Intellectual Property

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

What to do if you get a copyright infringement notice
As copyright infringement becomes more common, owners are becoming more aggressive in protecting their rights by issuing copyright infringement notices.
February 7, 2023 · 2 min read
What happens when you get a patent revocation?
Can the USPTO revoke a patent after granting it? The short answer is "yes." Learn more about patent re-examinations, the grounds for requesting one, and possible outcomes.
February 7, 2023 · 2 min read
Navigating different types of patent infringement
Do you have a patent and think someone is infringing on it? Or are you worried you may be infringing on someone else's patent? Read on to better understand your rights and avoid potentially costly litigation.
February 7, 2023 · 3 min read
Laying the case for trade dress
Do you know the difference between a trademark and trade dress? Do you have a distinctive product or packaging that deserves legal protection? Learn what you should do to protect your trade dress rights from would-be infringers.
February 7, 2023 · 3 min read
Tips for protecting your trade secrets
Adequately protecting trade secrets can mean the difference between the success and failure of your business.
February 7, 2023 · 2 min read
How to avoid copyright infringement
Here's how to avoid accidentally stepping on the rights of another's creative work.
February 3, 2023 · 4 min read
The problem of genericide in trademarks
Sometimes a company's branding can become so pervasive in our culture it goes beyond the traditional confines of its trademark. What seems like a good problem to have can actually create a new public relations headache known as genericide.
February 3, 2023 · 3 min read
Creating a patent license agreement
If you're a patent owner who's ready to create a patent license agreement, here's what you need to know before you get started—both about the different types of patent license agreements and how to draft them.
February 1, 2023 · 3 min read
How to buy expired patents
A patent gives an inventor a limited time of exclusive ownership. If the patent expires, it's possible for someone else to buy it. Find out how to buy an expired patent.
January 31, 2023 · 2 min read
What a business method patent is
A business method patent allows an inventor to protect their new idea for a way of doing business that involves a specific use of technology. Find out what the requirements are and how to apply for a business method patent.
January 31, 2023 · 2 min read