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 a letter might cause anxiety and confusion, these documents are actually remarkably common in the realm of...
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 they view as elite or unattainable by others. For instance, there can be an incredible demand for luxury handbags or limited...
Patents can be highly valuable for businesses. However, for some unscrupulous parties, patents are a weapon they use to get money from legitimate companies. These are patent trolls, and if one targets your business, you should know how to respond. What does a patent...
One of the most common mistakes businesses make when trying to protect their proprietary information is being too vague. Failing to be specific enough when it comes to employment agreements, confidentiality clauses or enforcement actions could render them ineffective....
Patterson Thuente IP is pleased to announce the additions of Ariel Howe and Nick Kuhlmann, two intellectual property litigators, to its full-service legal team. "Our clients see great value in our ability to help them gain IP protection and enforce or defend those...
Small companies and individuals do not always appreciate or understand just how much damage infringement can occur. Thus, an occasional violation here and there may not seem like cause for concern. However, any party who infringes on intellectual property rights can...
Copyright infringement can be a serious — and costly — violation. And often, infringers are people who intentionally misuse someone else's protected work without permission and without paying for the right to use, reproduce or distribute copyrighted materials....
Using patented materials without authorization is a serious offense that can cost infringing parties money, resources and time they would likely have preferred to put toward their business and operations. And in some cases, these costs are enormous. For instance, a...
Patterson Thuente IP is pleased to announce that our lawyers have been named to the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Congratulations to the following attorneys: James H. Patterson > Copyright Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Patent Law Brad D....
It can be crushing for brand owners to be told "no" when it comes to moving a great idea forward. A common obstacle is actually the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The USPTO can refuse an application for a number of reasons. Here are a few that may...