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INSIGHTS FROM AN EXPERT IP ATTORNEY
Educating You to Identify, Protect & Monetize Your Competitive Advantage


What is...the best way to protect a product?
Does your company have any registered copyrights?⠀If not, was it a conscious choice or would you like to better understand when a...
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Dec 27, 20231 min read


What is...the best way to protect a product?
Another, more challenging type of protection is trade dress. In some cases, one can use trade dress to cover the design and shape of the...
K P
Dec 20, 20231 min read


What is...the best way to protect a product?
#patent #design #patentlawyer #intellectualproperty #trademark #copyright #brandprotection #innovation #invention #lawyer #law #ipattorne...
K P
Dec 13, 20231 min read


What is...the best way to protect your brand?
From reading the What is...series, what is one difference between copyright and trademark?⠀ #patent #design #patentlawyer #intellectualpr...
K P
Dec 6, 20231 min read
2023 - Top 10 changes to US Patent Prosecution
Commissioner Vidal has had a very busy year and we have seen several initiatives come to fruition this year and others will be coming...
K P
Dec 4, 20231 min read


What is...the term for an IP asset in the U.S.?
Do you find these time lines surprising?⠀ Remember, there may be circumstances particular to the intellectual property asset that change...
K P
Nov 29, 20231 min read


What is...something you are thankful for?
This week marks Thanksgiving in the US. While it is nice to take the time then to reflect on what we are grateful for, I for one, believe...
K P
Nov 22, 20231 min read


What is...international copyright protection?
The Berne Convention is the main international convention governing copyright. It lays down the common framework: rights of the author,...
K P
Nov 15, 20231 min read


What is...international trademark protection?
The Madrid System is a convenient solution for registering and managing trademarks worldwide. However, one drawback to this system is...
K P
Nov 8, 20231 min read


What is...international design protection?
In which countries do you make, use, or sell your products? Are there ornamental or aesthetic aspects of those products that are...
K P
Nov 1, 20231 min read


What is...international patent protection?
#patent #patents #patentlawyer #intellectualproperty #trademark #trademarks #copyright #brandprotection #innovation #invention #lawyer...
K P
Oct 25, 20231 min read


What is...a way to protect a brand?
We have covered products, services, and brands. What is something you want to protect? #patent #patents #patentlawyer...
K P
Oct 18, 20231 min read


What is...a way to protect a service?
#patent #patents #patentlawyer #intellectualproperty #trademark #trademarks #copyright #brandprotection #innovation #invention #lawyer...
K P
Oct 11, 20231 min read


What is...a way to protect a product?
#patent #patents #patentlawyer #intellectualproperty #trademark #trademarks #copyright #brandprotection #innovation #invention #lawyer...
K P
Oct 4, 20231 min read


What is...the third step in protecting your IP?
Once you have value in your IP asset (e.g., proper use and/or registration) you may choose to license it to another for a period of time,...
K P
Sep 27, 20231 min read


Making a CASE for the “Small Claims” Copyright Claims Board
Copyright is a federal right granted under the Constitution. Copyright registration is administered through the Copyright Office....
K P
Sep 26, 20235 min read


What is...the second step in protecting your IP?
#patent #patents #patentlawyer #intellectualproperty #trademark #trademarks #copyright #brandprotection #innovation #invention #lawyer...
K P
Sep 20, 20231 min read


What is...the first step in protecting your IP?
#patent #patents #patentlawyer #intellectualproperty #trademark #trademarks #copyright #brandprotection #innovation #invention #lawyer...
K P
Sep 13, 20231 min read


What is social media etiquette - the IP edition?
The Copyright Alliance has a wealth of information. Check them out. ⠀ #patent #patents #patentlawyer #intellectualproperty #trademark...
K P
Sep 6, 20231 min read


What is...social media etiquette - the IP edition?
According to the Copyright Office: as written, the CASE Act (1) caps damages at $30,000 total (including statutory damages of $15,000 per...
K P
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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