by Steven Nugent | Nov 8, 2023 | Licensing and Strategic Advice, Patents
Frequently Asked Questions – Patents What is a Utility Patent? A patent is a legal document that provides the owner with a legal monopoly over the invention claimed in the patent. In particular, it provides the patent owner with the right to prevent others from...
by Jennifer Fairbairn-Deal | Oct 31, 2023 | Licensing and Strategic Advice, Trademarks
Internet trademark auctions are virtual marketplaces where people buy and sell registered trademarks from around the world. Some of these auction websites attempt to sell U.S. trademark registrations. Many of these registrations are invalid and worthless. Make sure...
by Jennifer Fairbairn-Deal | Oct 24, 2023 | Copyrights, Licensing and Strategic Advice, Trademarks
Trademark and Copyright Symbols: What are they? When can and should you use them? You’ve seen the symbols – ®, TM, SM, © – but you aren’t quite sure what they mean or when to use them. Here’s a primer. ® – The Registered Trademark Symbol The ® symbol (an “R”...
by Jennifer Fairbairn-Deal | Oct 20, 2023 | Licensing and Strategic Advice, Trademarks
Pro Trademark Tip: Register your logo in black and white. Are you considering filing a trademark application for your logo with the United States Patent & Trademark Office? Let’s talk about why you might want to consider filing for coverage of the logo in black...
by Jennifer Fairbairn-Deal | Oct 17, 2023 | Licensing and Strategic Advice
Your intellectual property (IP) has the potential to be an extremely valuable asset, and understanding the fundamentals of IP rights is crucial for safeguarding and leveraging your innovations and creations. So what constitutes IP? What should you consider...
