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Prosecuting patent infringement is often about protecting an idea, invention or manufacturing process. A patent extends the sole right to use a process, invention or concept for years. Innovative businesses can often produce better products than their competitors or...
Protecting your invention with a patent prevents others from using it without your permission. Nonetheless, your idea may also not be new, which means it won't be eligible for a patent. Accordingly, you need to conduct a search to determine if someone else or a...
In the business world, intellectual property is one of the most important things to understand. This includes patents, trademarks, and copyrights. These are all forms of legal protection for businesses that allow them to exploit their ideas and creations commercially....
What do all white boxes with black lettering from Apple, the blue boxes from Tiffany’s and Louboutin’s red-soled shoes all have in common? They’re all part of the visual or aesthetic elements of the packaging or products, and they immediately convey “authenticity” to...
Creating a board game is an exciting and challenging endeavor that requires a significant investment of time and resources. Therefore, as a game developer, it's essential to understand the legal protections available to you, including the possibility of obtaining a...
When the subject of “property” comes up, most people imagine tangible assets like personal property (cars, jewelry or real estate and so forth). However, when you have a creation of the mind, such as a work of art or technological innovation, then it is important that...
Inventing an idea and implementing it is not easy. It requires creativity and strategies. Thus, it can be stressful when another person copies your invention and monetizes it without your permission. The United States Code (U.S.C.) Title 35 protects people who...
Competition means needing to innovate, as creating a new manufacturing process, plant variety or machine could lead to one company's dominance of a particular industry. Successfully prosecuting a patent allows a business that invests in research and developments to...
When you create a new product and apply for a patent, your goal might be to build a company around this patent. Maybe you’re planning to launch a startup focused on this new idea. Alternatively, you may have an existing company that is simply patenting a new product...
Given the importance that comes with branding in today’s economy, the importance of a strong trademark cannot be overemphasized. The overall purpose of a trademark is to protect your creation from unfair exploitation by third parties. But, can you trademark anything...
