CAUTION: Bad Trademarks Trademarks that are determined to be deceptive are not protected and may not be registered. Like deceptive marks, deceptively misdescriptive
How to Choose a Protectable Trademark The spectrum of trademark distinctiveness goes from fanciful marks, which are very protectable, to generic trademarks, which are not protectable.
Beware of Indirect Infringers Patent rights are created by federal law and give an inventor the right to exclude others from making, using, selling,
Have your Patent Rights been violated? A patent is a property right that the federal government gives to an inventor with respect to an invention. That
August 2005 Have your Patent Rights been violated? A patent is a property right that the federal government gives to an inventor
Copyright, e-Commerce and the DMCA Understanding the DMCA: Protecting Your Digital Rights in the Modern Age In today’s digital landscape, protecting intellectual property has become
Secrets of Your Business are Protectable Trade secrets are information that companies keep secret to give them an advantage over their competitors. Patents and Copyrights must
Is Someone Squatting on Your Domain While conducting business in today’s electronic age, it is common for a company to have an interest in a domain
What about International Patent Protection? A patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provides patent protection to an inventor only within
Is my Business Method or Process Protectable? Historical Basis Historically, a method or process of doing business was considered unpatentable, even if that process was otherwise useful,