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Thanks to the work of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, an individual’s or organization’s intellectual property receives protection from unauthorized use or theft. This occurs when an inventor secures exclusive rights to their discoveries by receiving a...
Intellectual property includes inventions, trade secrets, works of art, trademarks and service marks. The laws that protect intellectual property are similar to the laws that protect tangible property. What is a patent? A patent is a grant from the government that...
Trademark prosecution is the method of applying for the registration of your trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It may take 12-18 months to register a trademark, assuming that the Examining Attorney does not refuse registration and third...
You have a new product that is your pride and joy. As the person responsible for its creation, you want to protect it legally as best you can. If your product isn’t patentable, you won’t be able to prevent others from making, using or selling it. And others may copy...
If you have a new invention or product, you want to protect your intellectual property and ensure no one else can use your invention for financial gain. A patent can help you protect your idea and prevents others from making, using or selling a product like yours. A...
If you have your own unique invention, you may want to protect it with a patent. A patent application is an important document for many reasons, but one of the most critical components of a patent application are the claims. Here is what you need to know about the...
There are many situations where New York companies and residents may have a need for an intellectual property attorney. Inventors and composers are not the only people who can benefit from IP legal help, and especially businesses that have an operational trademark...
You’re chomping at the bit to get your business off the ground. New York and Florida are hotbeds of entrepreneurs ready to go public with their ideas. However, did you know that incorporating your business doesn’t protect your valuable intellectual property? What’s...
Using your trademark in commerce provides a level of protection in case another business begins using a similar mark. For enhanced protection, you can seek federal registration for your trademark, but not every trademark qualifies. Review the possible alternative...
Any logo, symbol, design, phrase or word you use to refer to your brand and set your business apart from competitors constitutes a trademark. Once you start using the trademark to represent your company's product or service, you own the mark. You also have the right...
