve created something brilliant, and now you’re in the long process of getting a patent. It may be years before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) grants your patent, so what do you do? The good news is that you can still market your patent pending item with protection under patent law. Why are […]
What’s a Provisional Application for Patent? **Attorney Advertising**
Patent infringement is a costly problem for inventors and businesses, and by the time the problem is discovered, it can be very costly to litigate and solve for all parties involved. However, there is a way to ensure that inventors can stake their claim as the first person to create an invention. A provisional patent […]
Help! I’m Being Accused of Patent Infringement! ** Attorney Advertising **
It’s never a good day when an inventor, engineer, or business owner is accused of infringing on someone’s patent. Perhaps you did something wrong. Maybe your actions were unintentional, or maybe the infringement claim itself is bogus. Let’s dig into some of the common reasons why you may be accused of patent infringement and what […]
Patent Protection Is Not Forever: Here’s What to Know **Attorney Advertising **
It’s an exciting time when an inventor develops a solution to a problem not currently known in the marketplace. While the inventor may be eager to share his or her discovery with the world, it’s often necessary to seek out patent protection so that no one else can steal the product or formula before it’s […]
How to Transfer Ownership of Your Patents Following a Medical Crisis or Death *Attorney Advertising*
Inventors are often presented with many opportunities to sell or transfer ownership of their patents. Usually, a proposal of this sort is a happy and joyful occurrence, meaning that the inventor is nearing a payday and receiving affirmation that their idea or invention could provide a valuable or meaningful contribution to the world. But sometimes, […]
The Entrepreneur’s Litmus Test for Intellectual Property | Brooklyn and Charleston Trademark Attorney
Entrepreneurs have a keen understanding that time and money are important assets for their company. However, a lot of entrepreneurs don’t include their intellectual property in that list. In fact, many small business owners don’t even consider whether or not they have intellectual property. This leaves a lot of valuable creative work at risk. Intellectual […]
The Importance of Protecting Your Intellectual Property in Foreign Countries
Companies often neglect to consider how important it is to protect their intellectual property overseas. Even some of those business-savvy industry giants mistakenly overlook this critical aspect of brand growth and protection. Apple and New Balance have been two of the world famous players that have been subject to accusations of infringement and other lawsuits. […]
