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INSIGHTS FROM AN EXPERT IP ATTORNEY
Educating You to Identify, Protect & Monetize Your Competitive Advantage
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What is...the Supplemental vs the Principal Trademark Register?
The Principal and Supplemental Registers are two separate trademark registers maintained by the USPTO.
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Jun 19, 20242 min read


What is...PRIDE to you?
PRIDE is an important reminder that we all belong and there is still work to be done to achieve equality
K P
Jun 12, 20241 min read


AIPLA's June CLE - USPTO AI Guidelines
AI Guidelines AIPLA CLE
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Jun 5, 20241 min read


What is...a reason to engage outside IP counsel?
KPIP Law acts as Outside IP Counsel to small and medium companies in the US and around the world.
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May 29, 20241 min read


What is...a great US IP Associate?
KPIP Law acts as a US IP Associate handling patent, trademark and copyright with a single point of contact.
K P
May 22, 20241 min read


AIPLA Programs
I am so honored to be a member of the Online Programs Committee for AIPLA. In this committee, I have been able to coordinate amazing...
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May 15, 20241 min read


What is...a benefit of having a Fractional IP Counsel?
Fractional IP counsel provides expert IP legal services at a flat monthly fee.
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May 8, 20241 min read


What is...an IP audit? Do you need one?
KPIP Law wants to help you get a grasp on and protect what you've built. An important piece of the puzzle is understanding what IP assets...
K P
May 1, 20241 min read


What is...something you need to consider when buying or selling a business? IP due diligence.
KPIP Law aims to provide dynamic solutions and representation to help you manage new ventures from start to finish. Whether it is a sale...
K P
Apr 24, 20241 min read


What is coming in 2025...increased fees for patents and trademarks in the US.
Recently, the USPTO has announced under a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) a proposed increase to many trademark and patent fees in...
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Apr 17, 20241 min read


What is...something you can do to set your company up for worldwide success? IP Management
Identify, Protect & Monetize your IP. That is our tagline and we take it very seriously. KPIP Law will help you navigate international IP...
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Apr 10, 20241 min read


What is...important to consider when you launch a new product or service? IP Strategy.
Having a skilled and dedicated IP attorney adds significant value to your business. Here are some things to consider before launching a...
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Apr 3, 20241 min read


What is...new?
KPIP Law's website! I am beyond excited to announce that I had the pleasure of working with two amazing women on my rebrand for KPIP Law....
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Mar 27, 20241 min read


No more unmet expectations
According to Brené Brown, "Disappointment is unmet expectations, and the more significant the expectations, the more significant the...
K P
Mar 14, 20242 min read


What is...a form of IP that derives its value from not being known by competitors? Trade Secret!
Trade Secret! A trade secret is any information that confers economic benefit to the holder of the secret because the information is not...
K P
Mar 6, 20241 min read


Truth bombs...
By far, the best thing I ever did for my business was fire my largest client. I had worked with them for over a decade. It was a decision...
K P
Feb 29, 20242 min read


What is...a form of IP that acts as a source identifier for good or services? A trademark or service mark.
A Trademark or Service Mark.â € A trademark is for goods (e.g., a product) and a service mark is for...you guessed it - services (e.g.,...
K P
Feb 28, 20241 min read


What is...a form of IP that is referred to as a bundle of rights? Copyright!
Copyright!â € A copyright protects an original creative expression that has been fixed in a tangible medium (think a photograph, a...
K P
Feb 21, 20241 min read


What is...a form of IP that protects an ornamental design of a functional item? Design Patent.
A Design Patent.â € Much like a utility patent, a design patent is a negative right that does not allow you to do anything. Rather, it...
K P
Feb 14, 20241 min read


What is...a form of IP that protects what something is or what it does? Utility patent.
A Utility Patent.â € A patent is a negative right. In other words, it does not allow you to do anything, but rather it allows you to stop...
K P
Feb 7, 20241 min read
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