Poughkeepsie Intellectual Property Law Blog
Alternative ways to handle IP disputes
Litigation is often a necessary component of working in intellectual property. The proof is in the ever-increasing number of suits filed. But heading to court doesn’t need to be your default answer for every problem that arises. Patent lawsuits have risen 9% from the...
3M is leveraging trademark protections to fight price-gouging
Trademarks are for protecting important property like names and logos. While this can be as simple as barring someone from using your likeness, the protections for your brand likely extend much further. The 3M Company has filed six lawsuits alleging violations of...
Patent trends signal significant implications for 5G
Companies around the world are transitioning to new communication technologies. The advent of 5G wireless communication is driving patent applications skyward as businesses look to take advantage of international upgrades. Digital technology has moved to the front of...
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...
Patent drawings add clarity, but their guidelines are anything but
The rules that apply to a patent application are many and varied, and even the opportunity to visually explain your idea comes with its own guidelines. Following all the rules for U.S. patent drawings isn’t easy, and preparing them is an art in itself. Including...
Pitfalls in Licensing Patents
Patents provide essential protections for doing business. There are a wealth of ways you can defend your patents, 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...
An appealing option for your US patent application
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 challenging. Getting your application granted after denial by the examiner can take some extra work, but can be worth the additional...
Recognition as a micro entity can be a big deal
Large companies may be giants in the patent space, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for everyone when it comes to government fee amounts at the US Patent Office. Small organizations could get in while paying less, but why stop at small when you can go smaller?...
The US and Mexico agree on more ways to streamline the patent process
The U.S. and Mexico announced plans to bolster a shared patent process called the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) that aims to speed up secondary patent approvals, where patent protection is desired in both countries. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and...
Successful worldwide patent protection relies on international safeguarding
Patents offer you safeguards for your invention, but a U.S. patent only protects 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 more...
