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
Why Provide Copyright Notice?
As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to copyright law, providing
What to Do When a Website Infringes Your Mark?
Over the past few years, Internet search engines, such as Google or Yahoo, have generated large revenues by selling advertising
Why Should I Register a Trademark?
While a “trademark” has a certain level of protection from the moment the mark is first used in commerce, without
Can I Protect My Invention Overseas?
Once you apply for a US patent, you may want to consider filing for a patent in other countries, if
Got a Patent, Now What?
After applying for a patent, inventors frequently find themselves in a position where they lack the resources to develop and
The Special Moral Rights of Visual Artists Under VARA
Under the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, visual artists have “moral” rights in their copyrighted
Copyright Law: Distinguishing Between Musical Works and Sound Recordings
In general terms, federal copyright protection extends to “original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression.” Pursuant
Consequences for Failure to Use a Trademark
Once a trademark is properly established the holder owns the mark and all associated exclusive rights therein. However, in order