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Whenever there is a major public focus on a certain medical issue or pressing demand for new medical treatments, pharmaceutical companies scramble to be the
You’ve come up with a great idea for a new product but do not have the funds to get it off the ground alone. If
Not everyone needs international protection for their intellectual property (IP). Yet many companies find out too late that they should have taken it out. Whether
Patterson Thuente IP and three of its attorneys were named to IAM’s annual list of the Patent 1000. The IAM Patent 1000 shines a spotlight
Patterson Thuente IP was instrumental in the formation of the Patent Pro Bono Program (PPBP) — the first program of its kind in the United
For inventors and companies investing in new technology, patents are a crucial form of protection. Once you have a patent on a certain part or
Patent disputes can be settled outside of court or they can go to trial. Learn what happens when you file a patent claim with Patterson Thuente IP.
Design patents can be valuable tools to protect the look and appearance of your products. These are the ornamental features that set your product apart
The law behind those game-changing new inventions we crave may not always seem exciting, but intellectual property (IP) law practice is busier than ever, and
The 2022 edition of Minnesota Super Lawyers® listing for intellectual property was recently announced. On that list are Patterson Thuente IP patent attorney: Jim Patterson.
Businesses of all sizes devote considerable resources to creating distinguishing materials, from logos to words that describe products. However, it can take more effort to
Famous products from Hormel Foods are headed to the metaverse — and the company is looking to bring their IP along, too. The company
Protecting trade secrets involves appropriately identifying them and putting legal tools in place to keep them secure. Taking legal action to hold parties accountable for
The IP attorneys at Patterson Thuente share how a patent attorney can help creators avoid IP infringement.
At first they were denied, but Ohio State University has officially registered a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the
We covered on our blog in March a ruling from the Copyright Review Board regarding a case of an invention made by artificial intelligence (AI). The
Lately, it seems that many modern pop songs have been under fire for copyright infringement. Artists seem to be inspired by past lyrics or chord
Consumers make purchasing decisions based on myriad factors, from accessibility to price. The appearance of products also plays a considerable role in buying habits. People
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