Some company assets are worth more than golds or diamonds. And that assertion is not even remotely close to being hyperbole. Take so-called “trade secrets,” for example. Does restaurant chain KFC’s oft-touted proprietary blend of herbs and spices spur sales and drive...
Trying the most complex issues
for over 30 years.
Trying the most complex issues for over 30 years.
Intellectual Property Litigation
What do I need to know about IP litigation?
Intellectual property can be considered one of the most complex areas of the law. Part of this is because when you are dealing with intellectual property, you are truly dealing with something that is immaterial, something that is intangible. When dealing with a legal...
Unique ways companies can protect intellectual property
It is difficult enough for an up-and-coming company to develop new products without the added challenge of protecting that intellectual property (IP). Finding the best method of safeguarding IP can be formidable in an entrepreneurial environment. Some companies seek...
Current and former employees could be the greatest threat to your IP
Whether they defend your trade secrets or handle confidential information about your customers, you rely on your employees to protect your intellectual property (IP). However, your employees can also be the greatest threat to that intellectual property. How can you...
Licensing intellectual property rights can benefit both parties
When you think of intellectual property (IP) rights, you probably think of an individual or company doing everything they can to ensure their IP doesn’t fall into the hands of others. On occasion, especially in the research realm, a business entity may develop an IP...
What protection does my logo need?
Creating great branding for your product is essential. Your logo and other branding can signal to your customers that they will get the quality and service that they expect from your products. As you develop your business and your brand, you know it is essential to...
Intellectual property litigation: A bit about trade dress
Think about your home. It’s common for homeowners to close and lock their doors to protect their families and property. Now, you may have some things in your yard that you can’t protect behind locked doors, but how much would you be willing to leave unattended out...
Though you can’t patent a show, you could profit from the process
Audiences around the world enjoy the variety of shapes, colors and sounds of fireworks. Whether you thrive on choosing the perfect spot to sit at a largescale event or light your own explosives, you can easily become captivated by the bursts. Yet, have you considered...
When is it time to start filing for a patent?
Your intellectual property is essential to the success of your business. It can give you a competitive edge when you own the patent on a new product as you introduce your idea to the marketplace. The process of obtaining a patent can take a long time. Often,...
Is IP a human right?
Creativity has led mankind to create many wonderful inventions that have been placed in the service of humanity. Protecting one’s inventions is essential and important in our current day-to-day, in part because one must make sure that the creator has rights to his or...