Brief Notes
Here you will find brief notes on a variety of subjects and issues. They are NOT legal advice.
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Could Open Source Code in Your Product Trigger a Million-Dollar Lawsuit?
In some circumstances, yes. Open-source code can lead to serious liability when your product ships copyleft-licensed components and your team overlooks the attached license terms. …
Patent Attorney vs. Patent Agent: Which One Do You Need?
Both patent attorneys and patent agents can draft, file, and prosecute your patent application before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Patent prosecution, …
How Employment Agreements Protect (or Expose) Your Company’s Intellectual Property
Your engineers, designers, and developers create the code, the designs, and the processes that give your company its edge. The single document that decides who …
Fair Use in Copyright Law: How Courts Decide and What It Means for Your Business
You found a photo, a song, or a paragraph that fits your campaign perfectly, and now you’re wondering if you can use it without getting …
How Long Does Trademark Registration Take? USPTO Timeline Explained
Registering a federal trademark takes time. Most people expect weeks or a few months, then discover the process stretches into double digits. The reality is …
Attacking a Patent – Brief Note
Attacking a Patent – Brief Note Preface This brief note is not legal advice and is for educational purposes only. It pertains only to US …
Trade Secret Litigation in California: From Temporary Restraining Orders to Trial
Trade secret cases in California demand fast decisions and precise legal positioning. A departing employee with proprietary data, a former partner using your client list, …
Inter Partes Review (IPR): How to Challenge or Defend a Patent at the PTAB
If you have been served with an infringement complaint, hit with an IPR petition, or are weighing your options after a competitor’s product launch, time …
Trademark Opposition and Cancellation Proceedings at the TTAB: What Brand Owners Should Know
A competitor submits a trademark application that closely resembles your registered mark. Or, after months of preparation, you’re served with a Notice of Opposition challenging …