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When someone holds a patent on a certain product or design, they are the only one who is allowed to use it. Their intellectual property has been protected. Another company can’t begin manufacturing and selling the same product, for example, as it would be a patent...
Filing a patent application is only the first step in protecting a new invention. The next stage involves examination by the patent office, where your application will be reviewed for compliance with the rules and requirements of patent law. Many applications do not...
You’ve come up with something unique. Perhaps an invention, a product or a process. It feels like the kind of idea that could take off. Naturally, the next step would be to protect it by filing a patent. However, this is where many people go wrong; they assume it’s...
Protecting intellectual property is essential for companies expanding globally. Doing it without the help of an experienced patent attorney can lead to costly missteps. The “do-it-yourself” route may look like it costs less. However, it could lead to rejected...
Filing a provisional patent application can be an attractive first step for inventors and companies looking to protect their innovations. It offers a lower-cost way to secure an early filing date for a final non-provisional patent application and gives applicants up...
When someone creates something new, it is natural to assume they own it. But in patent law, things are not always that simple. Many inventors are surprised to learn that even though their name is on the patent, they might not fully own the rights to it. This can be an...
If you are an inventor or a business owner, getting a patent may be an important step to take to protect your intellectual property. You need to ensure that only your company is allowed to use that IP and that a competitor won’t use it to rip off your products or try...
Trademark disputes often arise when two parties claim rights to similar marks. These conflicts can affect brand identity, customer trust and the reputation of a business. Below are some of the most common types of trademark disputes. Infringement claims Trademark...
Patent law is a very complex concern that even successful business leaders and executives cannot handle without appropriate support. The very process of prosecuting a patent often proves too challenging. Without proper support, those seeking patent protection may not...
As a business owner, you have what’s known as a “shop right” to anything developed or invented by one of your employees as part of their job. This means you own it and have the right to patent, trademark or copyright it without having to compensate them. Further, they...
