Poughkeepsie Intellectual Property Law Blog
Software patents can drive innovation forward
Patents often protect material things, from manufacturing processes to tangible products. But you can also get patents on what may be the most valuable thing your company owns, even if you can’t hold it in your hands. Tesla, Inc. recently filed a patent application...
The high costs of infringement aren’t worried about intent
Patents offer you safeguards, but others enjoy those same standards. You’ll need to make sure your process isn’t overlapping protected ground when you get underway. If a court finds you infringing, the costs can be devastating. Damages for patent infringement have...
Drawings add clarity, but their guidelines might be anything but
The rules that apply to a patent application are wide and varied, and even the opportunity to clarify your pitch comes with its own guidelines. Following all the rules for submitting a drawing isn’t easy, and coming up with a qualifying document can be an art in...
Licensing answers can quickly come with more questions
Patents provide essential protections for doing business. There are a wealth of ways you can defend your work, but seemingly just as many where you may put them in jeopardy. A recent ruling made clear one more way your defenses may be at risk. The U.S. Court of...
Denial expertise is a must to stay appealing while managing costs
Failing to get a favorable decision from a patent examiner isn’t the end of the line, but escalating things to the next step can be costly. Getting your application granted after denial can take a lot of extra work, and you’d better be sure you’ve got a strong case...
Recognition as a micro entity can be a big deal
Large entities may be giants in the patent space, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for everyone. Small organizations could get in while paying less, but why stop at small when you can go smaller. The U.S. Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) can recognize qualifying...
The US and Mexico agree on more perks to streamline patents
The U.S. and Mexico announced plans to bolster a shared patent process that aims to speed up secondary patent approvals. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) have strengthened an agreement they...
Successful worldwide designs rely on international safeguarding
Patents offer you safeguards for your intellectual property, but U.S. filings may only protect you from sea to shining sea, and not beyond. You do have options if you’re looking to cross international waters – if you can navigate the process. The U.S. once again filed...
Mismanaging protection leaves you missing the trademark
Intellectual property can be an intricate process where you can make big leaps in protecting your ideas, but missteps could cost you dearly. You’ve probably seen the symbol of a trademark before—™ or ®—but maybe you haven’t really thought about everything the process...
Use caution in trade secrets despite China trade deal assurances
A new trade deal between the U.S. and China will have an enormous impact on how the two countries interact. One of the largest ramifications could address problems involving trade secrets, but that isn’t guaranteed to make them the preferable option. In the past,...
