A Day in the Life of an IP Litigator
March 3, 2023
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One of the more sought-after qualities of a career is variety. For IP litigators, this quality is abundant. Each day brings new challenges and exciting
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Meet the USPTO’s new “IP Identifier” tool
February 28, 2023
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In January, at a women’s entrepreneurship event hosted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Naples, Florida, a new intellectual property (IP) resource
Is cloud storage risky for intellectual property?
February 22, 2023
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When you read about huge companies experiencing data breaches, it’s clear that storing things in the cloud can have issues. It’s as true for intellectual
Nick Kuhlmann promoted to partner at Patterson Thuente IP
February 15, 2023
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Patterson Thuente IP is proud to announce the promotion of Nick Kuhlmann to partner. After joining Patterson Thuente in Oct. 2021, Nick has become a
What are the four factors of fair use in copyright law?
February 13, 2023
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By: JOHN WITTMER Copyright protection is essential both for those that create original artistic works and businesses that purchase or license works. Asserting your copyright
Supreme Court to hear multiple important IP law cases in 2023
February 8, 2023
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By: JEFF ALI As a business owner with intellectual property to protect, you need to be aware that the laws can change. New changes that
What types of inventions are not patentable?
January 25, 2023
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Inventing something that others want could turn out to be incredibly profitable. Hence it is natural that you want to protect your exclusivity. The usual
How long do patents last?
January 11, 2023
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A patent can provide crucial protection. It gives you exclusive rights to a product or process that offers something new. Without the patent, others could
Steps to Effectively Copyright Your Creative Material
January 10, 2023
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While it’s true that there is copyright protection in your work as soon as you put pen to paper, more steps are necessary to fully protect your property before publishing. Failure to do so leaves you vulnerable to losing significant rights and legal leverage.
An IP (intellectual property) challenge posed by the metaverse
December 28, 2022
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Fans of NFTs and blockchain often talk about how these technologies can improve the ability to safeguard intellectual property rights. Yet many people fail to
What’s the Kessler Doctrine and how can it help protect you from patent trolls?
December 12, 2022
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Running a business comes with its fair share of challenges. One of these is the issue of patent infringement. If you are accused of patent
When does an IPR make sense?
December 2, 2022
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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is the government entity that is responsible for reviewing and granting patents. But like any entity, it is
3 steps to avoiding patent-eligibility challenges
November 22, 2022
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When you create a new product or technology that you want to protect, the logical solution is to apply for a patent. However, many people
Domain Names and Branding: How to Secure your Online Presence
November 15, 2022
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Our legal team shares comprehensive advice and insights to help you navigate a domain name dispute and – better yet – avoid one entirely.
How much human involvement is needed to secure a patent when AI is involved?
November 8, 2022
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When the average person in the street thinks of a patent, they might think of an inventor sitting alone in their garage, dreaming up the
Do NFTs require IP protection?
November 1, 2022
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If you are considering creating or trading NFTs (non-fungible tokens), you need to be clear about who owns the rights to the intellectual property (IP)
When – and How – to Pursue IP Litigation
October 21, 2022
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When patents, copyrights, or trademarks are infringed upon – that is, used without the proper permission of the owner – this can result in IP litigation brought on by the IP owner.
How to Handle a Predatory Contract
September 26, 2022
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In the realm of contract law, a large percentage of issues arise because one party attempted to present a contract with predatory terms. Often masked
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