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
What is intellectual property?
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...
Whether one really needs an intellectual property lawyer
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...
Intellectual property protection as part of your business plan
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...
Why is protecting your company’s trade dress important?
Many components go into running a successful business. Not only do you have an in-demand product or service, but you also have an established company logo and slogan. While you may have taken steps to trademark this intellectual property, you should not forget about...
What is trademark infringement?
If you have a good or service, you want a way for new customers and existing ones to easily identify your business. After all, while other companies perform the same function, yours does it better. While you can certainly distinguish your organization with a unique...