Improper Use of a Trademark Continuing with this month’s theory of improper use, under trademark law, one can improperly use a trademark or service mark
Non-Obviousness requirement of Patents A patent gives an inventor a right to exclude others from making, using, or selling the patented invention for a
Confronting Consumer Confusion The hallmark of Trademark law is consumer confusion. The law protects the use of a mark in business from other
Copyrighting Architectural Works The owner of a copyright has several exclusive rights to the copyrighted work, including the exclusive right to prepare derivative
Trademark Infringement What is Trademark Infringement? Trademark infringement occurs when a party uses a trademark that is identical or confusingly similar to
Disclosure of Confidential Information by a Former Employee A trademark is occasionally varied by the public in both speech and written usage to an abbreviation of or a
Interpreting Patent Claims Patent claim interpretation is the process of giving proper meaning to the claim language. Claim language defines claim scope. Therefore,
Patents and Patent Defenses A patent is a federal statutory right that allows an inventor to exclude others from making, using, selling, offering for
Digital Copyrights The laws related to digital recordings is continuing to evolve. As a result of recent changes in the Copyright laws,
Developing Strong Trademarkable Brands In today’s economy, trademarks are a valuable business asset which can be leveraged to maintain strong consumer awareness within the