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Online sales represent a significant percentage of revenue for many companies. However, a seemingly endless number of cyber infringers have emerged to cash in on a seller’s success. There are a three common IP infringement scenarios that occur with online sellers on...
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...
We often discuss the challenges that come with protecting and enforcing your rights for an individual copyright, patent or trademark. However, most technology companies have multiple intellectual property assets to manage. Together, these multiple assets comprise a...
Patterson Thuente IP was recognized by IAM and listed among the publication’s 2021 IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. The firm was ranked as a recommended firm in the Litigation and Prosecution categories. Individual attorneys ranked are Jim...
It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of our friend and colleague, David Swenson. David joined Patterson Thuente IP as the Chair of our Litigation Practice just three months before learning of the health challenge...
Authors: Kyle Doerrler and Adam Szymanski What was Google v. Oracle about? Oracle America, Inc., owns a copyright in Java SE, a computer platform that uses the popular Java programming language for development and deployment of portable code. Back in 2005, Google...
Discovering another party is using your creative work without giving you credit and without your permission can be highly upsetting. And it could be taking money out of your pocket. Thus, if you are a creator or you own the rights to creative works, monitoring...
Companies used to keep sensitive information in locked filed cabinets or safes that physically stopped unauthorized parties from accessing it. Today, however, companies typically store trade secret files digitally. Protecting this information can require more...
Coca-Cola's formula is one of the most commonly cited examples of what a trade secret is. But the recipe for their soda is not the only intellectual property the company must protect. A recent case highlights this, as a former Coca-Cola employee has been convicted of...
The global population has been suffering the effects of COVID-19 for over a year. In many countries, vaccine availability has been a source of hope. However, not all countries have access to enough vaccines. This is due in part to intellectual property rules that...