Brief Notes

Here you will find brief notes on a variety of subjects and issues. They are NOT legal advice.

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Trade Secrets vs. Patents: Which One Offers Better Protection for Your Business?

When you create something valuable, like a product, process, or formula, protecting it is more than just a smart move. It becomes a necessity. Many …

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Why Copyright Registration Is Critical for Protecting Your Original Works

Creating original works, such as art, music, literature, or software, involves immense effort, time, and creativity. As the original creator, you hold the rights to …

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Trademark – Post Registration – Section 15 Declaration

Preface This brief note is not legal advice and is for educational purposes only. Section 15 – of the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. § 1065) …

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Evidence – Brief Note

Preface This very brief note is not legal advice and is for educational purposes only.  Evidence has many exceptions and rules (like admissibility) – talk …

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Trademark ID Manual

Preface This brief note is not legal advice and is for educational purposes only. Discussion At the time that you file a trademark (mark) application …

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Who is the Inventor?

Preface This brief note is not legal advice and is for educational purposes only. Discussion So you want to file a patent application and one …

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Suing for Patent Infringement

Preface This brief note is not legal advice and is for educational purposes only. Discussion So you have a patent that you believe someone is …

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Getting Help for Patents

Preface This brief note is not legal advice and is for educational purposes only. Brief Discussion There may come a time when you wonder “What’s …

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What Can and Cannot Be Trademarked? A Comprehensive Guide

Businesses go to great lengths to protect their brand identity often by filing trademarks at the US Patent and Trademark Office, however not everything qualifies …

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