July 2005
Is my Business Method or Process Protectable? Historical Basis Historically, a method or process of doing business was considered unpatentable,
Computer Software a Hybrid Approach
All computer programs, fixed in any form by any method, performing any function for any purpose, are entitled to copyright
Intellectual Property and the World Wide Web
The internet is a great resource of information as well as images, documents, programs and web pages. Various types of
How to Read a Patent
A patent is a complex, legal and technical document. A patent can define your legal rights, therefore assistance of a
How to Enforce or Challenge a Patent
A patent gives the patent owner an exclusive right in the subject matter of the patent. If another person or
June 2005
How to Enforce or Challenge a Patent A patent gives the patent owner an exclusive right in the subject matter
Protecting Proprietary Information with Trade Secrets
One way to protect proprietary information is as a trade secret. However, in order to benefit from any laws which
Trademark Protection under State Common laws
Trademark rights arise in the United States from the actual use of the mark. Thus, if a product is sold
Using Patents to Protect Ornamental Objects
A design patent protects the ornamental features of a manufactured article. One of the requirements that an ornamental design must
Protecting Pharmaceuticals Patents
Strong patent protection for pharmaceuticals drives medical progress by providing economic incentives for innovation. Patents provide the patent owner with