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Introduction to Patents

Introduction to Patents

Patents play a vital role in protecting and fostering innovation. In other words, patents protect ideas. Inventors who successfully navigate the comprehensive and structured procedure for securing a patent are rewarded with a tool that enables them to safeguard their intellectual property from unauthorized use or exploitation.   A PATENT IS A RIGHT TO STOP SOMEONE…

The IP Trinity: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

The IP Trinity: Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

Patents protect inventions, copyrights protect creative expression, and trademarks protect the creative symbols that tell consumers where a product comes from.  Once you’ve scratched that surface, protecting and exploiting intellectual property can be a tricky business.  Below are 11 top-level facts.   Patents Protect Inventions That Are New, Useful, And Non-Obvious Novelty, non-obviousness, and utility are…

IP for Startups: Protecting Your Intellectual Property Asset

IP for Startups: Protecting Your Intellectual Property Asset

For many startups, the process begins with a brilliant idea and passion for turning their dreams into reality. However, one aspect is often overlooked: intellectual property assets. With the competitiveness in today’s marketplace, patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets can help safeguard a startup’s assets. If you have a startup, here are a few steps…

What You Need to Know About Licensing Rights and Royalties 

What You Need to Know About Licensing Rights and Royalties 

As an innovator or proprietor of unique works, you need to understand the workings of licensing rights and royalties in intellectual property. With this knowledge, you can expand your market reach with your creations. Let’s explore how licensing rights and royalties affect intellectual property holders. What Are Licensing Rights? Licensing is the authorized use of…

Episode 55: Copyright, Trademark, and Legal Issues for Podcasters

Episode 55: Copyright, Trademark, and Legal Issues for Podcasters

Craig and Attorney David Boag discuss copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property things for content creators, such as podcasters and those with youtube channels, need to consider when choosing names, logos, protecting content, and not infringing on other people’s content. David’s firm is in New York, New York, but because intellectual property matters are generally…

Copyright Infringement: How to Protect Your Creative Works

Copyright Infringement: How to Protect Your Creative Works

After creating an original composition or artistic work, you must protect it from infringement. Copyright laws provide creators exclusive control and protection over their works’ distribution and use. Someone using your creation without your consent may have committed copyright infringement. Find out what steps you can take if someone has illegally used or distributed your…