Intellectual Property

Protect your work from copycats. Learn the difference between trademarks, copyrights, and patents so you can safeguard your intellectual property.

Does Your U.S. Patent, Trademark, or Copyright Protect You Overseas?

Your intellectual property is protected here at home—but what about abroad?

Mar 23, 2023 · 3 min read
Superhero Intellectual Property Disputes

Many of our best-loved superheroes have been the subjects of intellectual property disputes. It takes authors, comic book publishers, and movie studios to build iconic superhero franchises, but who gets the credit—and the cash—for bringing our heroes to life?

Mar 23, 2023 · 2 min read
E-Publishing and the Importance of Copyright

With the popularity of e-books and growth of the technology to support them, electronic publishing has become a lot easier. Yet with that ease and a wide open marketplace, it becomes even more important you take the necessary steps to protect your creative work with a copyright.

Mar 23, 2023 · 2 min read
Estate Plans and Intellectual Property: What to Consider

Intellectual property is a valuable asset that often gets forgotten in the estate planning process.

Mar 23, 2023 · 4 min read
How to Talk About Your Nonpatented Invention Without Having Your Idea Stolen

Until you've filed your application with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, you should be extra careful about who you talk to and how you share your ideas.

Mar 23, 2023 · 4 min read
Registering Green Trademarks

While the USPTO is actively encouraging the development of 'green' technology, green trademark and patent seekers should be well-informed going into the process to increase the probability of success—because it's not enough to just have a catchy 'green' name anymore.

Mar 23, 2023 · 5 min read
The State of the 'Fair Use' Defense in the Art World

The great French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin once said, 'Art is either plagiarism or revolution.' More than 100 years later, this statement is still up for debate among artists, some of whose work is being found to infringe others' copyrights.

Mar 23, 2023 · 4 min read
Get the Most from Your Provisional Application for Patent

You've got an invention, but what an ordeal just to get it to 'patent pending' status. The reality is, filing a provisional application for patent is not as confusing or as intimidating as people think—especially if you know what to expect.

Mar 22, 2023 · 5 min read
The Copyright Commons: Works in the Public Domain

Many of us have looked at a piece of art, watched a movie, or listened to a popular song and thought of using it to create something new. Well…can you?

Mar 22, 2023 · 4 min read
Developing an IP Strategy

Protecting your invention, logo or creative work with a patent, trademark or copyright is important. But equally important is creating an IP strategy.

Mar 22, 2023 · 5 min read