Owning a business means wearing many hats. In addition to the ideas that make your business unique, you may also be the person in charge of marketing, accounting, designing and many other tasks. While your business may be growing, you still consider yourself a small...
Trying the most complex issues
for over 30 years.
Trying the most complex issues for over 30 years.
Intellectual Property
What does it mean for an artist to sell their music catalog?
Nearly everyone enjoys some music. Your tastes may not match someone else’s, but music is likely part of your everyday life. For musicians, music is not only their hobby; it is their livelihood. When an artist decides to sell all or part of their catalog, it trades...
Tattooing a photograph
Being a tattoo artist is an exciting career. You get to help people create permanent memories that they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. While some clients want you to create an image for them, others may want to memorialize a photograph. The...
Who owns a recipe?
For decades, people have been sharing recipes. Whether it is the delicious dessert from the potluck or Mom's secret recipe for meatloaf, exchanging recipes is part of the process of getting comfortable in the kitchen. When it is time to start collecting a paycheck for...
Dealing with fraudulent filers
The trademark process helps people protect their intellectual property so that they can create and maintain the public’s association with a product or service. The exclusivity that comes with having a trademark can help businesses maintain the integrity of their brand...
How can cybersecurity protect your intellectual property?
Organizations of all sizes struggle to gain a competitive edge no matter the type of industry. Whether it is a process improvement, a product enhancement or a new recipe, businesses seek to protect their intellectual property and maximize any advantage they’ve gained....
Do I need a patent or a trademark for my IP?
Having protection for your intellectual property is essential for your business. When your designs and ideas are not protected, it can leave your most valuable assets vulnerable. Before you get started making your application to the United States Patent and Trademark...
Common mistakes pro se patent filers make
Sometimes you know something is going to be a great idea. When you come up with the plans for your patent, it can come with a strong sense of independence. For some, the confidence that comes with creating a new product idea can make filing your own patent application...
What can I do with a provisional patent?
Developing an idea and getting it to the stage where it is time to consider a patent is an exciting time. You have worked hard on your vision, and you are ready to get it to the next phase so you can start safely producing and marketing your idea. The patent process...
What if I fail to maintain my patent?
Obtaining a patent can be an essential part of promoting your product. A patent offers your concept protection so that others cannot copy your idea. Part of maintaining your patent includes keeping up with the fees and paperwork associated with it. One of the...