Intellectual Property
Meet the USPTO’s new “IP Identifier” tool
In January, at a women’s entrepreneurship event hosted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Naples, Florida, a new intellectual property (IP) resource
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In January, at a women’s entrepreneurship event hosted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in Naples, Florida, a new intellectual property (IP) resource
A patent can provide crucial protection. It gives you exclusive rights to a product or process that offers something new. Without the patent, others could
If you are an engineer or scientist, you are (hopefully) no stranger to filing patents. A patent is key to monetizing and protecting your company’s
The U.S. Supreme Court has weighed in on a new U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) practice when patent applicants appeal adverse decisions in district
Foreign publication leads to patent invalidation It’s not easy out there for a patent owner. Even after a patent is granted, an owner can find
By Jay Erstling The European Patent Office Board of Appeal recently handed down a decision on the requirements for validly claiming the right of priority
Patent holders have numerous rights, including the right to issue licenses for authorized use and the right to prohibit others from using material without permission.
Producing or selling a product that uses patented material without permission from the patent holder is infringement. It can happen intentionally or unintentionally, but in
Starting a new business is an incredible endeavor. Owners are typically juggling numerous responsibilities, from hiring staff and finding office space to developing marketing strategies
Enforcing intellectual property rights is a complicated, demanding task. Companies must create and review contracts with parties who have access to the material; they must
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