Analyzing Patent Claims
Patent claim interpretation is the process of giving proper meaning to the claim language. Claim language defines claim scope. Therefore,
Patent Law: Written Description
One of the most important aspects of the written description is to provide a clear description of ‘for what” patent
Copyright Piracy and The NET Act of 1997
Although United States copyright laws originally contained no criminal liability provisions, the 1897 revision to the Copyright Act made it
Dilution of Trademarks
It is often necessary for employers to make confidential information, including trade secrets, accessible to their employees. Employers certainly want
Using Sound as a Trademark
A trademark is a device which can take almost any form, as long as it is capable of identifying and
Unenforceable Patents
A patent is a right granted under U.S. law that allows the patent owner to exclude others from making, using,
Requirements for Applying for a Patent
Article I, § 8 of the United States Constitution authorizes Congress to “promote the progress of science and useful arts,
Copyright Formalities
Based upon recent changes in the law, copyright protection in the United States is automatic. When the original work of
Understanding Service Marks
Service marks, like trademarks, are used to protect a brand used in interstate commerce. However, service marks are used in
Trademark Law and Likelihood of Confusion
The purpose of trademark law is to prevent confusion in the minds of the consuming public as to the source