Category: Patent Rights And Litigation
3 common types of intellectual property violations
Intellectual property comes in many different forms, and therefore, there are also many different types of intellectual property violations. Federal rules help protect the efforts of creators, as well as the rights of businesses that license intellectual property rights from others. Intellectual property has significant financial value, which means there are often people who would…
Does your business need trademark protection?
People associate certain things with specific businesses. For example, most people know that the golden arches symbolize McDonald’s and the bullseye is for Target. Your business can become known by the symbol you choose to represent it. This is the company’s trademark. A trademark is any design, symbol, or wording that identifies a company or…
Copyrights, trademarks and patents: What are the basics?
You’re pretty creative – and there are times that the ideas just flow forward. You know that some of your ideas or inventions are absolutely going to make money once you find the right methods of production and the right marketing. In the meantime, you naturally want to preserve your rights and protect against intellectual…
When is it beneficial to pursue patent litigation?
Do not underestimate the value of any patents that your company holds. In fact, many experts agree that these patents and other forms of intellectual property are typically considered among the company’s most valuable assets. A particular patent could be the one thing that gives your company an edge in a competitive marketplace. Unfortunately, patent…
Which kinds of patent infringement are likely to end up in court?
Obtaining a patent is a somewhat complex process. However, it is absolutely worthwhile for those who have invested money or personal efforts in the development of a process, product or concept. With a patent, the person who came up with an idea or the company who bought it from its creator has the legal right…