Why You Should Never Leave Your Creative Material to Chance
March 16, 2022
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As a creator, you have ideas that no one else does. Your ingenuity and innovative skill has allowed you to carve a new path where
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Protecting a patent: not always a smooth ride
March 15, 2022
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Preparing and filing an application for a patent is a vital step in protecting a business’s intellectual property. In many cases, a properly prepared application
Patterson Thuente IP is Sponsoring IBPC Europe 2022
March 15, 2022
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We are exactly two weeks away from IBPC Europe 2022 hosted by IAM, and Patterson Thuente IP is proud to announce that we will
Jumi Kassim talks Grammarly, data security with Protocol
February 28, 2022
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Are companies like Grammarly putting your business’s data at risk in exchange for improved machine learning and better writing? Patterson Thuente IP patent attorney Jumi Kassim was
Daniel Bruzzone honored for persistent pro bono service
February 23, 2022
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Patterson Thuente IP patent attorney Daniel Bruzzone was recently honored at a Lawyers Step Up for Minnesota event recognizing pro bono service. Dan was one
Why you should say “no thank you” to a new USPTO pilot program
February 22, 2022
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) began on Feb. 1. a pilot program titled Deferred Subject Matter Eligibility Response — abbreviated as “DSMER.” The
IP Litigation Reimagined
February 18, 2022
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Our new litigation practice group leader, Jeff Ali, and managing principal, Tom Dickson, sat down with Attorney at Law Magazine recently to talk about big
Does Sending Intellectual Property in an Email Constitute an Effective Copyright?
February 9, 2022
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If you are a musician, artist, or other creative, you have probably heard any number of suspicious rumors about copyrighting your material. One of the
Ensuring your contracts protect your intellectual property
February 4, 2022
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Whether you have trade secrets or own patents for an invention, contracts can be a critical tool in preserving the value of your intellectual property
The case for a patent lawyer to fill Breyer’s Supreme Court vacancy
February 2, 2022
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Last week, Stephen Breyer, an associate justice on the Supreme Court of the United States, decided the time had come to hang up his robes.
The case for a patent lawyer to fill Breyer’s Supreme Court vacancy
February 2, 2022
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Last week, Stephen Breyer, an associate justice on the Supreme Court of the United States, decided the time had come to hang up his robes.
Too distinctive to confuse?
January 25, 2022
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A primary concern in an intellectual property dispute is that infringement will cause consumer confusion. This confusion can result in brand dilution, loss of profits
What to Learn From Taylor Swift About Intellectual Property
January 19, 2022
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If you are a Taylor Swift fan, or you happen to listen to hits radio, you may have noticed that the megastar is re-releasing many
In Memoriam: Susan Sutton
January 18, 2022
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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the unexpected death of Susan Sutton. Susan was just weeks away from her 30th
Does a recipe count as intellectual property?
December 23, 2021
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Food plays a significant role in the holiday season. People might dust off their grandmother’s pumpkin pie recipe or whip up some of their famous
What To Do After Receiving a Cease and Desist Letter
December 14, 2021
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As a business owner or creator, the thought of receiving a cease and desist letter might sound earth-shattering. While the name and connotation of such
Should you patent your invention?
December 14, 2021
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Developing a new product or service is exciting and potentially quite lucrative. And while not every invention will be as notorious as the light bulb
Could Ferrari case help other luxury brands tackle knock-offs?
November 23, 2021
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Exclusivity can have a tremendous impact on the price and demand for a product or service. Often, people are willing to pay more for something
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