Brief Notes
Here you will find brief notes on a variety of subjects and issues. They are NOT legal advice.
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How Can a Business Prevent Intellectual Property Theft?
Intellectual property plays a major role in a company’s growth, market position, and long-term success. It covers the ideas and creations that set your business …
Copyright Ownership in Collaborations: Who Owns the Final Product?
Working together on a creative project can produce incredible results, but when several people contribute to the same work, a crucial question arises: who owns …
Do Small Business Websites Need a Copyright Notice?
Running a small business often means wearing many hats, managing customers, marketing, and keeping the books in order. But one area many owners overlook is …
Design Patent vs. Trademark: Which One Protects Product Appearance?
When bringing a product to market, appearance can be just as important as performance. The curve of a chair, the finish of a gadget, or …
US Patent Last Minute Filing
Preface This brief note is not legal advice and is for educational purposes only. Discussion So, you’ve filed a provisional application (which establishes the priority …
What Happens When a Patent Expires?
When you think about intellectual property, patents are often the first thing that comes to mind. They give inventors the legal right to protect their …
Licensing Your Copyright: Key Clauses Every Creator Should Negotiate
It’s frustrating to see your work shared or sold without your consent. As a creator, you deserve control over how your content is used and …
DIY vs. Professional Patent Search: Long-Term ROI Compared
For many inventors and creators, the excitement of developing something new can quickly give way to a frustrating challenge: figuring out whether their idea is …
Trademark – Publication of Trademark
Preface This brief note is not legal advice and is for educational purposes only. Publication So, you filed a trademark application and now you’ve received …