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If someone duplicates a logo, image, name or something else you’ve trademarked without your consent, it can be relatively easy to hold them liable for trademark infringement. However, it’s often not so clear-cut. Many cases involve what’s called “trademark dilution.”...
Many creatives wonder if they can patent an idea, which has created debates. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) defines a patent as a grant of a property right to an inventor. Thus, it protects an innovation. But what about an idea? Here is what you...
As a patent owner, it's essential to understand the concept of patent term extension and adjustment. These mechanisms can potentially extend the life of your patent, allowing you to maximize the benefits of your intellectual property. Typically, a utility patent has a...
Getting a patent can take months or even years (2 years is somewhat typical). This is why you will often see products that advertise a “patent pending” status. A company has started selling a product, knowing that a patent application has been filed, but they want to...
Most people find understanding how to protect their intellectual property (IP) hard enough in the physical world. Yet, thanks to massive technological advances, you now must worry about protecting your IP in the virtual one too. You might think that you have nothing...
The patent process is inherently time-sensitive. The longer that an individual inventor or innovative business waits to file a patent, the more likely their invention will be impacted by claims of prior art. It is important to submit a non-provisional patent...
Patent filing is an essential step toward protecting your intellectual property. However, many individuals and businesses often try to save money by filing the patents themselves, commonly known as DIY patent filing. It may seem like a cost-effective approach, but it...
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....
