Copyrights and creativity
Copyright protection requires that a work have at least a minimum amount of human creativity, but the laws are vague as to … Read more
Patents and printed matter
Printed matter (text, symbols, images) usually falls under copyright law and not patent law. The exception — when the printed matter improves … Read more
Trade Secrets
Consider trade secrets, especially when your commercially important secrets are unsuitable for patent or copyright protection.
Startup IP due diligence
Startup investors know that they are mostly investing in just your IP. So get your IP ownership situation under control before due diligence starts.
International patents
The International patent process can start with just a provisional patent, but you must do further steps within 12 months, and more steps by 30 months.
Design patent infringement
Design patent infringement isn’t just exact copying. Instead, the test is if an “ordinary observer” will see “substantial similarity.” Determining if a … Read more