Whether your company has been in business for a long time or you’re just starting out, it may be wise to consult a trademark attorney. What exactly will this type of attorney do? And does your business need one? Read on below to find out what to expect from an
An incredible idea can only get your business so far if you can’t put your stamp of ownership on it. So before you take your product to the world, you need to protect it. That’s where a quality patent attorney comes in. The right attorney can make or break your
This is a common question. Many businesses register both the business name and product names. In fact, the default should probably be to register both, in part to protect your intellectual property, and in part, for a presumption of the right to exclusively use your trademark in commerce. However, a
Many people ask the question, “Do United States trademark registrations expire?” Trademark rights in the United States vest based on use of the trademark in commerce. Whether or not you register your trademark with a state trademark office or with the United States Patent & Trademark Office, as long as
You are one of 28 million business owners in America. You are also an inventor and you want to protect your intellectual property rights. You want to know about intellectual property laws. In the following discussion, we will define intellectual property as well as explain its protections. Intellectual property law
Say you created a design you want to make sure no one can claim as their own. You must legally secure the rights to your work. But do you go with a patent or a trademark? It can be complicated to know the similarities and differences between these two very
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