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
May 2005
Protecting Pharmaceuticals Patents Strong patent protection for pharmaceuticals drives medical progress by providing economic incentives for innovation. Patents provide the
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