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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...
Artificial intelligence - the rapidly expanding technology that relates to machines performing human-like functions such as interpreting data and making decisions - has already reached into most professional services industries. The scope for this technology to change...
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....
Patent marking refers to notifying the public that a product is patented, typically by including the patent number on the product. The importance of proper marking cannot be overstated for companies who intend to enforce their patent rights. The following are tips for...
Mergers and acquisitions can be enormously complex transactions. Parties are sharing, investigating and accessing an incredible amount of information, including trade secrets, which can be vulnerable to misuse if it falls into the wrong hands. Thus, having a...
We often discuss the numerous challenges that can arise when businesses want to protect their intellectual property. One common issue is mitigating the threat of infringement by securing trade secrets, patents and copyrights. But in some cases, the best way to resolve...
When you are embarking on a new business, are developing a new invention, or are building your brand as a writer, artist, or designer, your intellectual property is your most essential asset. It’s imperative to protect your IP early on. While navigating the world of...
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...
Federal Circuit Affirms §101 Ineligibility of Digital Camera The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a decision in Yu v. Apple Inc. on June 11, 2021, affirming the Northern District of California’s grant of a motion to dismiss for failure to state a...