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You register your business name in New York, launch your website and start building customer recognition. Then another company claims your name violates its rights, potentially through a cease-and-desist notice telling you to stop using it. By that point, your...
When buying or selling a business, intellectual property (IP) often holds more value than physical assets. However, these assets also carry hidden risks that surface only during careful review. Understanding what IP due diligence involves can help both parties avoid...
You have invented something genuinely useful, but you do not have the resources to manufacture it, distribute it or build a company around it. That is more common than you might think, and it does not mean your invention has to sit on a shelf. Patent licensing gives...
Patent analytics transform raw data into a clear roadmap for innovation. Instead of guessing which ideas deserve protection, successful companies use data to see where the market moves. This proactive approach ensures businesses invest their resources into patents...
You've invested thousands of dollars and countless hours to register your trademark. You've built your brand's reputation from the ground up. But have you checked if someone is using a similar mark to yours? Without constant attention, you could lose everything you've...
You hire a freelance designer to create your company logo. Three months later, you discover that they have used a similar design for one of your competitors. You're frustrated, but legally, you might have no recourse. You see, unlike traditional employment, where you...
A patent’s benefits include giving the patent holder the exclusive rights to the product. That means they can sell, create, use, and import the product. They also must publicly disclose the product itself. A critical point about the patent is that its duration is...
Social media has become a part of our everyday lives. While these platforms can serve a purpose in our personal lives, they can also be a powerful tool in reaching consumers and building brand recognition. The intersection of social media and intellectual property can...
Starting and running a small business comes with a lot of responsibilities, and protecting your brand is one of the most important steps. A trademark serves as your business's identity, but many small business owners make mistakes when it comes to trademarks. These...
Graphics and logos can serve as a representation of a company's brand. These images can become the company’s trademark and can help set it apart from competing businesses. Trademarks can be an important component of the branding process. Organizations attempting to...
