South Dakota Intellectual Property Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is Intellectual Property Law?
  Our legal system provides certain rights and protections for owners of property. The kind of property that results from the use of the mind in developing new ideas and products is called … more
• Can Intellectual Property Fall Into More Than One Of The Sub-Categories Of Trademark, Copyright, Patent, Or Trade Secret?
  Sometimes you can have overlapping protection. For example, a floral sketch might be protected under copyright law. If embossed onto tableware, patent law may also protect it. During the creation … more
• I Have Heard It Said That Intellectual Property Law Protects The Expression Of Ideas, And Not The Ideas Themselves. Is That The Case?
  There are many legal texts that make this point. One might question the true accuracy of this statement; however, thinking in these terms can provide a helpful way to identify specific items of … more
• What Is A Copyright?
  Copyright is a form of protection provided to the authors of original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works, both published and … more
• Why Should I Register My Work If Copyright Protection Is Automatic?
  Registration is recommended for a number of reasons. Many choose to register their works because they wish to have the facts of their copyright on the public record and have a certificate of … more