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
Copyright: DMCA vs Fair Use
The DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) has created a significant copyright law divide between analog and digital media. For analog works, traditional … Read more
Copyright registration
In the US, to enforce your copyrights, you first need to register them with the US Copyright Office. You can do this … Read more
Amazon and IP disputes
Amazon.com is big enough to run its own streamlined IP dispute system. It resolves most trademark disputes with its Amazon Brand registry … Read more