Why Invest in IP Services When I’m Small and Unlikely to Be Copied? **Attorney Advertising**
It’s an assertion many budding entrepreneurs and small business owners make: “I’m just a small fish in a big pond. Do I really need to go through the hassle of protecting my intellectual property (IP)?” The short answer? Absolutely, and here’s why. 1. Today’s Small Fish is Tomorrow’s Whale Every business, no matter how influential […]
Maximizing Your Initial Online Patent Search: Essential Tips and Strategies **Attorney Advertising**
Innovations and inventions are the lifeblood of progress, and protecting your unique idea is paramount. Before you rush to file a patent, an initial online patent search can save you time and money, ensuring your idea hasn’t already been patented. Here are some tips to make the most of your initial patent search. 1. Start […]
The AI Revolution: Blessing or Curse for Creativity? **Attorney Advertising**
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world, and the creative industry isn’t left out. From AI-authored texts to AI-generated visual art, we’re witnessing a new era of creativity. But with this revolutionary change comes a tricky question that we continue to confront in rapidly shifting ways: Who owns AI-created content? AI, Written Text, and Copyright […]
Preserving Health and Trust: Unveiling Trademark Breaches in the Weight-Loss Industry with Wegovy and Ozempic **Attorney Advertising
As a trademark attorney, I’ve seen first-hand how essential trademarks are in the world of pharmaceuticals. They aren’t just legal formalities. They’re lifelines for public safety and health. Trademarks give consumers the confidence that they’re buying authentic, safe products—not counterfeits. The main reason for trademarks is to denote the source of the goods or services […]
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 […]
Design Patent Guide
What is a design patent? Design patents are a type of intellectual property protection used to protect a product’s ornamental or decorative aspects. They are granted by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). They are intended to protect the unique appearance of a product rather than the functional aspects of the design. To be […]
What Is Intellectual Property? **Attorney Advertising**
Intellectual property, also called IP, refers to the works that come from an individual’s creative mind. Intellectual property can include artwork, literary pieces, musical compositions, inventions, and other unique works generated by the mind of an individual. Intellectual property can be protected by law in a variety of ways, thus allowing the creator to financially […]
If I Comply with a Cease and Desist, Do I Still Have to Pay? **Attorney Advertising**
It’s never fun to be on the receiving end of a cease-and-desist letter, as you’re essentially being accused of using someone’s intellectual property without permission. If you receive such a letter, it’s important to pay close attention to what’s being alleged. In most cases, a cease-and-desist letter will include evidence of the sender’s registration and […]
Young Entrepreneurs and the COVID-19 Pandemic **Attorney Advertising**
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, I have been inspired by the sheer number of young entrepreneurs who have started new businesses and are working creatively to solve many of the problems that we are facing here in the United States and across the globe. It is astonishing how quickly young entrepreneurs responded by […]
“Booking.com” is now a Trademark: Why Does it Matter? **Attorney Advertising**
In the first-ever United States Supreme Court case to take place over the phone, necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic, Booking.com was found to be a trademarkable name, despite containing a generic term. In an 8-1 ruling1, the Court decided the combination of the generic term Booking with a .com extension transforms the generic term into […]
