Patents Trademarks and Copyrights
Because trademarks, patents and copyrights all fall under the broad area of intellectual property law, if you plan on obtaining a patent, trademark or copyright it is is in your best interest to consult with a qualified trademark lawyer, patent lawyer or copyright lawyers to help you properly file for protection of your intellectual property. If you plan on licensing someone else's copyright, trademark, patent or other form of intellectual property, a trademark lawyer can assure that everyone's legal rights are protected under intellectual property law.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is A Trademark?
A trademark is a type of mark. Traditionally, the term, "trademark," described only marks designating products, or "goods" (as opposed to services). However, the word is increasingly being used to … more -
How Are Trademarks Acquired?
Trademarks generally are acquired through adoption and use. Trademarks may also be obtained by assignment. Check with a trademark lawyer for more information about trademarks by assignment because … more
Legal Articles
- Protect the Intellectual Property in Your Business
The largest companies in the world today owe their value not only to the property they own or the property they manufacture, but also to their "intellectual property" - the ideas they create. Microsoft’s value is not based just on the number of DVDs it sells, but the computer code that is on those DVDs. Google’s value exists because of patents that … more
Legal Guides
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Stop Fakes .Gov - Frequently Asked Questions (USPTO)
This pamphlet includes important information about the threat of piracy and counterfeiting and … more - Top 10 Ways to Protect Yourself From Counterfeiting and Piracy
- Protect Your Intellectual Property: Stop Trade in Fakes!
