Jurisdiction and Procedure in Patent Disputes

A patent gives the patent owner the right to exclude others from the subject matter of the patent. If another

101 Series – What is Intellectual Property?

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The copyright law of the United States provides for copyright protection in “musical works,” including any accompanying words, which are

Trademark law seeks to proactively prevent consumer confusion; thus it does not require proof of actual consumer confusion in order

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Patent rights are created by federal law and give an inventor the right to exclude others from making, using, selling,

When filing a patent, it is important to remember that if the patent is not filed timely, the inventor will

Copyright infringement is a growing concern for businesses or individuals with an internet presence. In order to prevent onging infringement,